Luxembourg Workshop Unites Benelux, European Forces Against Hybrid Threats

As part of Luxembourg's Presidency of the Benelux Union, the High Commission for National Protection (HCPN) hosted a workshop focused on defending democracy, the rule of law and government continuity in the face of hybrid threats and systemic crises on Thursday 16 October 2025.

The event, part of a broader cooperation effort, brought together high-level experts from the Hybrid Centre of Excellence in Helsinki (Finland), the European Commission, the European External Action Service (EEAS) and EU INTCEN, as well as national representatives from the Benelux countries and key partners including Finland, Denmark, Norway, Latvia and Liechtenstein.

The HCPN noted that democracies are confronted with increasingly sophisticated threats that blend conventional and unconventional tactics. These attacks aim to undermine public trust, disrupt institutions and weaken the rule of law.

The workshop addressed the challenges of democratic resilience in the face of hybrid threats (disinformation, cyberattacks, sabotage, foreign interference) and systemic crises (pandemics, climate change), as well as institutional responses to ensure government continuity and defend democratic values. Participants shared national approaches to promote a common culture of resilience.

This initiative is part of the launch of Pillar 1 of Luxembourg's National Resilience Strategy, which focuses on defending democracy, the rule of law and government.