Eirini Charalambidou criticizes political handling of OSCE PA delegation

Cypriot Member of Parliament Eirini Charalambidou has publicly criticized local political processes, alleging that petty partisan interests prevented her from assuming the presidency of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA). In a statement released on October 28, 2026, Charalambidou noted that she was removed from the assembly delegation at the start of the new parliamentary term.

According to Charalambidou, the former president of the OSCE PA stepped down following an appointment to the Spanish government. Under the assembly's regulations, the position should have been filled by the most senior vice-president. Charalambidou argues that had she remained in her position, she would have been that candidate, representing a significant loss for Cyprus on the international stage. She emphasized her nearly ten-year history with the organization, during which she was repeatedly elected as a vice-president.

The lawmaker attributed her removal to internal political maneuvering, suggesting that domestic party interests were prioritized over the potential benefits of having a Cypriot in such a high-ranking international role. No further updates on the matter or responses from the affected political parties were provided in the initial reports.