Schleswig-Holstein wants to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure
Landesregierung, Netz- und Hafenbetreiber beraten über Schutzmaßnahmen nach aktuellen Bedrohungen und Anschlägen
Quick Look
- In view of current threats, the state government and operators in Schleswig-Holstein want to improve the protection of critical infrastructure.
- A new situation report, underwater drones and a legislative proposal for expanded powers are planned.
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Why It Matters
Landesregierung und Betreiber beraten über den Schutz kritischer Infrastruktur wegen aktueller Bedrohungen und Anschläge.
The state government, network and port operators want to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein in view of current threats and attacks. “We in Schleswig-Holstein, as a country between the North and Baltic Seas, are particularly in focus,” said Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) after a cabinet meeting in which energy supply and port operators also took part. The discussions focused primarily on the question in which areas further precautions were necessary.
Interior Minister Magdalena Finke (CDU) announced the creation of a situation report on the condition of the critical infrastructure. This should also include information below the police threshold. “As far as I know, there is no such situation report in cooperation with critical infrastructure anywhere in Germany.”
New drones
In addition to a new confidential communication platform, the plan is also to purchase underwater drones that police officers will test to protect the ports. Drones in the air and under water pose a particular danger to important systems. “When it comes to drone defense, every second counts.”
The Interior Minister announced a legislative proposal in the coming weeks. Beforehand, it must be clarified “what powers the critical infrastructure must be given so that it can detect itself and verify itself”.
Critical infrastructure refers to all those areas whose impairment or failure can lead to supply bottlenecks, disruptions to public safety and other dramatic consequences. These include, for example, energy, information technology, transport, traffic, health, water, nutrition, finance and insurance, government and administration as well as media.
What to Watch
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Gesetzesvorstoß in den kommenden Wochen
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Wann genau wird der Gesetzesvorstoß eingebracht?
- Welche konkreten Befugnisse erhält die kritische Infrastruktur?
