In hybrid warfare, Russia is seen as the primary adversary of the European Union. This was emphasised by the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski, during the EU Council for Telecommunications, Transport, and Energy (TTE) opening in Warsaw. He stressed the importance of a strong response from EU countries to uphold cybersecurity as a vital responsibility to citizens.
Gawkowski pointed out that Russia, along with Belarus and various hacker groups, seeks to destabilise the political landscape in Europe. He highlighted three key areas for EU cooperation: enhancing cyber resilience, improving civil and military collaboration, and streamlining regulations that impede effective development.
Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, reiterated the need for member states to work together on cyberattack preparedness and response. She noted that discussions would include a joint action plan for addressing cyber incidents and increasing investment in cybersecurity to build a competitive sector. The meeting also addressed cybersecurity in healthcare, given its critical role in infrastructure.
The TTE Council meeting was held in Warsaw as part of Poland’s EU presidency, involving ministers for cybersecurity from all member states and representatives from relevant EU agencies.
