EU Scrutiny on Cyprus’ Auditor-General Dismissal
The European Union is investigating the dismissal of Cyprus’ former AuditorGeneral, Odysseas Michaelides, amid concerns that it reflects retaliation for his anticorruption efforts, potentially threatening the rule of law in the country. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou has raised alarms about this situation, which could lead to formal investigations and impact Cyprus’ standing within the EU.