# Schleswig-Holstein critical infrastructure security

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/schleswig-holstein-critical-infrastructure-security
> Updated: 2026-09-08T04:52:03.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

The state government of Schleswig-Holstein is implementing new security measures to protect critical infrastructure, with a specific focus on energy supplies and ports. This initiative follows concerns regarding sabotage at German substations.

Interior Minister Magdalena Finke announced the development of a comprehensive situational report to monitor infrastructure status, including data below the police threshold. This initiative aims to create a unique cooperative monitoring system. Proposed technical responses include testing underwater drones for police use to defend against aerial and aquatic threats, and creating a confidential communication platform.

Additionally, the state is considering legislation to grant infrastructure operators more authority to independently detect and verify potential threats. Minister President Daniel Günther emphasized that the region’s position between the North and Baltic Seas makes it a particular focus for security efforts. A legislative proposal is expected in the coming weeks to clarify the specific authorities granted to infrastructure operators regarding threat detection and verification.

## Claims

- Schleswig-Holstein is a particular focus for infrastructure security due to its location between the North and Baltic Seas. (single source)
- The state plans to create a comprehensive situational report on critical infrastructure in cooperation with operators, a first for Germany. (single source)
- The state government plans to purchase underwater drones for police to test for harbor protection. (single source)
- A new confidential communication platform is being planned to enhance infrastructure security. (single source)
- The Interior Ministry will introduce a legislative proposal in the coming weeks regarding the powers of infrastructure operators. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Schleswig-Holstein to boost critical infrastructure security

Schleswig-Holstein is strengthening critical infrastructure security through new situational reporting, a confidential communication platform, and the use of underwater drones to protect ports and energy sites.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schleswig-holstein-to-boost-critical-infrastructure-security

### 2026-08-25: Schleswig-Holstein continues swimming learning offensive

Schleswig-Holstein is continuing its swimming initiative to improve water safety, reporting increased proficiency rates among students and committing millions of euros to facility upgrades.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schleswig-holstein-continues-swimming-learning-offensive

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