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Maria Diplarou: Youth at a Critical Juncture

Published January 18, 2026, 07:03
Maria Diplarou: Youth at a Critical Juncture

Maria Diplarou, the new president of the Cyprus Youth Council, analyzes the critical issues facing young people, such as unemployment, precarious work, and lack of housing. She emphasizes the importance of housing as an essential social good and the need for a comprehensive housing policy. The Cyprus Youth Council, as an umbrella organization, has the ability to formulate common positions and exert coordinated pressure on the executive branch through substantiated proposals, institutional dialogue, and collaborations. Ensuring the independent voice of young people in a complex political environment is a challenge, but also a key priority for the Council.