Erhürman was a guest on Gündem Kıbrıs Web TV with Bahar Sancar who asked him what his party’s priorities would be if voted into office.
Erhürman noted that despite the Euro being at 36, the economy is still shifting southward. He criticised the current administration for placing Turkish Cypriots in a passive role and said, “The government has no respect“. Discussing parliamentary activities, he pointed out that laws from the government are neither accurate nor honest, requiring significant committee efforts for revisions. He also highlighted the ineffectiveness of laws on property sales to foreigners due to insufficient information.
The CTP leader also expressed his concerns over the lack of trust in all institutions, stating, “The Turkish Cypriot community is regressing from being a society to a community”. He pointed to the diminishing respect for justice and warned that if the current governance continues, the Turkish Cypriots will face disintegration.
Despite the Euro being over 36, the economy is still shifting southward. “In the South, the main issue for Greeks is the high cost of living. The Euro is 36, their income is higher, but it’s cheaper there. How can this be?” Erhürman asked.
Criticising the government’s focus on internal politics rather than public issues, Erhürman mentioned the problems in the construction sector, which has halted for over a month, affecting 60-70 other sectors. He condemned the administration for being spectators to critical issues and stressed that effective politics requires knowledge and vision, not just social events.
Erhürman also stressed the importance of controlling the number of foreigners, stating, “This region cannot support this many people“. He warned that the country is becoming unrecognisable and called for an early election, reflecting the public’s demand. He highlighted the challenges of managing a multicultural structure and stressed the need to limit the number of newcomers to ensure adequate educational and health services.
In conclusion, Erhürman reiterated that the first action his party would take upon taking office would be to conduct a population census, followed by establishing a population policy.
