AKEL and POED discuss urgent challenges in public education

The General Secretary of the AKEL party, Stefanos Stefanou, held a meeting on July 28, 2026, with a delegation from the Pan-Cyprian Organization of Greek Teachers (POED) to address ongoing crises within the public education system. The primary focus of the discussion was the failure of the Ministry of Education to reform the current teacher appointment system. Both parties expressed significant concern regarding bureaucratic delays, stating that the Ministry has failed to present a concrete proposal to rectify existing distortions.

According to the joint assessment, the current system risks disrupting the effective staffing of schools post-2027 and threatens to jeopardize the professional status of thousands of educators. The discussion also addressed the status of indefinite-term teachers, with both sides emphasizing the need to safeguard their labor rights in line with broader public service standards. Stefanou highlighted past legislative initiatives proposed by AKEL to resolve these discrepancies, noting that the issues remain unresolved despite previous efforts. The stakeholders continue to demand immediate, systemic changes to prevent future staffing shortages and ensure job security for educational personnel across the country.