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Welcoming to Cyprus the distinguished speakers Mr. Vassilis Gemos, Dimitris Stranis, Dimitris Pyrgakis and Dionysis Filippou, let me begin by saying that it is a great pleasure to have you with us today, at one of the most important events and training workshops of the newly established Academy of the Legal Service. An Academy which, although it started its operation in 2023, has so far demonstrated remarkable work. The lifelong learning of our Service's officials has been at the heart of the reform actions we have implemented over the last three years, as it is our firm belief that knowledge is an investment. And it is an investment that we want to offer our colleagues. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Attorney General Dr. Despina Kyprianou, Head of the Academy and the other members of the Executive Secretariat of the Academy.
Today's conference is being held under the coordination of the Prosecutor of the Republic, Head of the Subdivision for Administrative Court Appeals, Ms Elena Papageorgiou, whom I would like to thank publicly, both for the selection of the topics and for the selection of the speakers.
For the Legal Service of the Republic, the Administrative Law Section is one of the most nerve-wracking Sectors, as it defines, through its activities, the most basic relationship between the almighty State and the citizen who claims his rights, which is essential for the legitimacy of a society.
The principle of legality, which is the foundation of administrative law and of which the institution of the Attorney General of the Republic is the guardian, guides the action of every officer of this Service. It implies that the executive is governed by law and that the State is also subject to the laws it produces. And I hope that, through the further necessary training, this important principle will become even more firmly established in the minds of every member of the Public Service.
At the same time, the Principle of Good Administration and the Principle of Proportionality, as will be analysed by the highly qualified President of the Union of Greek Public Accountants, Professor Tzemos, are, in turn, factors that operate in a relationship of dependence with the Principle of Legitimacy, which is the cornerstone of the Rule of Law. They act as a counterbalance to the Principle of Legitimacy, giving flexibility to the Administration, in order to avoid unconventional and dogmatic approaches and to choose the most appropriate and least burdensome solutions for the citizens.
These three concepts therefore constitute the stake in the formation of Good Administration and, consequently, of the Rule of Law. They are further, the basic pillars of building the desired relationship of trust between the citizen and the State and constituent elements of the peaceful social coexistence desired by all.
The specific issues of Administrative Law, as will be analyzed by the distinguished speakers of today's Workshop, can only contribute to the discussion of the evolving Cyprus Administrative Law. The example of Greek administrative law has always been the model of Cypriot Administrative Law, disconnecting Cypriot law from its exclusive, until the establishment of the Republic, Anglo-Saxon colour. At the same time, the Greek writings and the case law of the Council of the Territory are deeply rooted in Cypriot administrative law and more generally in Cypriot administrative law to this day.
I hope that the substantial interconnection of Cypriot administrative law with Greek law will lead to its further development through close cooperation and exchange of ideas and views at all levels.
I hope that the substantial interconnection of Cypriot administrative law with Greek law will lead to its further development through close cooperation and exchange of ideas and views at all levels. In particular, with the recent establishment of special administrative courts, the reform of the Judiciary and the establishment of the Court of Appeal, further upgrading of Administrative Justice in our country is expected to ensure faster, uniform and more effective protection of citizens' rights.
As in the creation of the Cyprus Administrative Law and at this important turning point in its development, the creative guidance of the Greek example is sought.
With these few introductory words, I hand over the baton to Professor Vassilis G. Thank you.
Thank you.
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