The geopolitical factor remains the main and most serious uncertainty for the implementation of the plan for the electrical interconnection of Crete and Cyprus. This s the main and most serious uncertainty for the implementation of the plan for the electrical interconnection of Crete and Cyprus. This is confirmed by the time-consuming procedures for conducting seabed surveys, as well as Turkey’s reaction every time a NAVTEX is issued, and research vessels head out to sea to conduct investigations for the laying of the cable for the electrical interconnection.