Rejection of AKEL Resolution on Transparency for Social Support Fund
March 19, 2026
In the Parliament, a resolution proposed by AKEL, calling for the disclosure of donors to the Independent Social Support Fund, was rejected. This decision caused a heated debate among lawmakers, with some supporting the need for transparency and others arguing that the resolution undermines the functioning of Parliament. Some representatives suggested that political motives influenced the rejection. The left-wing party expressed concerns over the monitoring process and financial transparency. The resolution was voted down with 19 votes against and 15 in favor.