Cyberattack and sabotage alarm in Europe: Security of critical infrastructure is being debated

Europe is facing a widening wave of cyberattacks and suspected sabotage targeting critical infrastructure, including cyber incidents that disrupted refrigeration systems at supermarkets across the region and bomb threats that forced flight cancellations and delays. Experts warn that attacks on everyday services can inflict economic losses while also threatening public confidence and financial stability. The incidents have pushed the security of critical infrastructure to the top of the policy agenda. What to watch next: whether governments and regulators tighten cybersecurity and resilience requirements for essential operators, and whether the pace of disruptions escalates.