Written by Martina Prpic.
On 1 April 2025, the Commission presented the new European internal security strategy, ProtectEU. The strategy is based on experience with previous internal security strategies, research conducted by EU institutions and agencies, including Europol’s SOCTA report, and consultation with all the major stakeholders, including the public. It is part of a wider framework for a safe, secure and resilient EU, and complements the Preparedness Union Strategy, the European Defence White Paper and the European Democracy Shield. Owing to the increasingly complex and constantly developing security threats facing the EU, the strategy develops a whole-of-society approach to security and aims to mainstream security in all new EU legislation, reflecting the awareness of the need for a new way to govern internal security in the EU. The emphasis is on the anticipation of security threats, through sharing intelligence and threat analysis. To support this approach, the strategy proposes to increase the effectiveness of various law enforcement tools, including strengthening Europol and Frontex. Combating online threats continues from the previous strategy, including through a new Cybersecurity Act. The fight against serious and organised crime also continues, coupled with the fight against terrorism. The new strategy also goes beyond the borders of the EU, by concluding partnerships on operational cooperation with key regions. The European Parliament has welcomed the new strategy, which includes several initiatives that the Parliament has been a part of. Notably, the Parliament’s emphasis on the protection of fundamental rights has been embedded in the new strategy.
Read the complete briefing on ‘The new European internal security strategy: ProtectEU‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.
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