KRITIS-Dachgesetz (CER transposition)

Description

The KRITIS-Dachgesetz is Germany’s national implementation of the EU Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive. In force since 17 March 2026, it sets a common framework for the physical resilience of critical facilities and aims to help ensure the continuity of critical services. The law’s duties apply to operators of facilities that provide a critical service in a covered sector and meet the applicable criteria.

Key dates

1. 11 Mar 2026Ausfertigung (BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 66)
2. 17 Mar 2026Entry into force
3. 17 Mar 2026Applies from
4. 17 Mar 2026Entry into force
5. 15 Jul 2027First annual summary report by competent authorities to BBK
6. 17 Jul 2028First summary report to the European Commission (then every two years)
7. 1 Jan 2030§ 14 Abs. 3-5 enter into force