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Union Equality's Complaint on Government Rights Violations

May 21, 2026

Relations between the government and the union Equality have escalated, leading to the announcement of a 24-hour strike. The union has reported the Cyprus Republic to the European Commission for violating EU laws. Based on documents, they claim that the government is trying to silence the union in favor of the PASYDY. Elected representative George Maltezos has faced targeted persecution for his public disclosures. These allegations may indicate retaliatory actions by the government.