GENERAL19 Sept 2026
Macron orders plan to protect French infra amid growing Russian threat
France's President Emmanuel Macron has asked his government to prepare a plan to protect critical infrastructure, including sensitive defence sites, from drone and cyberattacks. He says Russia's hybrid threat has intensified, and Europe is not intimidated. Rising energy prices linked to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are straining household budgets. So watch your energy costs and stay alert on cyber security.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Macron has asked his government to prepare a plan to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive defence industry sites from drone attacks and cyberattacks.
- He said the Russian hybrid threat facing Europeans and France has intensified in recent weeks, and warned the attacks would not go unanswered.
- Macron said he would convene a Group of Seven meeting in the coming weeks to coordinate the response to the energy crisis.
- Macron linked surging energy prices to the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business depends on energy or has exposure to European supply chains, review your costs and vendor risks, and tighten basic cyber security such as passwords and backups. This is general guidance, not legal advice on any specific contract or claim.
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