Explainers

The EU can impose sanctions to deter and respond to cyber-attacks which constitute an external threat to the EU or its member states.

The EU and its member states work together to prevent, counter and respond to hybrid threats and campaigns affecting Europe and its citizens. 

Cyber threats are increasing in volume and complexity. Besides digital privacy they also impact critical infrastructure and economic stability, and cost trillions of euros globally every year.

The EU is working on various fronts to improve its ability to respond to crises and to enhance its resilience to future challenges.

The EU cyber defence policy aims to enhance cooperation and investments to better detect, deter, and protect and defend against  a growing number of cyberattacks.

Social engineering is just one of the threats that the EU is working on to promote cyber resilience and fight cybercrime. 

Digitalisation brings opportunities, but also cyberthreats. To counter these, the EU has developed a cybersecurity strategy and has launched initiatives to strengthen security and resilience.

Cybercrime incurs great costs to society, companies and individuals. The EU is therefore working to combat criminal activity and support victims.

The EU is working on new rules to speed up access to digital data used to investigate and prosecute criminal offences, regardless of the location of the data.