Alma movement criticizes President Christodoulides over energy sector policies

On August 4, 2026, the 'Alma - Citizens for Cyprus' movement issued a statement criticizing President Nikos Christodoulides regarding his recent interview on ANT1. The criticism centers on his handling of the energy sector and the rising costs of electricity, which the movement claims the President unfairly attributed to previous administrations while ignoring the actions or omissions of his own government over the last three and a half years.

Specifically, the movement questioned why the government delayed the implementation of central energy storage, permitted commercial renewable energy projects without storage requirements, and adopted the 'Target Model' without addressing known market distortions. Furthermore, the group noted that in 2025, the government rejected a proposal to tax excess profits from renewable energy sources. They also cited the stagnant Vasiliko natural gas terminal project as a point where the current administration holds significant accountability.

By framing the issue as a failure of the current leadership to accept responsibility, the movement has highlighted deep-seated frustrations regarding the government's energy strategy. There is currently no mention of further government responses or upcoming official court actions following these accusations.