Defense Council of Romania to convene on June 30, discussing Ukraine conflict, cybersecurity threats, and tax evasion issues.
Romania's President Nicusor Dan has scheduled a meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) for Monday, June 30, at the Cotroceni Palace. The key topics to be discussed at this crucial gathering include a broad spectrum of national security challenges.
At the heart of the agenda is the current stage and prospects of the conflict in Ukraine, given the ongoing Russian aggression, and its implications for Romania's national security. The Council will emphasise the importance of any peace negotiations involving Ukraine and the EU, with a stable peace rejecting any Russian attempts to re-divide Europe into spheres of influence.
Another significant point of discussion will be the assessment and approval of Romanian armed forces and means available for participation in international missions and operations outside Romania's territory in 2026. The Council will also consider the Romanian armed forces and resources that may be deployed for missions and operations abroad in 2026.
National security challenges such as tax evasion will also be highlighted, with an intelligence report on this matter to be presented. The emergency situation at the Praid Salt Pan, including the economic, social, and environmental impacts caused by flooding, will be analysed as part of the meeting's agenda. The update will focus on the impact of the flooding on the local community, and the environmental impact of the flooding will also be addressed.
The meeting will also delve into cybersecurity issues, with the analysis of the National Cyber Security Directorate's activities in 2024 and setting priorities for 2025. The main objectives for 2025 of the National Cyber Security Directorate will be outlined at the CSAT meeting.
Furthermore, Romania’s emerging role related to NATO’s eastern flank infrastructure and its involvement in strategic plans such as the European Response Readiness Plan – Readiness 2030 will be on the agenda, highlighting Romania's strategic commitments and infrastructure development within the NATO framework.
In summary, the meeting addresses a wide range of national security issues encompassing geopolitical, military, economic, environmental, and cybersecurity challenges, signifying Romania's comprehensive approach to safeguarding its interests amid regional instability. The Council will also receive an update on the flooding of the Praid Salt Mine and review the 2024 activities of the National Cyber Security Directorate.
- The Council will examine cybersecurity issues, discussing the National Cyber Security Directorate's activities in 2024 and setting priorities for 2025, emphasizing the importance of fortifying Romania's cybersecurity in the face of technology-driven threats.
- The meeting will delve into the implications of war-and-conflicts, specifically the current stage and prospects of the conflict in Ukraine, given the ongoing Russian aggression, and its impact on Romania's national security, calling for a stable peace that thwarts any Russian attempts to re-divide Europe into spheres of influence.
- The broad spectrum of national security challenges to be discussed includes general-news topics like national security challenges such as tax evasion, where an intelligence report on this matter will be presented, as well as crime-and-justice concerns, with the emergency situation at the Praid Salt Pan, including the economic, social, and environmental impacts caused by flooding, being analyzed.
