THE BILL FOR THE RECREATION CENTRES WAS WITHDRAWN SUDDENLY - PASIKA REACTS TALKING ABOUT INSTITUTIONAL REGRESSION - Filenews 19/3
The Pancyprian Association of Recreation Center Owners (PASIKA) expresses its strong disappointment and indignation at the sudden withdrawal of the bill concerning the establishment and operation of Recreation Centers, just shortly before it is taken to the Plenary Session of the Parliament for voting.
In a statement, the Association speaks of a serious institutional regression and the overthrow of a collective and democratic process, arguing that this text had emerged after long consultation and had secured the support of the vast majority of parliamentary forces. At the same time, he calls on the State to immediately return to the text that was formed through the dialogue, stressing that the hospitality sector cannot be the object of serving individual interests.
The announcement follows in full
P.A.S.I.K.A. expresses its strong disappointment and indignation for the sudden withdrawal of the bill concerning the establishment and operation of the Recreation Centers, just a short time before it is taken to the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives for a vote and without there being any amendment submitted until the last minute!
A bill that was the product of extensive dialogue, consultations and convergences in the competent parliamentary committee and which, in its form, had secured the support of the vast majority of parliamentary forces, as it was a balanced, fair and constitutionally correct text
Unfortunately, during the last week, after the postponement requested without sufficient justification, concerted efforts were recorded by specific circles to overturn the balance that had been achieved, through the dissemination of misleading and inaccurate information.
As these efforts were not successful within the framework of the Parliament, the withdrawal of the bill was finally chosen, depriving the hospitality sector of a modern and balanced institutional framework, which had emerged through a long and substantial and exhausting process.
This development raises serious questions as to the motives that led to this decision and whether the public interest was the determining factor.
The withdrawal of a bill that had already been formed through a broad parliamentary consensus, at the last moment before its adoption, constitutes a serious institutional setback and a blow to the process of parliamentary dialogue.
P.A.S.I.K.A. clearly states that this is the overthrow of a collective and democratic process, which resulted in a balanced result that served the entire sector and insults, insults and contempts the Parliamentary Body and tarnishes Democracy.
We call on the State to immediately return to the text that was formed through the dialogue and to respect the process and the institutions.
The hospitality sector cannot be served by individual interests. Responsibility towards the economy, society and the image of the country requires seriousness, consistency and respect for collective processes.
Fanos Leventis, General Secretary of PASIKA.
