EU Environmental Economy Employment Growth Surges To 5.8 Million FTEs In 2023

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 10, 2026

Eurostat data show employment in the European Union’s environmental economy reached 5.8 million full-time equivalents in 2023, up from 3.6 million in 2014. The increase reflects continued growth in sectors linked to environmental protection, resource management, and renewable energy.

Steady Expansion In Green Employment

Employment increased by 2.2 million between 2014 and 2023, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. In 2023, employment rose by 4.2% from 5.6 million recorded in 2022, indicating continued expansion across the sector.

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Rising Output And Economic Impact

Output in the EU environmental economy reached €1.33 billion in 2023, up 4.3% from 2022 and nearly double the €0.68 billion recorded in 2014. The sector recorded an average annual growth rate of 7.9%, supported by investment in areas such as waste management, renewable energy, and energy efficiency in construction.

Driving Sustainable Solutions

Growth in the environmental economy is driven by activities focused on environmental protection and resource management. These include waste and wastewater management, forest management, and renewable energy production. The sector continues to expand across both environmental and economic dimensions, supporting job creation while contributing to EU sustainability targets.

Investment in these areas is increasing as governments and businesses focus on long-term environmental objectives. The data indicate that environmental services and green technologies are becoming a larger component of economic activity. For policymakers and investors, the expansion of the sector highlights the role of sustainability-related investment in supporting employment and economic growth.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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