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A Window of Opportunity

Published January 26, 2026, 06:17
A Window of Opportunity

The Videogate scandal in Cyprus is presented as a rare opportunity for the political system to regain its credibility. The article argues that the government and parties should take advantage of this situation to promote transparency in public life by legislating in favor of transparency before the dissolution of Parliament for the elections. Specific regulations are proposed, such as the establishment of mandatory visitor logs, the rationalization of monitoring election expenses, and the expansion of public access to documents relating to the expenses and decisions of public bodies. The article emphasizes that transparency should not be selective or merely a public relations facade.