For the government, there seems to be only one way for formulating policy – inviting stakeholders to the presidential palace for discussions. This is the way President Nikos Christodoulides likes to operate as it is in line with his ideas about listening to people and engaging with stakeholders before a decision is taken. The method may work well for him, although experience suggests that decision-making by committee is cumbersome and ineffective as it often looks for a consensual rather than best solution.