EU Unveils Plan to Bolster Security of Submarine Cables

The initiative follows recent incidents in the Baltic Sea and concerns over potential hybrid threats from Russia.

The European Commission announced measures to protect submarine cables, which handle 99% of global transcontinental internet traffic.
The plan includes stricter security requirements, risk assessments, and funding for more resilient 'smart cables.'
Recent damage to cables in the Baltic Sea, including a new case near Gotland, has prompted investigations in Sweden and raised suspicions of sabotage.
NATO has launched increased patrols in the Baltic to safeguard undersea infrastructure as part of its 'Baltic Sentinel' mission.
While some incidents may result from fishing or anchoring accidents, experts and officials have accused Russia of engaging in hybrid warfare, a claim Moscow denies.