Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Cyprus

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Our mission in Cyprus

The FES is a German non-profit-making, private, independent and cultural organisation. It has been active in Cyprus since 1986. The Nicosia office is part of a global network comprising 107 local branches. Between 1986 and 2011, the Cyprus branch was administered by the Athens office, however, since 2011 the FES Cyprus has had its own small office in Nicosia.

FES in Cyprus

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Friday, 29.05.2026

FEPS Call to Europe Cyprus

Get ready to join FEPS in Nicosia, for #CallToEurope to discuss progressive strategies for peace and cooperation in the Mediterranean on 30 May 2026!

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Friday, 22.05.2026

Corruption Perception in north Cyprus, Fact Sheet in English

Following the publication of our corruption perceptions report 2025 in Turkish, a fact sheet in English is now available.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, 21.05.2026

Call for Papers for the 6th International Annual Conference co-organized by BSEMR, ILABSEM-Auth, School of Law -University of Nicosia and FES

Extended Deadline for Abstract Submission: 2 June 2026!

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Monday, 13.04.2026

Corruption Perceptions in north Cyprus: 2025 Factsheet in English

Following the publication of our corruption perceptions report 2025 in Turkish, a fact sheet in English is now available.

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Foreign and Security Policy

Cyprus is located in a geopolitically dynamic region of longstanding conflict where it seeks to position itself as a mediator and stabilizing force to safeguard its interests.

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Democracy

Modern democracy is under pressure. As in other European countries, important elements of a democratically organised state have been weakened in Cyprus.

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Climate and Social Justice

Cyprus struggles in areas such as sustainable agriculture, clean water and sanitation, waste management and renewable energy.

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The Future of Work

The future of work in Cyprus faces major challenges driven by two global trends: climate change and increasing digitalization.

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Gender Equality

Significant challenges remain in Cyprus regarding gender equality. Although the country has made progress, it still ranks below the EU average in the Gender Equality Index.

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Trade Unions

Trade unions in Cyprus face challenges such as rising inflation, precarious employment conditions, and regulation of the platform economy.

The Cypriot parliamentary elections of 2026 and their aftermath

Triga, Vasiliki | Nicosia : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, July 2026

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The Middle East paradoxon

Wieland, Carsten | Nicosia : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, November 2025

can a new regional order emerge after disruption?

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Trade Union Monitor / Cyprus (2025). October 2025

Berlin : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 2020, August-

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Gewerkschaftsmonitor / Zypern (2025)

Berlin : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 2019-

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Prof. Dr. Hubert Faustmann

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+357 99 722 543

hubert.faustmann(at)fes.de

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20, Stasandrou, Apt. 401
CY 1060 Nicosia
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+357 22 377 336

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