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Loss of Moral Advantage Requires Concrete Evidence

Published January 14, 2026, 13:27
Loss of Moral Advantage Requires Concrete Evidence

A recently released video on the X platform from an unknown account concerning the Christodoulides government has been presented by some as allegedly revealing. However, a careful and sober examination of the data leads to a clear conclusion: the material reveals nothing morally reprehensible, neither for the President himself nor for his government. Firstly, the issue of anonymity is not secondary. When a serious accusation or insinuation is circulated from an unidentified account, without a history of credibility and without taking responsibility, the burden of proof becomes even stricter. In this case, the video is not accompanied by documentation, documents, or evidence to substantiate unethical or illegal behavior, with anonymity serving more as a shield for the sender than as a guarantee of truth. Secondly, the content of the video – as has been publicized – does not demonstrate a violation of ethical or institutional rules. There is no conflict of interest, abuse of power, or action contrary to the principles of transparency and public responsibility. The interpretation of the material is based primarily on insinuations and assumptions, not on objective data. Moral blame, however, cannot be based on impressions. Thirdly, it is important to distinguish between political criticism and moral condemnation. Nikos Christodoulides, as the elected President, is obliged – and subject – to political scrutiny. However, this scrutiny, in order to be substantial and democratic, must be based on named arguments and evidence. When criticism turns into shadows without evidence, it does not serve democracy but undermines the public’s trust in the democratic system and, by extension, in the cells of democracy, namely the parties, which will be the first to pay for this anomaly. Finally, the broader political context cannot be ignored. The use of social networks to create moral impressions is a well-known international practice. This particular video is more in line with this logic than with a sincere effort to reveal the truth. In conclusion, the video does not prove anything morally reprehensible. On the contrary, it highlights the risks of anonymous political attacks and the need for citizens to critically evaluate what is circulating in the digital environment.