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Dutch Parliament Questions Minister Hermans on Cyber Attack Attempt at French Blood Bank

Members of the Dutch Tweede Kamer have submitted formal questions to Minister Hermans of Public Health following a reported cyber attack attempt on cooling systems at the French blood bank. Attackers tried to raise temperatures on three cooling installations, but the intrusion was detected before any damage occurred. CDA MPs Zwinkels and Poortman are seeking clarification on obligations under the Cyberbeveiligingswet for blood banks and other critical healthcare facilities. The questions also address coordination of emergency plans and physical fallback options when digitally controlled equipment is targeted. Additional queries focus on whether such cooling systems fall under the Cyber Resilience Act, applicable cybersecurity requirements, and manufacturer responsibilities for vulnerability remediation. The minister has three weeks to provide answers on legal liability distribution among manufacturers, suppliers, and users, as well as any available information on the attackers.