European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology

02/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/05/2026 04:05

Commission increases submarine cable security with €347 million investment and new toolbox

Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy.

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As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. Today, it introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list of Cable Projects of European Interest (CPEIs). It also amended the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) - Digital Work Programme to allocate €347 million to strategic submarine cable projects, including a €20 million call to enhance Europe's repair capacities, which opens today.

Today's announcements are part of the EU Action Plan on Cable Security, aimed at increasing the security and resilience of Europe's submarine cables, including countering the rise of intentional damage and sabotage.

Opening today is a €20 million call under CEF Digital to finance adaptable modules for submarine cable repairs. These modules will be stationed at ports or shipyards to swiftly restore submarine cable services.

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