On 10 December 2018, the European Parliament, the Council of the
European Union, and the European Commission reached agreement on the cybersecurity proposal put
forward by the Commission.
The aim of the Commission's proposal is to build strong
cybersecurity standards in the EU, allowing the EU to become a
global leader in cybersecurity. The proposal will benefit member
states, businesses, and consumers by expanding the mandate of the
European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA)
to deal with cyberattacks across the EU and establishing an EU-wide
certification process for businesses.
Commissioner Mariya Gabriel, who is in charge of Digital Economy
and Society, has explained the motivation behind the proposal by
stating: “Enhancing Europe's cybersecurity, and
increasing the trust of citizens and businesses in the digital
society is a top priority for the European Union.”
