Cypriots Identify Key Challenges For the EU: Migration, Cost of Living, And Security

A recent Eurobarometer survey highlights that Cypriots perceive irregular migration, the cost of living, and security issues as the primary challenges facing the European Union.

Key Findings

Irregular Migration: 64% of Cypriots see this as the top challenge, significantly higher than the EU average of 41%.
Cost of Living: 48% of Cypriots are concerned about this issue, compared to 32% across the EU.
Security and Terrorism: 35% of Cypriots identify this as a major concern, slightly above the EU average of 29%.

Other Concerns

War in Ukraine: Viewed as a significant issue by 28% of Cypriots, lower than the 50% EU average.
Environmental Issues and Climate Change: Also cited by 28% of Cypriots, compared to 35% in the EU.

Priorities for the EU

Irregular Migration: 50% of Cypriots believe this should be the EU’s top priority.
Security and Defence: 32% see this as crucial.
Environment and Climate Change: 30% prioritise this area.
War in Ukraine: Only 12% of Cypriots view this as a top priority for the EU, reflecting a lower concern compared to other issues.

Optimism about the EU

Future of the EU: 59% of Cypriots are optimistic, aligning closely with the EU average of 58%.
Security Concerns: 73% of Cypriots worry about the EU’s security over the next five years.
Economic Outlook: Only 36% of Cypriots are confident in the EU’s economic future, compared to 50% across the EU.
Strength of Democracy: 53% of Cypriots are confident in the EU’s democratic strength, slightly below the EU average of 55%.

The survey reflects Cypriots’ heightened concerns about migration, economic stability, and security. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the EU to maintain the confidence and support of its member states’ citizens.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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