The European Court of Auditors has raised concerns about the European Union's cybersecurity preparedness, pointing out weaknesses in how member states share information and respond to cyber threats. In a recent report, the court highlighted that despite a substantial budget and new laws aimed at improving cybersecurity, the EU is not fully utilizing its resources. The report noted that limited sharing of information between the 27 EU countries and delays in alert systems are preventing the bloc from effectively protecting its digital infrastructure. The EU has allocated a total of 1.4 billion euros for cybersecurity measures from 2021 to 2027, and has introduced more comprehensive legislation in recent years. However, the Court of Auditors found that these efforts are being undermined by shortcomings such as poor reporting of cyber incidents and slow implementation of policies. One key issue is the "NIS 2" directive, a European law that requires member states to report significant cyber incidents to authorities. While most countries have adopted the directive, France has yet to do so, nearly two years after the deadline passed. Another challenge lies in identifying whether a cyberattack affects multiple countries, which is crucial for a coordinated response. Additionally, some national security restrictions make it harder for member states to share sensitive information. To address these issues, the EU introduced the "Cyber Solidarity Act" last year. This legislation aims to create a unified alert system and an emergency response mechanism that allows countries to assist each other during cyberattacks. However, the Court of Auditors found that these systems are not yet fully operational, as delays in contract awards have hindered the development of a common alert platform. Despite the EU's efforts to improve its cybersecurity framework, the report underscores that implementation remains a significant hurdle. The findings highlight the need for greater cooperation and faster execution of existing plans to ensure the EU can effectively defend against evolving cyber threats.