European security risks

Cybersecurity

And I would add urgent

As the world becomes

more and more unpredictable.

The EU is working to protect its citizens

and ensure their security.

The nature of threats

is constantly evolving,

and crises are becoming more

and more complex.

To address these challenges,

the European Commission

has adopted a 360°

approach to security.

What is the European Commission

security strategy?

The Security Union Strategy

is organised

around four pillars.

The first of these pillars,

covers the protection of

key infrastructure

and networks.

Think of it this way :

EU countries must identify

critical services

like power plants,

hospitals and communication networks.

They evaluate risks and implement

protective measures

to resist potential disruptions.

This could involve securing IT systems,

diversifying energy sources

and having back-up plans in place.

The second pillar focuses on new threats.

The European Commission

is acting to counter the rise

of disinformation and misinformation,

especially online.

Major technology companies and platforms

are now accountable for content

they host and have taken commitments

to take down illegal content,

in some cases within the record time

of one hour after posting.

The strategy's third pillar

is to fight against organised

crime and terrorism.

Drug trafficking,

human trafficking,

terrorism,

radicalisation

and cyber crime

are among

the main priorities

being addressed by the Commission.

The strategy establishes

specific approaches

to each type of threat,

using a combination

of legislative tools,

cutting-edge technology

and joint investigation teams.

This leads to the final pillar,

the cooperation among police

and law enforcement authorities.

They have two organisations

at the European level,

Europol and Eurojust,

and they are given

reinforced responsibilities.

Europol, to act as a hub

for different police agencies,

and Eurojust

to coordinate judicial cooperation

and prosecutions.

NATO is cooperating

with the European Union

on cyber terrorism,

and on security

implications of climate change.

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