Prepare for ‘Energy Lockdowns’… Just in Case

The EU is preparing for potential 'energy lockdowns' driven by cyber-physical vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, where systemic disruptions could arise from cyberattacks targeting energy grids or supply chains. This strategic contingency planning affects EU member states' energy security and operational resilience, requiring proactive measures to mitigate cascading failures.

Brussels avoids speaking about it openly but the ghost of the 2020 COVID-19 crisis is beginning to reappear in the corridors of the EU. What if the next major restriction does not come from a virus but from a lack of energy? In Brussels, nobody wants to utter…