He additionally stirred controversy final 12 months by making an attempt to journey throughout India and Japan with out paying, and as a substitute begging for money.
Sporting three ties, a go well with and shorts, Panayiotou introduced his candidacy in January, confessing he had no thought about politics or the European Union however claiming to be prepared to be taught.
“I’m 23 years outdated and I’ve by no means voted in my life, and I stated to myself one night time that if I by no means vote and I by no means take an curiosity, the identical nerds are at all times going to be in energy, and I stated ‘sufficient!,’” he introduced.
In April Fidias submitted his candidacy alongside his father, a priest, sporting a go well with and a bow tie.
“I heard someplace that if you’re not glad with issues round you and also you need them to alter, you need to be the change,” he stated on the event. “Why did I select to be impartial? As a result of I can’t match into molds. As a result of I need you to know that I’ve no occasion pursuits to serve.”
He added that his purpose was to not get elected, however to inspire younger folks to get entangled in politics.
