Challenges in Amending the Constitution for Phone Surveillance
March 13, 2026
The legal committee did not manage to gather the 38 votes needed to amend the Constitution regarding phone surveillance. MPs are discussing critical bills related to organized crime and national security but disagree on the powers of the Attorney General. The main opposition party, AKEL, refuses to agree to changes impacting the Attorney General's authority and suggests judicial or committee approval for surveillance. The Attorney General and the Minister of Justice are seeking a solution that satisfies all parties. Discussions continue in hopes of advancing the proposed bills.