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President Christodoulides Says Privatization Decisions Not Tied To Elections

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

National Interests At The Forefront

Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, said decisions on privatization legislation will be based on long-term national considerations rather than electoral timelines. Speaking at the 16th Nicosia Economic Congress, he said the approach will be guided by constitutional obligations and respect for state institutions.

Adherence To Constitutional Principles

Christodoulides said he is reviewing the issue and will assess decisions based on the Constitution. “I study matters from the standpoint of the Constitution, and I will defer to our institutions because they are the backbone of our state,” he said. He added that decisions will be aligned with institutional processes and legal requirements.

Context And Anticipated Developments

Privatization remains a central issue in public and political debate in Cyprus. The government’s position on related legislation is expected to influence economic policy and investor sentiment.

EU Fertiliser Costs Return To Growth In Late 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Rising Costs In Agricultural Inputs

Recent Eurostat figures reveal that the European Union experienced an 8% year-on-year increase in the average price of fertilisers and soil improvers during the fourth quarter of 2025. This marks a definitive return to an upward cost trajectory following a temporary period of relief for continental farmers.

Market Dynamics In Chemical Nutrition

Prices for fertilisers and related agricultural inputs have remained volatile in recent years, driven largely by supply chain disruptions and higher natural gas prices. The sector experienced sharp price increases in 2021 and 2022 before recording a gradual decline throughout 2023 and 2024. During 2025, however, prices increased steadily across all four quarters, signaling renewed cost pressure for farmers across the EU.

Geographic Disparities In Price Fluctuations

Price increases were recorded in 24 of the EU’s 27 member states during the fourth quarter of 2025. Romania reported the sharpest increase, with fertiliser and soil improver prices rising 16.8% year-on-year. Ireland and the Netherlands also recorded significant increases of 15.3% and 12.1% respectively. By contrast, Bulgaria recorded the largest decline, with prices falling 6.1%. Smaller decreases were reported in Croatia and Lithuania, where prices declined 0.2% in both countries


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