Fidias Panayiotou calls for transparency in Cyprus problem negotiations

On Monday morning, August 3, 2026, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, convened the National Council to discuss the latest developments regarding the Cyprus issue. Following the meeting, the leader of the Direct Democracy party, Fidias Panayiotou, expressed his gratitude to the President for the update while emphasizing the urgent need for greater transparency regarding the ongoing negotiations.

Panayiotou highlighted that it is essential for the public to be fully informed about all ongoing discussions and established convergences. He argued that keeping the public in the dark could lead to unfavorable outcomes if the matter is ever subjected to a new referendum, potentially causing citizens to reject proposals due to a lack of understanding.

As part of his proposed strategy, Panayiotou announced that his party, Direct Democracy, is exploring the possibility of using its proprietary digital application to conduct public votes on specific issues arising from the National Council's briefings. The party intends to dedicate the coming period to educating the public on exactly what is being discussed in official talks, aiming to foster active citizen participation in the decision-making process.