Critical Infrastructure Security

German Interior Minister Details Population Protection Pact and Planned Civil Protection Law Reform

Germany's Interior Minister has detailed a new Population Protection Pact with major investments in equipment, volunteer capacity and a planned overhaul of the federal civil protection law following cabinet approval in May 2026. The programme points to tighter expectations around emergency preparedness, coordination with civil protection services and critical infrastructure resilience, so operators and large employers should monitor the upcoming ZSKG reforms and related funding and capability requirements.

25 May 2026, 15:45bundesregierung.deGermany

Blekinge County Adopts Regional Electrification Action Plan

Blekinge County has adopted a regional electrification action plan with 18 measures to secure electricity supply and support the green transition of industry, transport and public services through 2045. This non-binding plan signals how regional authorities will prioritise grid investments, permitting, and flagship projects, shaping future infrastructure decisions and investment conditions across the county.

25 May 2026, 15:38lansstyrelsen.seSweden

New Hampshire Legislature Passes HB1723 Survey All Vulnerable Electric Transformers Act

In May 2026 the New Hampshire Legislature passed HB1723 (the Survey All Vulnerable Electric Transformers Act), directing the state Department of Energy to investigate how geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances could compromise high-voltage transmission transformers and grid reliability. If enacted, this will trigger a state-led vulnerability assessment and reporting programme from 2027 that could lead to new information requests, planning requirements, and investment expectations for transmission-owning utilities and grid operators.

24 May 2026, 21:39gc.nh.govUnited States

Delaware Senate Passes SB 308 "Load Forecast Accountability Act" Expanding PSC Oversight of Load Forecasts

In May 2026, the Delaware Senate passed SB 308 (the Load Forecast Accountability Act) to expand Public Service Commission oversight of electricity load forecasts submitted by regulated utilities to PJM. If enacted, this would tighten scrutiny of demand assumptions driving grid investment and capacity costs in Delaware, particularly for data centres, electric vehicle charging and building electrification projects.

24 May 2026, 21:05legis.delaware.govUnited States

Louisiana SB 469 Advances In House: Underground Utilities Damage Prevention Law Amendments

In May 2026, the Louisiana Legislature advanced SB 469, a bill amending the state’s Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law, with the House reading it, adopting amendments, and moving it to third reading while the bill text indicates a proposed effective date of 1 August 2026. If enacted, SB 469 would tighten coordination, notification, and enforcement around excavation near underground utilities—especially for BEAD-funded broadband projects—so utilities, contractors, and broadband developers operating in Louisiana should track final passage and prepare for updated procedures and training by mid-2026.

22 May 2026, 19:01legis.la.govUnited States

Qatar Reports Drone Attack on Commercial Cargo Ship to UN Security Council (S/2026/407)

Qatar has formally notified the UN Security Council of a 10 May 2026 drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in its territorial waters, in a letter dated 12 May 2026 that is circulated as Security Council document S/2026/407. The communication highlights heightened security risks for Gulf shipping lanes and vital supplies, signalling potential future disruption and underscoring the need for companies reliant on the region’s trade routes to reassess exposure and contingency planning.

21 May 2026, 15:50docs.un.orgQatar

Germany Publishes Key Points for Pact for Civil Protection

Germany’s interior ministry has published key points for a Pact for Civil Protection, outlining a €10 billion programme through 2029 to modernise civil defence equipment, communications, training, and governance. This is a pre-legislative roadmap with no immediate manufacturer obligations but it signals increased demand for CBRN and civil protection technologies and a future legal framework that could introduce new standards for emergency infrastructure and protective gear.

20 May 2026, 19:59bmi.bund.deGermany

Netherlands Evaluates CLU+ Covenant for 25kV Railway Incident Response

RebelGroup’s 2020–2025 evaluation of the Dutch CLU+ covenant finds that specialist 25 kV response teams on the Betuweroute and HSL-Zuid remain critical for rapid, electrically safe access to rail incidents, but that scenarios for the HSL, governance arrangements and the underlying 2009 funding model are outdated. The report sets out options to revisit the 15-minute response standard, reduce or reprofile HSL night-time coverage, or potentially transfer tasks to ProRail, signalling that future policy choices could materially change how rail operators and safety regions organise and fund high-voltage incident response.

20 May 2026, 19:23zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Netherlands Court of Audit Warns of Lack of Strategic Stockpiles in Caribbean Netherlands

The Netherlands Court of Audit has warned that Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba currently have no strategic stockpiles of drinking water, food, fuel or medicines, leaving the Caribbean Netherlands highly exposed to supply disruptions. This increases pressure on the Dutch government and critical infrastructure operators to define minimum reserve levels, clarify responsibilities and invest in more resilient water, food, fuel and medicines logistics for the islands.

20 May 2026, 19:17zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

California Assembly Further Amends AB 2543 on Emergency Preparedness at DC Fast-Charging Station Sites

California’s Assembly further amended AB 2543 on 18 May 2026, keeping the bill moving and refining how state agencies and operators must plan for keeping critical direct-current fast-charging sites running during emergencies. If enacted, this measure would lock in 2027–2028 deadlines for California EV charging operators and electrical corporations to integrate backup power, site prioritisation and emergency management plans into their infrastructure and resilience strategies.

20 May 2026, 18:01leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

US DOE Announces Closed Meetings to Implement Defense Production Act Voluntary Agreement for Nuclear Fuel Industry

The US Department of Energy has announced a series of closed April 2026 meetings under the Defense Production Act to implement a voluntary agreement and potential plans of action with nuclear fuel industry participants. This confirms that the DPA nuclear fuel supply chain initiative is moving into a practical implementation phase, signalling closer government–industry coordination but no immediate new regulatory obligations beyond the existing framework.

20 May 2026, 06:18federalregister.govUnited States

California Assembly Committee Amends And Advances AB 2543 On Emergency Preparedness At DC Fast Charging Sites

A California Assembly committee has amended and advanced AB 2543, a bill that would impose detailed emergency preparedness planning requirements on operators of critical DC fast charging station sites and require electric utilities to integrate EV charging into their emergency response plans. If enacted, the measure would push EV infrastructure owners and utilities in California to invest in backup power, site-level resilience and documented emergency management plans by 2027–2028, tightening expectations around fast charging availability during major outages and extreme events.

16 May 2026, 09:03leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

EU Council Working Document WK 4615 2026 – Belgium Comments on TEN‑E Regulation Recast (ST 5865/26 REV 1)

Belgium has submitted extensive comments on the EU Council’s second Presidency compromise text to recast the TEN‑E Regulation, which would replace the current 2022 framework for cross‑border energy infrastructure and amend key electricity and gas market laws. The paper signals Belgium’s priorities around technology‑neutral hydrogen rules, stronger environmental safeguards, more flexible national permitting governance and data‑driven multi‑scenario planning, which could shape final obligations for investment in EU electricity, hydrogen and CO₂ networks over the coming years.

15 May 2026, 16:18data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

UK Reintroduces Cyber Security and Resilience (NIS) Bill at Commons Report Stage

In May 2026 the UK Government reintroduced its Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill for the 2026–27 parliamentary session, publishing an updated text at Commons report stage. If adopted, this legislation would significantly tighten cyber and resilience duties for operators of essential services and critical digital infrastructure, so affected organisations should plan for stronger oversight, incident reporting, and continuity requirements.

15 May 2026, 15:24publications.parliament.ukUnited Kingdom

Louisiana Enrolls HB1033 To Expand "Critical Infrastructure" Definition

Louisiana has enrolled HB1033 and sent it to the Governor, proposing to broaden the state’s “critical infrastructure” definition in criminal and infrastructure statutes to cover additional facilities and networks. If signed, more energy, transport, water, communications, government and military sites in Louisiana will qualify for heightened legal protection, raising security expectations and risk management duties for operators.

15 May 2026, 09:40legis.la.govUnited States

US House Introduces CHARGE Act to Restrict EVs and Charging Components From Foreign Entities of Concern

In May 2026, a US House bill (H.R. 8768, the CHARGE Act) was introduced to amend federal motor vehicle safety law so that electric vehicles, related equipment, and certain charging power-control components linked to a defined “foreign entity of concern” would be treated as noncomplying motor vehicles under Title 49. If adopted, this would significantly tighten US market access for EVs and charging hardware tied to countries of concern, forcing automakers and suppliers to remap supply chains, verify origin of critical electronics, and plan for potential bans on affected products.

15 May 2026, 09:01congress.govUnited States

US Coast Guard Revokes Port Facility Exemptions for Equatorial Guinea

In May 2026 the US Coast Guard announced that it will revoke previously granted port facility exemptions from its Port Security Advisory for Equatorial Guinea, making the change effective from 27 May 2026. This move means vessels calling at Equatorial Guinean ports before entering the United States will again be treated as higher risk under US port security rules, requiring more stringent conditions of entry and operational planning for carriers and shippers.

14 May 2026, 12:36federalregister.govUnited States

New Zealand Finalises Fuel Response Plan 2026 And Secures Strategic Diesel Reserve

New Zealand has updated its National Fuel Response Plan 2026 and finalised a deal to store an extra 90 million litres of diesel at Marsden Point as a strategic reserve in case global fuel shortages worsen. While current measures remain advisory, fuel‑intensive organisations – especially critical services, freight and other commercial users – should prepare for potential mandatory fuel‑saving plans, targeted checks and prioritised fuel access rules if the plan ever escalates to Phase 4.

13 May 2026, 19:03mbie.govt.nzNew Zealand

EU Council: Lithuania Comments on Revised TEN-E Regulation Presidency Text

In March 2026 Lithuania submitted detailed comments on the Council Presidency’s draft recast of the EU TEN-E Regulation, challenging aspects of governance, permitting procedures and digitalisation for cross-border energy infrastructure. These positions highlight likely negotiation pressure points on hydrogen and CO2 networks, security of supply and critical infrastructure resilience that could shape the final Grids Package and long-term decarbonisation investment conditions.

12 May 2026, 14:56data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionLithuania

Estonia Adopts Amendments to Essential Liquid Fuel Service Continuity Requirements

In May 2026 Estonia adopted amendments tightening the continuity requirements for essential liquid-fuel supply, imposing new definitions, risk management duties, and backup power obligations on fuel sellers and large tax warehouse operators. These staged obligations between May 2026 and April 2027 will require critical fuel infrastructure providers to invest in autonomous power capability and emergency planning to maintain fuel availability during crises and grid disruptions.

12 May 2026, 12:56riigiteataja.eeEstonia