That is the Message for the New Yr from 2023 Presidential Elections runner Achilleas Demetriades:
“On the finish of yearly every certainly one of us displays on the 12 months forward and units out his or her targets concerning every part they wish to obtain within the new 12 months. There’s uncertainty, each in Cyprus and on this planet at massive. There are quite a lot of challenges which might be even past our borders. We take into consideration our divided homeland, the monetary issues that have an effect on us, the surroundings which is below menace, and we marvel what we may do for a greater future for our youngsters.
One is of course dissatisfied. Individuals acknowledge that there are lots of issues that bother us and forestall us from making progress. We will not sweep them below the carpet. Our nation can’t be a champion of corruption and lack of transparency. The Republic of Cyprus (which wants worldwide solidarity) can’t be introduced earlier than the European Courtroom twice due to the ‘golden passports’ subject. Now we have hit all-time low on the corruption entrance, primarily based on numerous worldwide indicators. Is that this the Cyprus we wish to have for us and our youngsters?
The query that we have to reply is straightforward: can we alter issues or are we condemned to reside on this downward spiral?
My response to that is that we are able to change issues for the higher as a result of it’s as much as us to result in change. That is how I see this taking place.
To begin with, we’ve got misplaced our belief in our establishments. Residents query and discredit selections which ought to be for the advantage of the frequent good. It wants quite a lot of effort to persuade residents to have interaction in selections which concern us all.
The Sincere State is my response to the impasse we’re confronted with at the moment. An Sincere State means we put an finish to the shortage of transparency and the absence of accountability. At this time’s picture of corruption and ineffective administration should give option to optimistic prospect and concern for everybody. Now we have to strengthen public life with guidelines which might be noticed. The leaders have to steer by instance and should be open to the general public on what their actions are. There’s an pressing must improve e-government and speed up the administration of justice.
Secondly, we’re two steps earlier than the partition of our nation. We will stop this. We want first to regain our credibility in Europe after which align ourselves with Europe’s pursuits which can shield us. These two notions go hand in hand, and that’s the reason we must always stress the necessity to regain our credibility and our reliability so far as our claims are involved.
Thirdly, we must always refocus and rebalance our economic system, by way of elevated alternatives for funding, lowering inequalities, sustaining firmly a accountable fiscal coverage whereas on the identical time exploiting the probabilities afforded to us by the brand new European financial coverage underway. The state has a duty to strengthen the social welfare system with focused security nets for these of our compatriots who will not be as financially sturdy as we’re.
In an effort to obtain this, we’ve got to struggle corruption, improve the picture of Cyprus as a severe funding vacation spot and make the very best use of our human assets. On the identical time, we should not overlook the surroundings and our responsibility to the generations to come back. The way in which to safeguard the standard of life is thru inexperienced growth and a round economic system.
Fourth, it’s essential to introduce reforms within the instructional system. Youngsters and younger individuals should purchase these expertise to have the ability to compete in at the moment’s surroundings which our EU membership warrants – freedom of motion for working individuals, distant alternatives for work and training, lifelong studying and new sorts of employment.
We all know the difficulties that lie forward in 2022: the pandemic, rising costs, lack of employment, low salaries for younger individuals, closure of companies.
Nonetheless, the brand new 12 months is usually a 12 months of hope as effectively. The preconditions for a change in fact will be created. The individuals of Cyprus are working arduous, they attempt tougher and don’t bow right down to adversity. Now we have the fitting to aspire for a brighter future, that’s my conviction.
With this perception, I want you all a great and artistic 2022”
Achilleas Demetriades
30 December 2021