Austria
Current Status: Implemented
Expected or actual implementation date or timeline
The implementation act (RKEG) has entered into force on 1 March 2026.
The ordinance defining the thresholds for application of the RKEG and for notification obligations (RKEV) has entered into force on 15 April 2026.
If implemented, whether a transition period applies and, if so, its duration
The transition period ended on 1 March 2026.
However, the RKEG applies to an entity only after receiving official notification by the competent authority.
After receiving such official notification, the risk analysis must be submitted within 9 months and resilience measures must be taken within 10 months after official notification. Reporting obligations also start after 10 months after official notification.
Other important remarks/notes
Entities that are subject to the RKEG (following official notification) are automatically considered an essential entity under the Austrian NIS2 implementation.
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