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AKEL Explains Termination of Cooperation with Irene Charalambidou

Published February 10, 2026, 14:21
AKEL Explains Termination of Cooperation with Irene Charalambidou

The General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, clarified the reasons for the termination of the party's cooperation with Irene Charalambidou, emphasizing that AKEL does not desire conflict. He explained that the party had implemented a term limit for its MPs and had proposed alternative ways of cooperation to Ms. Charalambidou, but her public statements and the possibility of running with another party led to the decision. Mr. Stefanou responded to Ms. Charalambidou's announcement, emphasizing that AKEL does not accept insults and that the presidency of the Human Rights Committee will be transferred to Giorgos Koukoumas.