This cluster responds to challenges arising from persistent security threats, cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters. It also builds on the lessons learnt from the COVID-19 crisis to improve our answer when facing such events. The development of prevention, preparedness and mitigation procedures is crucial to address such threats to societal security.

The work programme 2023-2024 describes the following destinations:

• Destination 1. Better protect the EU and its citizens against crime and terrorism;
• Destination 2. Effective management of EU external borders;
• Destination 3. Resilient infrastructures;
• Destination 4. Increased cybersecurity;
• Destination 5. A disaster-resilient society for Europe;
• Destination 6. Strengthening security research innovation.

Useful information

• The Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society website ;
• The latest work programme ;
• All currently open calls and upcoming calls .