The Evolution of the European Union’s Cybersecurity Culture in the Context of Selected Political and Economic Changes

The purpose of the article is to attempt to characterize the concept of the EU’s cybersecurity culture, based on key aspects of modern digitization, such as data protection, prevention of disinformation and responsible use of new technologies, which is relevant to the European and global digital security policy. The research methodology employed includes document analysis and qualitative methods. The article analyzes strategic documents from 2013, 2017, and 2020, which introduced new regulations, such as the NIS2 Directive, aimed at improving resilience to cyber threats and enhancing international cooperation. The study highlights the importance of building a culture of cybersecurity, education and responsible use of new technologies, and analyzes the effectiveness of the EU’s response to rapidly changing digital threats. Modern Europe, based on democratic values and innovation, guards the security of its citizens in the online space, but on the other hand seeks to maintain a leadership position in the global digital economy.