New Wave – The Other Cyprus

The movement's main stated goal was to mobilize society for reform and new prospects for Cyprus and the young people of the country.

To this end, a common European constitution should be adopted, with human rights, freedom, democracy and equality at its core.

[17] The movement calls for a reform of local government, aiming to reduce the number of municipalities in Cyprus to 6.

In this way, the recommendations of the EU are to be implemented and the costs of maintaining the large number of local authorities, each with its own personnel, equipment and buildings, are to be significantly reduced.

The movement therefore proposes staggered taxation to target poorer segments of the population and curb fossil fuels.

[20] The movement calls for the introduction of modern safety standards and thorough inspection and assessment of existing industrial plants in Cyprus to ensure the protection of the health of residents in the surrounding area and the environment.

To this end, it proposes the modernisation and expansion of pollution monitoring stations in their vicinity and calls for strict restrictions on plants and their owners who do not comply.