EY survey: 83% of investors are bullish on Cyprus, with energy costs and bureaucratic procedures among the main pain points

The EY Attractiveness Survey found that 83% of investors consider Cyprus an ideal destination for foreign direct investment, and 62% plan to expand their local operations in the coming year. On the same day, the president announced that real foreign investment grew by about 10% in 2025. Energy costs ranked as the top weakness for the first time (50%), followed by access to financing and bureaucratic procedures. 74% of respondents identified geopolitical tensions as the greatest threat. 62% called for stronger technology and artificial intelligence infrastructure, while 68% said ESG still influences their strategies.