Labour ministry accused of ‘unfair’ exclusion from EU committee

The Cyprus consumers’ association has accused the ministry of labour of treating consumers unfairly by refusing to appoint a representative for them in a key European Union advisory body.

In a strongly worded statement, the association said the ministry, responsible for selecting Cyprus’ members in the European economic and social committee (EESC), has “no justification” for leaving consumers without a voice. The EESC, which advises EU lawmakers, includes representatives from