27 Amendments of Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS related to 2020/2256(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regards the Declaration of the European Council of 25 March 2021,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 b (new)
Citation 18 b (new)
— having regards the Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) report of 10 March 2021,
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas in cyber space there is no clear division between civil and military realms, it is being militarized and weaponized, conflicts can take place in all physical (land, air, sea and space) and virtual (cyber) domains, and may be amplified through elements of hybrid warfare, proxy wars, offensive and defensive use of cyber capabilities and strategic attacks to disrupt critical infrastructure and cause considerable financial losses;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas cyber-attackers are using state-of-the-art technology to investigate vulnerabilities in systems and devices and to engage in large- and mega-scale cyber- attacks;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the EU is a net importer of cyber security products and services, which increases the risk of technological dependence and vulnerability to non-EU operators;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas cyber espionage and cyber sabotage in cyber space are growing significantly and pose a serious threat;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the EU aims to create the most secure digital environment;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that a common approach on cyber defence policy and a substantial cyber defence capability are core elements for the development of the European Defence Union; stresses the urgent need to strengthen EU and the Member State cyber defence capabilities;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the 2018 CDPF’s objective to setup an EU Military CERT-Network; calls on Member States to significantly increase classified information sharing, capacities in order to facilitate information sharing, when needed and useful, and to develop a European rapid and secure network to counter cyber-attacks;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the 2018 CDPF’s objective to setup an EU Military CERT-Network; calls on Member States to significantly increase classified information sharing, to develop a European rapid and secure network to detect, asses and counter cyber-attacks;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. NotesWelcomes the progress already made under the EDIDP with several relevant projects, and the fact that the European Defence Fund (EDF), will also support strengthening resilience, and improve preparedness, responsiveness and cooperation in the cyber domain;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the progress achieved by the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) Cyber Rapid Response Teams and Mutual Assistance in Cyber Security (CRRTs) project led by Lithuania and encourages the active participation of all other EU Member States; recalls that PESCO offers excellent ways to speed up cyber security initiatives, such as through the Cyber Threats and Incident Response Information Sharing Platform and Cyber and Information Domain Coordination Centre;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the progress achieved by the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) Cyber Rapid Response Team; recalls that the EDF as well as PESCO offers excellent ways to speed up cyber security initiatives, such as through the Cyber Threats and Incident Response Information Sharing Platform and Cyber and Information Domain Coordination Centre;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Council’s June 2019 framework, which allows targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyber-attacks that constitute a threat to the EU or its Member States, including cyber- attacks against third countries or international organisations; welcomes the imposition of such restrictive measures in July 2020 and October 2020 as a credible step in strengthening the EU’s cyber diplomacy toolbox; notes the prevailing lack of legal norms to contain cyber- attacks by state and non-state actors, and calls for further development and strict enforcement of a system of proportionate punishments;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Strategic Compass will enhance and guide the implementation of the EU’s level of ambition in security and defence, and translate that ambition into capability needs, including in cyber defence, thereby increasing the ability of the EU and Member States to detect, attribute, prevent, discourage, deter, respond to and recover from malicious cyber activities by strengthening its posture, situational awareness, legal and ethical framework, tools, procedures and partnerships;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that fragmentation is accompanied by serious concerns over resources and staff at the EU level; notes that the EU lags far behind the US in investing in cyber-defence, which hinders the ambition of creating the most secure digital environment; urges the VP/HR and/or the Member States to increase financial and personnel resources, in particular experts in cyberforensics; calls for further funding for CERT-EU and the creation of an EU security operations centre;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that fragmentation is accompanied by serious concerns over resources and staff at the EU level; urges the VP/HR and/or the Member States to increase financial and personnel resources, in particular experts in cyberforensics to strengthen EU’s ability to characterize, attribute cyber attacks and hence provide the adequate response; calls for further funding for CERT-EU and the creation of an EU security operations centre;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that cyber defence has both military and civilian dimensions; calls on the VP/HR, therefore, to develop an integrated policy approach and close cooperationpromote synergies between the Military CERT- Network and CERT-EUthe CSIRTs Network;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Stresses the importance of strengthening cyber security governance, in particular the planning process, in order to increase public-private partnerships;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Calls for public awareness of cyber security threats and a focus on cyber defence in education, training and exercises;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls that improving cyber defence capabilities also requires civilian network and information security expertise; welcomes the proposed revision of the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS) and of current EU law, seeking to protect critical infrastructures, enhance supply chain security and the inclusion of regulated actors in the digital ecosystem; recalls that the NIS Directive should respect Member States competencies, in particular their responsibility regarding national security;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Deplores that currently the EU Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) has limitations in the classified systems that are hampering its capabilities; calls therefore on the EEAS to swiftly provide the MPCC with a state- of-the-art autonomous and secure Communications and Information System (CIS) able to handle up to “EU Secret” data for its CSDP missions and operations and with a level of protection and resilience that is adequate with a deployed FHQ;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls to further integrate cybersecurity into EU crisis response mechanisms and link the existing initiatives, structures and procedures (such as the IPCR, the CSIRTs Network, the NIS Cooperation Group, the CyCLONe) between various cyber communities for enhanced mutual operational assistance between Member States; strongly emphasises the importance of further exercises and scenario-based policy discussions on crisis management, including on the stake of solidarity and mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) of the TEU) in a hypothetical cyber attack scenario; calls for increased coordination with NATO in this matter through participation in cyber exercises and joint training, such as the parallel and coordinated exercises (PACE); calls for such initiatives to strengthen the common understanding on the implementation procedures for mutual assistance and/or solidarity in line with Article 42(7) of the TEU and Article 222 of the TFEU, including with a specific objective of operationalising these procedures for cyber-attacks on the EU institutions or Member States; welcomes further discussions on the articulation between the EU cybersecurity crisis management framework and the cyber diplomacy toolbox;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for enhanced mutual operational assistance between Member States; strongly emphasises the importance of further exercises, but at a higher frequency, and scenario-based policy discussions on crisis management, including on the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) of the TEU) in a hypothetical cyber attack scenario; calls for increased coordination with NATO in this matter through participation in cyber exercises and joint training, such as the parallel and coordinated exercises (PACE); calls for such initiatives to strengthen the common understanding on the implementation procedures for mutual assistance and/or solidarity in line with Article 42(7) of the TEU and Article 222 of the TFEU, including with a specific objective of operationalising these procedures for cyber-attacks on the EU institutions or Member States;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that EU-NATO cyber cooperation is crucial, as it enables strong formal attribution and thus the imposition of restrictive sanctions; notes that functioning deterrence would be achieved if adversaries were aware of the catalogue of possible countermeasures (based on the severity, scale, and target of the cyber- attacks); calls for increased coordination with NATO in this matter through participation in cyber exercises and joint training, such as the parallel and coordinated exercises (PACE);
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for further synchronisation of EU-NATO cooperation, notably on cyber defence interoperability requirements, by looking for possible complementarities, avoiding duplicationnd mutually beneficial strengthening of capacities, and acknowledging their respective responsibilities;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on all Member States and the EU to show leadership during discussions and initiatives under the auspices of the UN, including through the proposition of a Programme of Action, to help truly promote responsible state behaviour in cyber space, building on the consensus reports of the UN GGE endorsed by the UN General Assembly; welcomes the recommendations of the OEWG final report, notably on the establishment of a Programme of Action; calls for UN peacekeeping missions to be reinforced with cyber defence capacities in line with the effective implementation of their mandates;