Tensions arise in parliamentary committee over Anti-Corruption Authority reforms

The Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs experienced significant tension during a session focused on reforming the powers of the Anti-Corruption Authority. The conflict centered on the participation of Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides. Member of Parliament Michalis Paraskeva from the Alma movement objected to Angelides' presence, arguing that he should not be involved in the reform process due to his recusal from investigations related to the book 'Kratos Mafia' and other pending cases. DISY MP Fotini Tsiridou intervened to refocus the discussion on institutional legislative changes, stating that the committee is not a courtroom. Savvas Angelides responded to the criticism by rejecting the suggestion that laws should be amended to target specific individuals or ongoing cases. He utilized the phrase 'woe and alas' to express his strong disapproval of such a legislative approach. The session aimed to deliberate on legislative proposals regarding the regulatory framework of the Anti-Corruption Authority.