President Christodoulides highlights new initiatives to enhance participatory democracy in Cyprus
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the government's commitment to boosting participatory democracy in Cyprus during the Cyprus Forum on Tuesday. Key initiatives include a citizens legislative initiative enabling policy influence through 5,000 signatures and the automatic registration of 17-year-olds on the electoral roll to encourage voter participation.
The president also announced a unique event where young citizens will assume ministerial roles to present proposals, aiming to engage youth directly in government decisions. Several digital platforms such as e-consultation services and the EkfraCy platform have been introduced to facilitate ongoing citizen contributions and to increase transparency in government action.
Christodoulides acknowledged challenges facing democracy, particularly the complex relationship between citizens and political institutions and the impact of new technologies. He stated the government’s goal is to adapt and harness digital advancements to improve direct citizen participation, dialogue, and accountability to address the growing public perception that their voices are not heard in decision-making processes.
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