European Commission launches initiative for subsea cable security

Written By John Manock

Data Center Dynamics | February 24, 2025

  • The European Commission is the European Union’s executive body, responsible for new laws, budget, and representation of the union.

  • Announced by the president of the European Commission on Baltic Energy Independence Day, the initiative introduces a range of measures to protect critical subsea infrastructure.

  • Split into four parts - prevention, detection, response & recovery, and deterrence - the Joint Communication will support all EU member states in a variety of ways.

  • “No realm of life is free from threats or hostile behavior today. Today we are taking steps to protect cables, detect and anticipate threats more quickly, and repair damage as fast as possible. Would-be perpetrators must also be deterred. This is what we propose today.” said Kaja Kallas, High Representative for foreign affairs and security policy/vice-president of the European Commission.

  • In light of recent suspected sabotage, Germany also partnered with Israeli defense firm Elta to deploy an underwater stealth drone - dubbed Blue Whale - to patrol the Baltic Sea in light of recent events.

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