Government Champions Sustainable Growth In Cyprus’ Raw Materials Sector

Sustainable And Environmentally Responsible Development

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, has underscored the Government’s commitment to the responsible development of the raw materials sector. Speaking at the Aggregates Europe General Assembly in Larnaca, organized by the Pan-Cypriot Mining Association, he stressed that the focus lies on achieving sustainability, environmental stewardship, and economic solidarity.

Raw Materials: A Strategic Asset For Europe

Addressing the Entrepreneurs Forum titled “Why Do We Need Minerals?”, the President said raw materials have evolved from a traditional economic sector into a strategic priority for Europe. He argued that a coordinated approach to securing mineral resources can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, improve supply chain resilience and support the bloc’s strategic autonomy.

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Investing In Infrastructure And Circular Economy

Christodoulides noted that minerals and inert materials remain essential for infrastructure projects, housing developments, energy systems and digital networks. For Cyprus, he said, access to local resources is particularly important in supporting sustainable development and public investment. He also highlighted government efforts to modernise licensing procedures, revitalise mining areas and promote circular economy practices.

Innovation And Collaborative Policy Making

The President acknowledged the role of industry stakeholders in developing technologies and practices aimed at reducing environmental impacts and increasing recycling rates in construction and demolition activities. He stressed that cooperation between governments, industry representatives and European institutions is necessary to address licensing challenges and ensure a stable supply of raw materials for future development.

Securing A Resilient Future

Christodoulides said the strategic importance of raw materials is growing as Europe advances its green and digital transition. He added that secure, sustainable and diversified access to critical resources will remain a key element of European industrial policy and long-term economic resilience.

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Cyprus Remains Among EU’s Lowest Renewable Electricity Producers

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 27, 2026

Cyprus remained among the European Union’s weakest performers in renewable energy adoption in 2025, with renewables accounting for 27.5% of gross electricity consumption, according to new data published by Eurostat.

Across the EU, renewable sources supplied 49.9% of gross electricity consumption last year, bringing the bloc close to generating half of its electricity from renewable energy.

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Cyprus Remains Among The EU’s Lowest Performers

Cyprus ranked among the EU countries with the lowest share of renewable electricity, ahead of only Malta at 11.2%, the Czech Republic at 19.2%, Luxembourg at 23.3% and Slovakia at 24.1%.

Across the country’s broader energy system, renewables accounted for 21.5% of gross final energy consumption in 2025.

EU Renewable Electricity Continues To Grow

Renewables supplied 49.9% of gross electricity consumption across the EU in 2025, up from 47.5% a year earlier. Since Eurostat began collecting comparable data in 2004, the share has risen from 15.9%.

Austria recorded the highest share at 90.8%, followed by Sweden at 89.2%. Denmark generated 77.7% of its electricity from renewable sources, followed by Portugal at 65.6%, Greece at 60.9% and Spain at 60.7%.

Overall Energy Transition Still Has Work Ahead

Renewables accounted for 26.2% of the EU’s gross final energy consumption in 2025, up from 25.2% in 2024 and 9.6% in 2004.

Despite the increase, the bloc remains below its legally binding target of 42.5% by 2030. According to Eurostat, achieving that goal will require an average annual increase of 3.3 percentage points between 2026 and 2030.

Sweden recorded the highest overall renewable energy share at 65.4%, followed by Finland at 53% and Denmark at 48.2%. Belgium recorded the lowest share at 14.9%, followed by Slovakia at 16.3% and Ireland at 17.2%.

Heating And Cooling Also Show Steady Progress

Renewable energy accounted for 27.4% of heating and cooling across the EU in 2025, the highest level since comparable records began in 2004. The share increased by 0.7 percentage points from 2024, slightly below the long-term annual average increase of 0.75 percentage points.

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