New parliamentary term priorities in Cyprus

The newly elected Cypriot parliament is preparing to begin its legislative duties, with political parties outlining their agendas through mid-July. Key priorities include pension reform, the housing crisis, rising costs of living, and pending reforms in local government and the judiciary. Issues regarding migration and energy security also feature prominently on the parliamentary agenda. Dimitris Dimitriou, the parliamentary representative of the Democratic Rally (DISY), confirmed that pension reform will be a top priority following the Ministry of Labor's pledge to submit a relevant bill. Despite ideological differences, political forces show convergence on addressing housing for the youth and general cost-of-living concerns. A meeting of party leaders is scheduled for Monday to formalize these legislative goals. This initial period is expected to serve as a significant test for the body's new composition.