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CRAEU Parliament26 Mar 2026

Press release - Global Gateway: MEPs deplore lack of transparency and democratic accountability

Cyber Resilience Act. Sourced from EU Parliament, summarised by Matproof.

AI Analysis

What changed and what to do.

The European Parliament has issued a critical press release concerning the EU's Global Gateway strategy, operating under the framework of the recently enacted Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). MEPs formally deplored a significant lack of transparency and democratic accountability in the strategy's implementation and governance. They specifically highlighted concerns over the opaque selection of projects and the insufficient scrutiny of their cybersecurity and sustainability impacts.

This statement directly affects all entities involved in the Global Gateway initiative, including EU institutions, member state governments, and private sector contractors or partners implementing strategic infrastructure projects in digital, energy, and transport sectors. Compliance teams within these organizations should anticipate increased parliamentary oversight.

Compliance professionals should immediately review this political position. Teams should ensure that all project governance, procurement processes, and cybersecurity due diligence documentation are robust and auditable. Proactively preparing for heightened transparency requirements and potential audits related to CRA obligations within Global Gateway projects is now essential.

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