Strong Kyriakides: Her performance was admirable

"Stella Kyriakides performed admirably during her hearing before the European Parliament this evening. She was thoroughly convincing and demonstrated her expertise, concern for patients and empathy," said Peter Liese MEP, EPP Group Spokesperson in the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee of the European Parliament after the hearing of the Cypriot Commissioner-designate, Stella Kyriakides.

The Commissioner-designate began the hearing by stressing her commitment to make a mark in patient care in Europe. She also stressed her dedication to contribute to the fight against cancer.

"Throughout the hearing, Kyriakides showed determination, integrity and leadership. We need to do everything we can to cure cancer. Naturally, Europe must also assume an active role in this," commented Liese.

"I have no doubt that Stella Kyriakides will be an excellent Health Commissioner. Aside from working in the domain of health, she also has practical experience as a clinical psychologist. Her professional aptitude is undisputed, as she impressively demonstrated today," concluded Peter Liese MEP, EPP Group Spokesperson in the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee of the European Parliament.