Strengthening EU Cyber Defence Capabilities

by name voted on 06.10.2021

Summary

A call for a unified EU strategy to strengthen military and civilian cyber defence capabilities against increasing global threats.

9 06.10.2021

Other

defence

justice

government

human rights

public safety

social policy

european union

political party

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

The EU must develop a common cyber defence policy that combines military and civilian efforts to protect critical infrastructure.
There is an urgent need to increase the number of specialized personnel, such as cyber intelligence analysts and forensic experts.
The resolution recommends creating a Joint Cyber Unit to improve information sharing between EU institutions and agencies.
Strengthening cooperation with NATO is seen as vital for collective attribution of cyberattacks and implementing sanctions.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

The Left

NI

Total

Speeches

29 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Katarina BARLEY

Katarina BARLEY

S&D

0:24 min

5. First voting session

Heidi HAUTALA

Verts/ALE

0:42 min

14. Second voting session

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the state of EU cyber defence capabilities State of EU cyber defence capabilities

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