The European Commission has introduced a new legislative package aimed at harmonizing cybersecurity standards across the EU digital single market. The 2026 Proposal focuses on securing ICT supply chains and mandating “Cyber-Secure by Design” certifications for products entering the public sector.

• Strategic Goal: Preventing market fragmentation and reinforcing the role of ENISA in cross-border threat management.

• Impact: Stricter compliance requirements for vendors providing services to government entities.