Parliamentary concerns over staff reassignments in district administrations

On November 12, 2026, the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs expressed serious concern regarding the ongoing transfer of experienced personnel from district administrations. Lawmakers warned that these reassignments risk undermining the operational capacity and effectiveness of local government bodies, potentially hindering their ability to provide essential services to the public.

Valentinos Fakontis, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee and an AKEL MP, highlighted that the movement of administrative staff—including those from the Ministry of Interior's European funds department—results in a critical loss of long-standing expertise and know-how. He emphasized that such decisions should not be made lightly and must prioritize the public interest, the smooth functioning of the state apparatus, and the protection of employees' rights. The committee also raised questions regarding reported new recruitments at the A13 and A15 salary scales.

The legislative body is currently reviewing the situation to ensure that regional services remain functional despite these staffing shortages. No further immediate actions were announced, but the committee continues to monitor the impact of these changes on the civil service.