EU Council recommends extending deadline for implementing new cybersecurity law

Ministers from EU member countries agree to give nations and companies, including life science firms, an additional sixth months for the implementation of the extensive cybersecurity directive, NIS2. "The stakes are high," says Slovenian Minister.
Photo: Yves Herman/REUTERS / X00380
Photo: Yves Herman/REUTERS / X00380
BY PETER THOMSEN EU CORRESPONDENT FOR WATCH MEDIER, TRANSLATED BY DANIEL PEDERSEN

BRUSSELS – When the EU's 27 member countries begin implementing the new, potentially extensive cybersecurity directive, NIS2, they will have a two-year period to do so, as agreed to by European Council on Friday.

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