BLUF

Hybrid attacks across Europe eased in 2025, but this may be a pause—not a retreat. Shifts in negotiation prospects, better detection, and looming elections point to renewed pressure and influence efforts in 2026.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand how hybrid pressure adapts when direct conflict stalls or shifts phase.
  • Recognise warning signs that precede influence and sabotage campaigns around elections.
  • Apply lessons on resilience, counter-intelligence, and public trust to operational planning.

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