NIS2 guide · 6 min
NIS2 transposition status: which EU countries have it in force
NIS2 is an EU directive, which means each Member State has to write it into its own national law before it bites. The transposition deadline was 17 October 2024. It passed with most countries still drafting, and they have been catching up at very different speeds since. This page tracks where each of the 27 Member States stands, and why the gaps matter even if your own country is late.
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Key takeaways
- • NIS2 had to be in national law by 17 October 2024; many Member States missed it.
- • The obligation reaches you through your customers, not only through your own country's law.
- • Status changes constantly: always confirm against the official EU and national sources.
Where the 27 Member States stand
20 of 27
national law in force
7 of 27
transposition in progress
Why the patchwork still reaches you
It is tempting to relax if your own country has not finished its law. That is the wrong read. NIS2's supply-chain duty (Article 21(2)(d)) flows down by contract: if even one of your customers is established in a Member State where the law is already in force, that customer is required to assess and keep assessing your security, regardless of where you sit. In practice the earliest-transposing countries set the pace for everyone who sells into them.
Status by country
Each country links to its own page with the competent authority, national CSIRT, the national law and key dates.
In force (20)
In progress (7)
How we keep this current
National transposition is a moving target. We review each country against the official national authority and the European Commission's transposition tracker, and date every entry so you can see how fresh it is. For the live, per-country detail, use the country pages above or the Commission's tracker directly.
European Commission transposition trackerFrequently asked questions
How many EU countries have transposed NIS2?⌄
It changes as Member States finish their national laws. The live count and the per-country breakdown are shown on this page, drawn from our country tracker and confirmed against official sources.
Does NIS2 apply to me if my country has not transposed it yet?⌄
Often, yes, indirectly. If your customers are covered entities in Member States where the law is already in force, their supply-chain obligation extends to you by contract even before your own country's law takes effect.
Where is the official source of truth?⌄
The European Commission's NIS2 transposition tracker and each national competent authority. We link both from every country page; treat them as authoritative over any third-party summary, including ours.
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Last reviewed: 19 June 2026
This guide is general information about EU law, not legal advice. NIS2 takes effect through each EU Member State's national transposition law, which can differ in detail. Verify the obligations that apply to you with your competent authority or legal counsel.