# EU critical infrastructure cybersecurity initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-14T09:21:17.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2. The European Commission has proposed the EU Critical Communication System (EUCCS) to provide secure, resilient communication channels for first responders. This framework aims to connect national networks for police, medical services, and civil protection, facilitating a transition from narrowband radio to broadband technologies like 5G. To ensure reliability during disasters, the system will utilize EU satellite connectivity as a redundant backup. The initiative includes the establishment of an EU Network Monitoring Centre and an EU Security Monitoring Centre to manage connectivity and cybersecurity threats. In a related development, the European Cybersecurity Organisation (ECSO) has called for a dedicated European industrial policy for space cybersecurity. ECSO argues that regulatory measures must be supplemented by a long-term public-private partnership to protect critical space infrastructure used for navigation, finance, and communications. The organization recommends focusing on six priority areas: security-by-design, post-quantum cryptography, ground-segment defenses, continuous security testing, supply-chain assurance, and improved threat intelligence sharing. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: ECSO calls for EU industrial policy to bolster space cybersecurity The European Cybersecurity Organisation is calling for a dedicated EU industrial policy and public-private partnerships to secure critical space infrastructure and satellite systems. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecso-calls-for-eu-industrial-policy-to-bolster-space-cybersecurity ### 2026-09-30: European Commission proposes EUCCS for secure emergency communications The European Commission has proposed the EU Critical Communication System (EUCCS) to provide secure, broadband-based (5G) and satellite-backed communication for over five million first responders across Europe. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-union-proposes-new-cross-border-emergency-communication-system --- Cite as: EU critical infrastructure cybersecurity initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eu-critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-initiatives