In the context of anticipating threats, securing access to strategic domains and protecting our citizens, the report addresses progresses being made, among others, in:

• Development of the EU Toolbox to address Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI);
• Implementing the EU Policy on Cyber Defence and revised Cyber Diplomacy Toolbox;
• Strengthening resilience of critical infrastructure in key sectors, including through the work of the NATO Taskforce;
• Updated EU Maritime Security Strategy. Increase of joint naval exercises, port calls and exchanges with partners;
• Adopted the first EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence;
• EEAS Crisis Response Centre fully operational since September 2023.