Diko Leader Asks President to Clarify Position on Ministers' Statements

The President of Diko, Nikolaos Papadopoulos, has requested the President of the Republic to clarify whether he agrees with the statements made by the Minister of Labour, Marinos Mousiouttas, regarding pre-election calculations in Diko's criticism of the government. Mr. Papadopoulos expressed concern about a possible organized attack by the government against his party and sought assurances that the statements of the Ministers of Finance and Labour represent personal views and not the official position of the government. Papadopoulos reiterated his criticism of the government's double-speak regarding the issue of the electricity interconnection, calling for an end to the statements of the Minister of Finance. He also stated that there is a problem with consultation with the Presidential Palace, while assuring that there has been no communication with the President of the Republic on the specific issue recently. This move by Diko comes at a time of intense debate about Cyprus's energy policy and its impact on the economy. The electricity interconnection is a critical issue, as it is believed to contribute to Cyprus's independence from fossil fuels and strengthen its energy security. Diko's demand for transparency and a clear position from the government underscores the need for national consensus on important issues such as energy, in order to ensure sustainable development and the prosperity of Cyprus.