A technology foresight exercise to support further EU policy development and Law Enforcement Agencies in the fields of Resilience of Critical Entities and Fighting Crime and Terrorism
This report explores the transformative potential of Key Enabling Technologies in addressing emerging security challenges within the European Union. Through foresight analysis, the report evaluates technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced sensing, blockchain, and drones, highlighting their ability to enhance law enforcement and critical infrastructure resilience, while exposing vulnerabilities, such as misuse by criminal actors or regulatory gaps.
The findings emphasise the need for proactive EU policies to both support technology transformation and mitigate risks, including strategic investments in secure innovation, legal harmonisation, and addressing societal concerns. This report aligns with the Commission’s 2024–2029 priorities, supporting a prosperous,
secure, and resilient Europe through actionable insights into emerging security challenges. The recommendations aim to foster effective public-private collaborations, ensure regulatory coherence across Member States, and promote technological solutions that balance security needs with ethical and societal values, reinforcing the EU’s position as a leader in sustainable, innovation-driven policy-making in internal security.
FAVINO Rosella;
CONTE Nicola;
DE MALEVILLE Alexandra;
GARCIA MONREAL Esther;
MONTANARI Elia;
PAGANINI Andrea;
SANGIORGI Marco;
SFALAGKIARIS Christos Emmanouil;
2025-02-25
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC139674
978-92-68-24994-9 (online),
978-92-68-24995-6 (print),
1831-9424 (online),
1018-5593 (print),
EUR 40239,
EUR 40239 (print),
OP KJ-01-25-109-EN-N (online),
OP KJ-01-25-109-EN-C (print),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC139674,
10.2760/9617320 (online),
10.2760/7979295 (print),
