Europe proposes backdoors in encrypted platforms under new security strategy

In a nutshell: The European Commission is developing a new strategy to enhance internal security across the entire European Union. The plan introduces a cultural shift in how internal security is perceived, but some aspects of the proposal could potentially weaken digital security instead. The recently announced ProtectEU plan aims to safeguard Europe from internal threats, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated, emphasizing that security is a fundamental pillar of open societies and thriving economies. Among the most pressing threats identified by the European Commission are terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime, and attacks on critical infrastructure. The EC is positioning ProtectEU as a broad initiative in response to an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. With hybrid threats and state-sponsored cyberattacks wreaking havoc online, Europe urgently needs a significant overhaul of its internal security strategy. While ProtectEU does not yet include a deta ... Read full article.