Improved resilience for EU critical infrastructure

The European Commission has proposed on 18 October to strengthen the resilience of EU critical infrastructure. The proposal for a Council Recommendation builds on the five-point plan for resilient critical infrastructure presented by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament on 5 October.

The draft Recommendation aims at maximising and accelerating the work to protect critical infrastructure in three priority areas:

- preparedness

- response

- international cooperation

For that purpose, it foresees a stronger support and coordination role by the Commission to enhance preparedness and response against the current threats as well as a strengthened cooperation among Member States, and with neighbouring third countries. Priority should be given to the key sectors of energy, digital infrastructure, transport and space.

Read the full press release here.