This Week in ICT & Cybersecurity — Brussels (#25, 2026)
Commission sets up CSC-EDIC for cybersecurity skills; Council extends Secure Connectivity to EEA EFTA; personal data rules clarified under DMA; AGILE defence innovation proposal advances.
June 28, 2026 to July 04, 2026
Commission sets up CSC-EDIC for cybersecurity skills; Council extends Secure Connectivity to EEA EFTA; personal data rules clarified under DMA; AGILE defence innovation proposal advances.
📋 In This Week's Newsletter
• 🇪🇺 European Commission
• ⚖️ EU Legislation
• 🤝 EU Council
• ✒️ EP Committee Work
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week
European Commission
Commission establishes European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for Cybersecurity Skills Coalition (CSC-EDIC)
On 1 July 2026, the Commission adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1416 setting up the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for Cybersecurity Skills Coalition (CSC-EDIC). The consortium comprises Greece, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, and Slovenia and will coordinate multi-country projects on cybersecurity skills, education, and upskilling as outlined in the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 (Decision (EU) 2022/2481). The CSC-EDIC will implement workforce and capability-building initiatives aligned with the Cybersecurity Skills Academy and coordinate closely with ENISA and the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC). The initiative follows a multi-stage application and assessment process, with legal personality conferred on the new consortium, advancing the Digital Decade’s targets for digital infrastructure and cybersecurity skills across the Union.
EU Legislation (Official Journal)
Internal rules on data subject information and rights restrictions in DMA enforcement
Commission Decision (EU) 2026/1446 of 30 June 2026 (OJ L 2026/1446) lays down rules for informing data subjects and restricting certain rights regarding personal data processed during investigation, enforcement, and monitoring activities under Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 (Digital Markets Act). Restrictions may apply to transparency, access, rectification, or erasure where enforcement would be jeopardised. The decision sets out consultation requirements with Data Protection Coordinators and officers.
Council extends Secure Connectivity programme participation to EEA EFTA States
Council Decision (EU) 2026/1460 of 25 June 2026 amends Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, extending participation rights of EEA EFTA States in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme (Regulation (EU) 2023/588). This enables cooperation on the GOVSATCOM component and cross-border secure connectivity by the EEA EFTA States.
EU Council
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council tackles cyber violence
At the 29 June 2026 meeting, employment and social affairs ministers approved conclusions on cyber violence against girls. Discussions also covered housing security, labour mobility, and aspects of the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy.
EP Committee Work
ITRE report on amendments to Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 tabled by Mohammed Chahim
On 2 July 2026, the ITRE Committee presented Mohammed Chahim's report proposing amendments to Regulation (EU) 2024/1252. The document addresses provisions impacting the ICT, innovation, and cybersecurity industries.
ITRE report on AGILE defence innovation programme (rapporteur: Tonino Picula)
Tonino Picula submitted his report for the ITRE Committee on 29 June 2026 regarding the new regulation on the AGILE Programme. AGILE seeks to foster agile and rapid innovation in defence technologies, including cybersecurity and advanced digital infrastructure.
What We're Reading This Week
- At Ankara, Nato has to admit a hard truth: its most vital AI infrastructure is built for business, not war: NATO faces strategic risks as its critical AI systems remain commercially focused and lack robust adaptation for military needs.
- Opinie | The AI backlash is only getting started: Public skepticism toward artificial intelligence is intensifying, signaling growing challenges for widespread adoption and regulation efforts.
