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Cyprus Achieves 23 Milestones To Unlock Next EU Funding Phase

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 30, 2025

Preliminary Assessment Validates Strategic Reforms

The European Commission has delivered a favorable preliminary assessment of Cyprus’ fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), a cornerstone of the EU’s NextGenerationEU recovery program. Valued at €75.9 million and submitted on December 18, 2024, the assessment confirms that Cyprus has successfully met all 23 milestones and targets delineated in the Council Implementing Decision.

Robust Reforms And Strategic Investments

At the heart of this funding tranche lie 11 critical reforms and 12 targeted investments designed to generate benefits for both citizens and businesses in Cyprus. Priority measures emphasize the expansion of online government services, the fortification of corporate trust through a transparent beneficial ownership registry, and the digitalization of health care services, particularly in cross-border contexts. Additional initiatives aim to streamline the issuance and transfer of title deeds, while also implementing digital trade solutions to ease commercial transactions.

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Enhancing Financial Oversight And Digital Supervision

Among the flagship initiatives is a comprehensive reform targeting the supervision of insurance companies and pension funds. The commission acknowledged that Cyprus has taken initial steps by developing and deploying tools to enhance regulatory oversight in this sector. In parallel, investments are being directed toward bolstering the supervisory capacity of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with the launch of a new digital system, which is rigorously connected to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) centralized platform.

Forward Trajectory And Next Steps

The preliminary assessment has now been forwarded to the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC), which has a four-week window to provide its opinion. Upon receiving the EFC’s endorsement and the formal adoption of a payment decision by the commission, the transfer of funds to Cyprus will be authorized. This injection of capital is part of a broader recovery and resilience strategy, which is supported by €1.02 billion in grants and an additional €200 million in loans, underscoring Cyprus’ commitment to sustainable modernization in alignment with EU priorities.

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Foreign Firms Contribute €3.5 Billion To Cyprus Economy In 2023

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 12, 2025

Recent Eurostat data reveals that Cyprus remains an outlier within the European Union, where foreign-controlled companies contribute minimally to the nation’s employment figures and economic output. While these enterprises have a substantial impact in other member states, in Cyprus they account for only 10 percent of all jobs, a figure comparable only to Italy and marginally higher than Greece’s 8 percent.

Employment Impact

The report highlights that foreign-controlled companies in Cyprus employ 32,119 individuals out of a total workforce that, across the EU, reaches 24,145,727. In contrast, countries such as Luxembourg boast a 45 percent job share in foreign-controlled firms, with Slovakia and the Czech Republic following closely at 28 percent.

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Economic Output Analysis

In terms of economic contribution, these enterprises generated a total value added of €3.5 billion in Cyprus, a small fraction compared to the overall EU total of €2.39 trillion. Notably, Ireland leads with 71 percent of its value added stemming from foreign-controlled firms, followed by Luxembourg at 61 percent and Slovakia at 50 percent. On the lower end, France, Italy, Greece, and Germany exhibit values below 20 percent.

Domestic Versus Foreign Ownership

The data underscores Cyprus’s heavy reliance on domestically controlled enterprises for both employment and economic output. However, it is important to note that certain businesses might be owned by foreign nationals who have established companies under Cypriot jurisdiction. As a result, these firms are classified as domestically controlled despite having foreign ownership or management components.

Conclusion

This analysis emphasizes the unique role that foreign-controlled enterprises play within the Cypriot economy. While their overall impact is limited compared to some EU counterparts, the presence of these companies continues to contribute significantly to the island’s economic landscape.