Costas Fytiris is the Justice Minister. He made a big choice. He will not take a lifelong pension. This is a lot of money. He told the Finance Ministry and Parliament. This was after new pension laws.
Minister Fytiris said it is about being fair. He does not want questions about his salary. People in Cyprus talk about fair pensions. They look at people with many pensions.
Minister Fytiris worked 40 years in the army. He has pension rights from that. He will keep those rights. His choice is only for the minister pension. He separates his army job and minister job.
This choice is important. The money is much more than saving for two years. It shows he makes a big sacrifice. This is rare for a top official. He chooses fairness over money.
The Minister also left a good private job. He chose to work for the public. He wants to serve Cyprus. His choice follows the new laws. Other politicians may do this too.
Giving up his pension shows his good values. People watch political pensions closely. Minister Fytiris wants to focus on safety. His choice shows he is honest and responsible.