Democratic Rally appoints Constantinos Mountoukkos to lead digital policy portfolio

The President of the Democratic Rally party (DISY), Annita Demetriou, has announced the appointment of Constantinos Mountoukkos as the head of the Digital Policy, Research, and Innovation portfolio. This position is part of the Council for Monitoring Government Work. Mountoukkos, a former candidate in recent parliamentary elections, was selected based on his professional experience and background in the sector. During the announcement, Demetriou emphasized the importance of digital policy, research, and innovation as central pillars for Cyprus's future development and economic competitiveness. She stated that utilizing technology is essential for creating an effective state and improving the quality of life for citizens. In response to his appointment, Mountoukkos expressed gratitude to Demetriou for her trust. He committed to working with consistency and responsibility to produce evidence-based proposals and oversee government operations within his assigned domains. The appointment aligns with the party's strategy of utilizing its human resources from recent elections to strengthen its internal council.