Stay informed with the latest from the EU Global Threats programme. This section brings together press releases, project highlights, newsletters, interviews and updates from the field. Whether it’s a new initiative, a successful training or a milestone in implementation, we spotlight the stories and achievements driving progress on the ground.
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Project 108 of the EU Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Centres of Excellence Initiative marks an important step in the European Union’s commitment to helping partner countries of the African Atlantic Façade in securing their food systems.
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation

On 28 August, over 120 visitors to the EU Pavilion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan [link] stepped into the fictional country of Terranova, a vibrant island suddenly shaken by crises: from floods and cyberattacks to chemical spills, organised crime, and terror threats to public spaces.
- Threat area
- Counter-Terrorism, Prevention of Violent Extremism
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
- Fight against Organised Crime
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Climate change and security

The Republic of North Macedonia has taken a major step forward in reviewing and updating its Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) National Action Plan (NAP), reaffirming its position as one of the most active participants among the 63 partner countries of the EU CBRN CoE
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation

The course marks a milestone in EU-supported efforts to strengthen Moldova’s justice and security response to CBRN threats
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
- EU CBRN CoE Region
- SEEE - South East and Eastern Europe

Sixteen national trainers certified in EU-supported training to deliver specialised CBRN legal and forensic training across Ukraine
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
- EU CBRN CoE Region
- SEEE - South East and Eastern Europe

CBRN reforms accelerate as Moldova builds capacity, updates legislation, and plans joint exercises
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
- EU CBRN CoE Region
- SEEE - South East and Eastern Europe

For 10 years, SEACOP has helped Caribbean nations tackle maritime trafficking through trust, training and regional cooperation.
- Threat area
- Fight against Organised Crime

Policymakers, law enforcement and civil society actors came together to exchange knowledge and strengthen cooperation in responding to the evolving threats of radicalisation and violent extremism.
- Threat area
- Counter-Terrorism, Prevention of Violent Extremism

The EU-funded IORIS platform boosts maritime security by enabling real-time coordination across the Indo-Pacific. Used by more than 2,000 users in more than 50 countries, it supports action against trafficking, piracy, illegal fishing, and more.
- Threat area
- Critical Infrastructure Protection

The EU is stepping up its efforts to combat environmental crime, a rapidly growing global issue.
- Threat area
- Fight against Organised Crime