Wake Up Call: New EU Economic Security Strategy

What Global Companies Need to Know Now

White Paper

February 4, 2026

Kit

Conklin

Senior Vice President, Risk & Compliance

The European Commission’s new Economic Security Strategy marks a turning point in how the EU regulates supply chains, investment, technology, and procurement.

Issued in December 2025, the strategy signals a shift toward security-driven economic policy, with regulators explicitly stating they are prepared to accept economic cost to reduce strategic dependencies.

For companies operating in or with Europe, economic security is no longer optional—it is becoming a regulatory requirement.

In this white paper, Exiger examines how organisations must move beyond reactive compliance and prepare for new obligations around supply chain traceability, investment screening, research security, and procurement resilience.

Key Takeaways

Understand how the EU’s economic security strategy impacts global operations
Identify where multi-tier supply chain visibility will become mandatory
Prepare for heightened investment, ownership, and research partner scrutiny
Anticipate procurement and funding eligibility requirements starting in 2026

Download the white paper to learn how Exiger helps organisations assess exposure, strengthen resilience, and prepare for the EU’s evolving economic security rules.