European Affairs

Opinion: Let’s follow the Irish on productivity

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Opinion: Let’s follow the Irish on productivity

The fact described in the text is that low corporate taxes and friendly regulation fueled the rapid growth that made Ireland a productivity leader.

Legality of deputy ministries may be taken to court

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Legality of deputy ministries may be taken to court

– Lawyer Christos Clerides intends to bring the legality of deputy ministries in Cyprus to court.
– The President does not have the power to appoint deputy ministers according to the constitution.
– There are currently six deputy ministries in Cyprus, with plans for a seventh focusing on migration.
– Non-governmental organization Kisa’s executive director Doros Polykarpou questions the constitutionality of creating a new deputy ministry.
– Polykarpou argues that deputy ministries do not have voting power at cabinet meetings and may not improve government productivity.

Cyprus , ‘at its limit’ with migrant flows, discontent with Lebanon

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Cyprus , ‘at its limit’ with migrant flows, discontent with Lebanon

Cyprus is deeply concerned about the increasing arrival of Syrian migrants, with five boats carrying 400 individuals arriving in the last 24 hours. President Nikos Christodoulides expressed discontent with Lebanese authorities for exporting migrants to Cyprus. The EU is urged to support Cyprus in addressing the migration issue. The government is implementing measures to tackle the influx, but the strain on resources is unsustainable. The majority of migrants arriving are from Syria, with a record number of arrivals in the first three months of 2024.