The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft law designed to bolster the robustness and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure. The Ministry of the Interior announced the decision on Wednesday, outlining measures that include overarching minimum standards, mandatory risk analyses and system monitoring.
This legislation marks the first time physical protection of critical infrastructure will be regulated consistently across the nation and across various sectors. The proposed law identifies key infrastructure within eleven sectors, encompassing energy, food, water, healthcare, transport and telecommunications, among others. It also aims to implement a relevant EU directive.
According to Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt, the new law will significantly enhance Germany’s ability to withstand crises and potential attacks. He emphasized the establishment of uniform minimum standards, coupled with rigorous risk assessments and continuous system monitoring. “Our goal is clear: to harden the resilience and defensive capabilities of our critical infrastructure” Dobrindt stated.
