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Latvia Approves Regulations for EU-Funded Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Projects

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The Cabinet of Ministers in Latvia has approved the draft regulations prepared by the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MARAM) on investments from European Union (EU) funds aimed at strengthening national security in both cyberspace and physical infrastructure. The regulations, which will provide EUR 33.3 million in funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), will support the improvement of the cybersecurity of at least seven national ICT solutions and services. This move is a step towards addressing the growing concern of cybersecurity issues among EU member states, with Latvia emphasizing its commitment to national security and its role in the international security space.

Key Takeaways:

  • The regulations will provide EUR 33.3 million in funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to improve the cybersecurity of at least seven national ICT solutions and services.
  • The requirements of the National Cybersecurity Law and related regulatory enactments will be taken into account in the preparation and implementation of projects.
  • Project applicants will coordinate the descriptions of the planned activities and achievable results in the projects with the Ministry of Defence and the Cyber Incident Prevention Institution CERT.LV to ensure the interests of national cybersecurity.
  • The government has also approved the regulations for the "Dual-use infrastructure development" measure, which will involve the construction of a 16 km long road to the military training ground "Selija".
  • The project, submitted by the Ministry of Transport, is expected to receive public funding of EUR 16.25 million, with EUR 13.81 million in ERDF funding and EUR 2.43 million in state budget co-financing.
  • The project is important for the Aizkraukle municipality and the entire Zemgale region, as it aligns with the regional development program and is a priority measure to strengthen national security.
  • Minister of the Ministry of Environment, Rural Development and Rural Affairs, Inga Berzina, emphasized the significance of cybersecurity in protecting national security and Latvia's reputation as a reliable partner in the European and NATO security space.

Statistics:

  • EUR 33.3 million in funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will be allocated to improve the cybersecurity of national ICT solutions and services.
  • The project will involve the construction of a 16 km long road to the military training ground "Selija".
  • The project is expected to receive public funding of EUR 16.25 million, with EUR 13.81 million in ERDF funding and EUR 2.43 million in state budget co-financing.
  • Seven national ICT solutions and services will be supported under the regulations to enhance their cybersecurity and resilience against growing cyber threats.

Sources:

  • Riga, Latvia: The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft regulations prepared by the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MARAM) on investments from European Union (EU) funds aimed at strengthening national security in both cyberspace and physical infrastructure.
  • Source: Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MARAM)
  • Source: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

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