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Could a Giorgos Vasiliou emerge and survive politically today?

Published January 17, 2026, 09:13
Could a Giorgos Vasiliou emerge and survive politically today?

Following the death of Giorgos Vasiliou, we look back at his political legacy and explore whether a leader with his vision could survive politically in modern Cyprus. Vasiliou is considered a visionary leader and staunch supporter of Cyprus's European perspective, who dared to promote radical changes in an era of introversion and fear. Despite the reactions he provoked, his policy is considered a historical turning point. Today, in an era of deep political disillusionment and anger towards institutions, it is questioned whether such a vision could find resonance in society and lead to political success. The author wonders whether Cyprus would have evolved differently without Vasiliou's pioneering policies.