European elections: Not the Cyprus problem again!

The English-language daily Cyprus Mail complains that the European election campaign in Cyprus focuses entirely on the solution of the Cyprus problem: "They have no interest in what is discussed at the European Parliament or in the decisions taken by the Commission, unless they are related in some way to the Cyprus problem. This indifference is understandable, to an extent, as Cyprus is too small to have much of a say in what goes on and has accepted the role of passive member-state. ... The truth is that none of the six candidates who win seats at the European Parliament will make the slightest bit of difference to the Cyprus problem. ... We know it is difficult for any candidate to deviate from his party's line, but it would be good to hear the odd candidate talk about mundane EU issues and make a commitment to keep Cyprus' citizens informed about these issues if elected. After all the Cyprus problem will not be solved in Strasbourg."

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