Stefanou on Raouna row: Opposition to govt is not necessarily anti-Europeanism

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou on Friday moved to defend his party’s decision to vote against a government bill which would have extended European Affairs Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna’s term in office by five months amid a heated debate between the government and Disy, which also voted against the bill on Thursday night.

“What is known is the president’s reaction when he receives criticism. He blames everything on the opposition or on perceived anti-Europeanism. Of course, we have a...