Cyprus targets fairer boardroom representation

The Cabinet has approved a bill requiring more balanced representation of women and men in the senior decision-making bodies of listed companies, marking another step in Cyprus’ efforts to align corporate governance with EU equality rules.

Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou said the bill, entitled “The Gender Balance in Managerial Positions of Listed Companies and Related Measures Law of 2026”, provides that members of the underrepresented sex must hold at least 33 per cent of...