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Last week, the senior cybersecurity representatives of EU Member States, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the Commission took part in a two-day ‘Blueprint Operational Level Exercise' (Blue OLEx 2022) to test crisis management procedures. In light of the upcoming implementation of the revised Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2), the large-scale cybersecurity exercise serves to improve common coordination, situation awareness and decision-making process, while fostering trust-building and information sharing, including between Member States and the Commission.

On 10 November, the European Commission and the High Representative put forward a Joint Communication on an EU Cyber Defence policy and an Action Plan on Military Mobility 2.0 to address the deteriorating security environment following Russia's aggression against Ukraine and to boost the EU's capacity to protect its citizens and infrastructure. With its new cyber defence policy, the EU will enhance cooperation and investments in cyber defence to better protect, detect, deter, and defend against a growing number of cyber-attacks.

On 10 November, the European Parliament formally adopted the proposal for a Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2). The legislation, already agreed between MEPs and the Council in May, will set tighter cybersecurity obligations for risk management, reporting obligations and information sharing. The requirements cover incident response, supply chain security, encryption and vulnerability disclosure, among other provisions.

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has launched the online AEO Compendium (OAC), which contains concrete and structured information of the current AEO programmes and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) implemented by WCO Members, as well as the programmes/initiatives under development.

On 10 November, the European Commission presented a proposal for new air pollutant standards from new road vehicles, named Euro 7. The proposal replaces and simplifies previously separate emission rules for cars and vans (Euro 6) and lorries and buses (Euro VI).

Last week, the European Parliament in Plenary session gave its formal approval to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). For reference, a provisional agreement was struck between the Parliament and Council in June 2022.

There is still the possibility to register for the European Logistics Platform webinar “Lack of Skilled Workforce in the Logistics Sector: how to overcome shortages and attract talent?” taking place on Wednesday 16 November from 10:00 to 11:15 CET.

CLECAT, ESC and ELA are pleased to invite you to the Logistics for Europe event, taking place on the 23rd of November 2022 at the Residence Palace in Brussels.

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the prolongation and modification of a German scheme to encourage to freight transport to shift from road to inland waterways and rail. The measure originally approved by the Commission in October 2002 and prolonged in six occasions, most recently in April 2022, was set to expire in September 2022. The purpose of the scheme is to promote the modal shift of freight transport from road to inland waterways and rail.