Parliament passes disability reform legislation

On April 6, 2026, the Parliament passed a government-sponsored bill regarding the social participation and independent living of individuals with disabilities. President Nikos Christodoulides issued a written statement welcoming the legislative approval. He described the bill as one of the most significant social reforms in recent decades. The legislation establishes a unified framework, consolidating all services provided to people with disabilities for the first time. The central objective of the reform is to strengthen the autonomy and independence of individuals with severe disabilities. The government and the presidency have presented this as a major advancement in national social policy.