Some Reflections on EU Governance of Critical Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure (CI) sees to assets that are essential for the functioning of a society and economy, as they provide public services, enhance quality of life, sustain private profits and spur economic growth. Assets of CI differ considerably, ranging from hardware such as cables and wires, t...

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Published in:European journal of risk regulation 2015-06, Vol.6 (2), p.185-190
Main Authors: van Asselt, Marjolein B.A., Vos, Ellen, Wildhaber, Isabelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conflict management
Crime
Europe
European Commission
European Union
Experts
Food safety
Genetically altered foods
Governance
Government crises
Human influences
Infrastructure
Labor law
Law
Network security
Political debate
Regulation
Risk
Safety
Science
SYMPOSIUM ON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES: RISK, RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY
Terrorism
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Summary:Critical infrastructure (CI) sees to assets that are essential for the functioning of a society and economy, as they provide public services, enhance quality of life, sustain private profits and spur economic growth. Assets of CI differ considerably, ranging from hardware such as cables and wires, through to networks for the generation and supply of energy sources. Critical infrastructures encompass many sectors of the economy, such as banking and finance, transport and distribution, energy, utilities, health, food supply and communications, aswell as key government services.
ISSN:1867-299X
2190-8249
DOI:10.1017/S1867299X00004487