National and European skills competitions – the experience of Cyprus
National and European skills competitions – the experience of Cyprus

Summary/Abstract: Cyprus has restored its economy after the 2012–2013 financial crisis on many levelsand reached the EU average life satisfaction in 20171. It has implemented the first phase ofthe National Health System (GESY), introduced a statutory minimum wage for all employees inall economic activities, and begun to reform the educational system. Noteworthy, the renewalof the collective agreements in the construction industry brought an end to a long-runningdispute and strikes in the sector. The agreement restored working benefits and salary cutsimposed with the austerity measures in 2013. The industry needs skilled workers at the momentand the government of Cyprus recognizes the fact that skills are the passport to employment;the better skilled the individuals, the more employable they are. Good skills also tend to securebetter-quality jobs and better earnings.

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