Europe has lost control of its digital backbone, according to Belgium’s cybersecurity chief, who says dependence on US tech giants and restrictive regulation is holding back innovation
Belgium is grappling with a growing series of mystery drone incidents targeting sensitive locations, triggering national security alerts, halting flights, and drawing NATO assistance as authorities investigate possible links to Russian hybrid interference amid EU debates over frozen Russian assets
A man in his 40s has been arrested in the UK over a cyberattack affecting Brussels and other European airports. Airlines are relying on manual workarounds as investigations continue
Belgium will invest €1 billion in secure military data centres, set for completion by 2029, to enhance defence operations, protect critical data, and reduce reliance on foreign technology providers
The funding, part of the broader Digital Europe initiative, aims to enhance Europe’s technological capabilities and strengthen its digital infrastructure. The announcement came on Friday following the Commission’s approval of the work programme for the Digital Europe initiative, which extends through 2029
