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Cyprus Lags Behind EU in Implementing Minimum Wage Directive

Published January 19, 2026, 11:04
Cyprus Lags Behind EU in Implementing Minimum Wage Directive

Cyprus continues to lag behind in the implementation of the European Directive on adequate minimum wages, as its incorporation is delayed. The Ministry of Labour is promoting the bill to social partners, but coverage of employees by collective agreements remains low, below the 80% stipulated by the Directive. The draft bill focuses on establishing frameworks for collective bargaining and action plans, but does not guarantee effective implementation. The wage adjustment mechanism is based on existing legislation, without significant innovations, indicating a lack of real commitment to implementing the Directive.