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Cyprus To Invest Over €3 billion On Climate Change By 2030, FinMin Says

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 17, 2024

Cyprus’ total investment on climate change in both EU and public funds as well as private investments are estimated to amount to €3.1 billion by 2030, the Finance Ministry has said.

The European Union has set ambitious goals about the green transition, adopting the Green Deal and aspiring to render the Union as climate-neutral by 2040. In this context, the EU has also adopted the “Fit for 55” package which ups the EU interim target of reducing emissions from 40% to 55% by 2030 compared with 1990.

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Moreover, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis prompted the EU countries to reconsider their strategy on energy security through alternative credible options, which culminated in the programme RepowerEU, which became an integral part of the Recovery and Resilience Fund.

“The Republic of Cyprus has programmed and utilises EU Funds to promote many projects that contribute to the green transition”, the Finance Ministry said in the Strategic Framework on Fiscal Policy, an annual document that precedes the annual state budget.

EU funds earmarked for green transition projects in Cyprus amount to €1.1 billion coming from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the Thalia programme on structural funds.

The Finance Ministry estimated that along with the necessary national contribution and the contribution from the private sector as part of the various subsidy schemes, such as the renovation of buildings and electronic vehicle purchases, total investments will amount to €3.1 billion.

The promotion of a large number of investment projects and reforms with a direct contribution in achieving the green transition, remains a key parameter in the utilisation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan and the Social Cohesion Funds, the Ministry added.

The report also noted that apart from the direct contribution to tackling the impact of climate change and achieving the climate neutrality targets based on the EU Green Deal directives, promoting climate growth is estimated to create new jobs and business opportunities.

Moreover, the Finance Ministry pointed out that Cyprus’ Long-Term Strategy for the economy, also called “Vision 2035” sets a green economy as a basic element for the growth of the Cypriot economy.

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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.

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.