Brussels has called on stakeholders to accelerate implementation of the Cyprus-Greece Great Sea Interconnector following recent statements from Nicosia and Athens, warning that continued postponements damage all involved parties.
A European Commission spokesperson told the Cyprus News Agency that all parties must commit to implementing the project as quickly as possible, noting that continued delays prove detrimental to everyone concerned.
The Commission maintains that the interconnector holds top strategic priority status for the EU, affirming that Brussels continues deploying all available resources to ensure the project advances.
The infrastructure represents a critical solution for ending Cyprus’s energy isolation, the spokesperson said, explaining that enhanced electricity interconnections reduce energy costs by enabling greater renewable energy integration into power systems.
Brussels confirmed it maintains regular communication with the project promoter, regulators and national authorities whilst offering assistance but emphasised that all actors bear responsibility for honouring their commitments.
The spokesperson referenced Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s recent State of the Union address to the European Parliament, where she announced the Energy Highways initiative.
The electrical link between Cyprus and continental Europe forms a central component of the EU’s strategy to strengthen interconnectivity and eliminate the island’s electricity isolation, the Commission said.
The spokesperson concluded that these developments underscore the importance of enhanced interconnectivity across the EU.
(information from CNA)
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