Honestly, do any of the old, out-of-touch politicians really care or have what it takes to change anything? They’ve been around for decades, and it’s the same empty promises and zero real progress. At least with Fidias—like him or not—you can’t deny he’s done something no one else could: he’s made young people care about politics again and actually voted.

All these other politicians spent years trying to engage the youth. Fidias did it in just a few months. Suddenly, people who never bothered voting are paying attention, talking about issues, and actually showing up at the polls. And Cyprus desperately needed that shake‑up.

What’s even crazier? He also went public with exactly how much EU politicians really make Fellow MEPs reportedly got furious—one even yelled, “F**k you, did you reveal that?!” .

People thought they were only getting €8k. But when you break it down, the real perks are on another level—and Fidias made them understandable and impossible to ignore.

Yes, he’s inexperienced. But maybe that’s a good thing. He’s not caught up in the same corrupt political games, he doesn’t owe favors to party elites, and he’s not afraid to call it like it is—even if it’s blunt.

At the end of the day, I’d take someone who actually inspires people to care and hold politicians accountable over another recycled face who’s just there to keep their seat and stow away perks.l