EURuleOfficial ✓July 7, 2026· European Commission
Commission refers Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands to the Court of Justice for failing to transpose the rules on cybersecurity
What happened
Today, July 8, 2026, the European Commission decided to refer Ireland, Spain, France, and the Netherlands to the Court of Justice of the European Union. This action is due to their "failing to notify measures transposing the NIS2 Directive on securing network and information systems (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) into national law."
Why it matters
This action ensures that all EU member states comply with updated cybersecurity laws. Transposing the NIS2 Directive into national law is crucial for strengthening the security of network and information systems across these countries.
Who it affects
- ›Government of Ireland
- ›Government of Spain
- ›Government of France
- ›Government of the Netherlands
- ›Users of network and information systems
Receipts
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