Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis on Monday said it would be ineffective to adopt a nationwide anti-racism strategy, despite being urged to do so by the EU Commission, ombudswoman’s office, MPs and NGOs.
The discussion unfolded at the House human rights committee where MPs eyed the EU anti-racism action plan for 2020-2025. Committee chair and Akel MP Irene Charalambides said it was discussed in light of the racism and xenophobia issues