Parliamentary inquiry regarding the presidential video case

On Friday, August 1, 2026, the House Committee on Institutions held a session to examine issues surrounding the investigation into the controversial video linked to the Presidential Palace. The Deputy Attorney General, Savvas Angelides, and the independent criminal investigator, Andreas Paschalides, were summoned to provide explanations regarding the inquiry and a public statement issued by Mr. Paschalides on July 20.

The proceedings were marked by political friction, with some lawmakers attempting to utilize the session for partisan interests, which ultimately allowed the legal officials to control the narrative. Mr. Angelides and Mr. Paschalides successfully navigated the questioning, with the Deputy Attorney General effectively pointing out procedural errors during the discussion. Observers noted that the session struggled to remain focused on substantive issues due to the prevalence of political rhetoric over professional inquiry.

The investigation was prompted by the need for clarification regarding the findings of the report submitted by Mr. Paschalides. The session highlighted ongoing tensions between parliamentary oversight and legal proceedings, with the involved officials emerging largely unscathed from the political scrutiny.