Fidias Panayiotou

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot faced backlash over election campaign billboards in Cyprus targeting Israeli tourists and residents. A Cypriot MEP criticized the billboards, stating they undermined Cyprus's sovereignty, as the island is a major destination for Israeli visitors.

Israeli election campaign billboards in Cyprus have sparked debate over foreign political influence. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou criticized the billboards, calling for legislation to ban non-EU election campaigns in Cyprus. Concerns were raised about increasing Israeli presence, including real estate purchases and Hebrew-language ads.

The EU Council plans to invite social media influencers to cover summits and ministerial meetings, but only if they align with EU values and avoid commercial brand partnerships. Member states will select influencers based on audience size and political content history, while a journalists' association criticizes the move for potentially undermining media ethics.