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EU cybersecurity funding flagged as lacking safeguards, Commission proposes ENISA boost

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC · How we work

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European Court of Auditors warned that EU cybersecurity funding lacks recipient checks, risking hostile influence.
The EU allocated €1.4 billion for cyber defence while its early-warning network remains non-operational.
ATHENA and ENSOC hubs lack detection tools, limiting threat sharing.
No member state has classified a cyber incident as large-scale since 2016, leaving escalation procedure unused.
The Commission proposes raising ENISA’s budget and fines up to €15 million or 2.5% turnover for breaches.

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European Court of Auditors warned that EU cybersecurity funding lacks recipient checks, risking hostile influence.
The EU allocated €1.4 billion for cyber defence while its early-warning network remains non-operational.
ATHENA and ENSOC hubs lack detection tools, limiting threat sharing.
No member state has classified a cyber incident as large-scale since 2016, leaving escalation procedure unused.
The Commission proposes raising ENISA’s budget and fines up to €15 million or 2.5% turnover for breaches.