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23 May 2023, Tassos Papadopoulos Hall, RIK
At a time when information and information of citizens are a public good, the implementation of the principles of the rule of law and good administration is constantly on the priorities of both the European Union and the governments of the Member States, in terms of strengthening media pluralism, safeguarding justice and fighting corruption.
In this effort, the public media have a primary role to play in defending the values defined by the rule of law, in encouraging the promotion of the necessary reforms, in adopting best practices in the field of good governance in the public sector, and in establishing that, in a state governed by the rule of law, public authority cannot act as it sees fit. There are legal and ethical barriers, which all of us, from whatever position we hold, must apply.
It is with great satisfaction that I am here today and that these important issues are being discussed at the initiative of RIK. I also express the certainty that a channel of communication is being opened between the State, media representatives and citizens, which is absolutely necessary for an open and honest dialogue, so that steps forward can be taken.
In this sense, the Government is determined to make every effort to make the Republic of Cyprus a model of respect for the rights and freedoms of the citizen, free from the burdens of the past.
The rule of law, as the basis of state power, is based on four dominant building blocks: The separation of powers, the principle of legality as the mode of action of state power, the safeguarding of individual rights and, finally, a secure and fair system of judicial protection. The rule of law must respect these principles and, at the same time, its decisions must be subject to the judgment of citizens and the competent state institutions.
Strengthening the principles of meritocracy, equality and rational management of public money, as well as respect for diversity, both within public institutions and towards citizens, must be embedded in our daily lives, starting with our conscience.
Many positive steps have been taken but much more can be done. For us, the rule of law is not something static but something that evolves and improves, always in conditions of transparency, pluralism and respect for different views.
I consider it very important to have a commonly accepted basis for dialogue, which opens today with the RIK Workshop to develop our debate and practices. Together, let us make every effort to seize this opportunity, not only today but with a lasting effect for the future.
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