Need for a Meeting Regarding Foot-and-Mouth Disease
March 13, 2026
The General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, highlights the difficult situation arising from foot-and-mouth disease. He calls for an immediate meeting with the President of the Republic, including participation from political forces and livestock farmers. The European Commissioner rejected Cyprus's request for an exemption from the EU protocol, leading to mass animal killings. These killings will have severe consequences for the economy and livestock farming. Stefanou urges collective and effective action.