Cutting the Cord: Recent incidents in the Baltic Sea in 2023 and 2024 have seen undersea telecommunication cables, which carry over 95% of the world’s data traffic, as well as the crucial Balticconector gas pipeline be damaged by passing transport ships, sparking accusations of intentional sabotage and hybrid warfare efforts by China or Russia. What action should the EU take to ensure the integrity of its infrastructure, and limit the impact of hostile actions on its economy and security?