12 May 2025 - P101 Meeting and Steering Committee

Impactful H1 2025 for the EU CBRN CoE Project 101 across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast & Eastern Europe 🌍

P101 continues its mission to protect and (cyber-)secure CBRN critical infrastructure. In H1 2025, P101 achieved three key milestones:

📌 State of the Art study (SOTA)

📌 19 National reports using OSINT-based analysis

📌 Consultation visits in over half of the 19 partner countries

🇹🇯 Tajikistan | 17–19 February

Reviewed CBRN frameworks with the CBRN SSA, focusing on site security and cyber-physical risks. Discussions highlighted the need for improved emergency preparedness and coordination.

🇷🇸 Serbia | 12–13 March

Consultations at the Vinča Institute covered physical protection and cybersecurity of radiological sites. Partners agreed to enhance cooperation on risk assessment and infrastructure resilience.

🇬🇪 Georgia | 25–27 March

Engaged agencies in health, security, and environment on critical infrastructure protection. Site visits included national laboratories and radiological facilities.

🇲🇩 Moldova | 3–4 April

Dialogues with ministries and civil protection services focused on risk mapping and training needs. The team visited chemical storage sites and emergency operations centres.

🇲🇪 Montenegro | 14–15 April

Assessed capabilities in CI protection, cybersecurity, and cross-border risk management. Discussions addressed alignment with EU Directive 2022/2557 and NIS2. Visit to the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C).

🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 17 April

Held a focused mission with state and entity-level actors on cyber risk and institutional roles. Reviewed gaps in coordination and explored needs for national-level planning.

🇲🇳 Mongolia | 29 Apr–2 May

Visited hazardous chemical warehouses and a radiological institute in Ulaanbaatar. Emphasis was placed on digital risk tools, including AI-powered alerts and monitoring.

🇧🇪 Brussels | 12–16 May

Strategic Roundtable and Steering Committee held during the 10th NFP Meeting. Reviewed progress, aligned on pilots, and discussed implementation for Phase 2.

A special thanks from ISTC to the National Focal Points, UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute Regional Coordinators, and OSA Experts for their support.

P101 is implemented by ISTC (International Science and Technology Center) and funded by the 🇪🇺 European Commission's Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) with the support from UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute and the JRC - Joint Research Centre.