Nearly a year after the EU deadline to implement new cybersecurity rules for critical sectors, eight member states have still not complied. The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) promised stronger protections for vital services, yet progress lags, raising serious security concerns. With threats growing and legal action looming, the gap between political promises and practical safeguards is widening across Europe. The risks are not just technical, they’re economic, strategic, and societal.
Click on for a closer look at the urgency, obstacles, and implications behind the delays.