The rising cost of living, immigration and the prevailing economic situation are the three most important issues facing Cyprus according to the EU’s latest barometer, released on Wednesday.
A total of 503 people in Cyprus responded to the survey which was carried out between June 17 and July 8.
Survey participants were asked to rate the financial state of play in their own households.
Specifically, 67% considered it good and 33% bad while – judging their work situation – 53% said it is in a good situation, 20% in a bad situation and 27% answered they don’t know.
Moreover, 22% answered that it is in a better situation, 45% said it is the same situation and 20% that it is in a worse situation and 13% said “I don’t know”.
Regarding the economic situation in the EU, 20% believe that it will be better, 34% that it will be the same, 41% that it will be worse, while 5% did not know.
When asked what their expectations are for the economic situation in Cyprus in the next twelve months, 20% of participants said it will improve, 28% that it will stay the same, by 51% that it will get worse, and 1% said they did not know.
