Amesi Dimokratia responds to Commissioner regarding video involving children

On October 6, 2026, the political party Amesi Dimokratia issued an official response to the Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights regarding concerns raised over a video featuring Fidias Panayiotou and various minors. The party categorically rejected accusations of manipulating, influencing, or instrumentalizing children during the event.

According to party spokesperson Foivos Doukanaris, the footage in question depicts a spontaneous and informal conversation that took place during a social and athletic event. The party asserts that the children involved expressed their opinions freely, with humor and enthusiasm, and maintained that their actions align with the rights of children to participate in free expression, as referenced by the Commissioner herself. The party emphasized that it respects the institution of the Commissioner and agrees that children must be protected from exploitation.

To address the Commissioner’s inquiry formally, Amesi Dimokratia has tasked its legal advisor with preparing a comprehensive response. This upcoming document is expected to detail the factual circumstances surrounding the event and address the relevant legal framework to clarify the party's position.