Cyprus launches public consultation on national AI strategy

The Federation of Employers and Industrialists (OEB) of Cyprus announced the launch of a public consultation on the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The strategy was prepared by the National AI Taskforce, established by a decision of the Council of Ministers (No. decision 97.538, date 22/1/2025). The taskforce is chaired by the Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology and includes eleven members from the public and private sectors, academia, and research.

The strategy serves as the national policy framework for exploiting AI potential, with a vision for Cyprus to be recognized as a trusted AI hub in the Eastern Mediterranean by 2032. It aims for Cyprus to be a reliable European jurisdiction for AI services and a bridge between the EU and neighboring regions.

The public consultation was launched on 21 July 2026 through the government’s ‘e-Consultation’ platform. The draft strategy is available at the following link:

National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Cyprus