European Union: Adopted Conclusions to EU Cyber Defence Policy by Council including cybersecurity standards

On 22 May 2023, the Council of the EU adopted Conclusions to the EU Policy on Cyber Defence. The Policy intends to address the worsening security environment after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and boost the EU's capacity to protect its citizens and infrastructure. The Council emphasised the need for collaborative efforts across the EU to further strengthen cyber security and focus on full-spectrum defensive cyber defence capabilities, including resilient critical infrastructure. The Council highlighted investing in cyber defence and engaging in dialogue to collaboratively address common vulnerabilities. The Council calls on the High Representative and the Commission to schedule an implementation plan of the Policy for the second quarter of 2023. The High Representative, the Commission and the Member States are requested to provide yearly progress reports by the second quarter of 2024.