68% of Cypriots Don’t Trust Their Government, Eurobarometer Shows

The 2025 Spring Eurobarometer survey, published by the European Parliament, highlights growing concerns among Cypriots about the rising cost of living and immigration. The data also reveals that a significant majority of Cypriots do not trust their government.

According to the findings, 38% of Cypriots believe the country’s economic situation will worsen over the next 12 months. That’s a 9% drop from the previous survey conducted in autumn 2024.

When asked about the most pressing issues facing the country, 36% of respondents pointed to rising prices and inflation, while 32% cited immigration. Trust in government remains low: 68% of Cypriots said they tend not to trust it—although this is a slight improvement from October 2024, when the figure was 74%. Meanwhile, 54% expressed distrust in the European Union.

The survey also shows a lack of emotional connection to the EU. About 57% of Cypriots said they don’t feel attached to Europe, and 59% said they feel no connection to the EU at all. These figures stand in contrast to the EU average, where the majority of citizens report feeling closely tied to the Union.

On a more local level, however, feelings of identity remain strong. More than 90% of Cypriots said they feel a strong sense of belonging to both their country and their local communities—figures that are in line with the EU average.

The Eurobarometer is conducted twice a year and tracks public opinion trends across EU member states. Results from the 2024 Autumn survey are also available online.