Member states are currently working on developing 'common messages' that could serve as a basis for EU statements in the event of cyber attack. This was revealed in a working document from the European External Action Service (EEAS) – a copy of which was obtained by EUROPE – and presented to a Council working group on 7 September this year.
In 2017, the EU acquired a 'cyber diplomacy toolbox', a framework for a joint EU diplomatic response to malicious cyber activity (see EUROPE...