The Federal Ministry of the Interior plans to strengthen civil protection significantly this year. A proposal outlined in the coalition agreement is set to be presented soon.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
After decades of neglect, the Greens are calling for comprehensive reforms in the civil defense sector. They are calling for structural improvements, legislative changes, and greater European cooperation.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The BMI is reorganizing its crisis department and creating a unit to defend against hybrid threats. In addition, the department will be expanded in terms of staffing. State Secretary Hans-Georg Engelke did not provide any further details.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
If mandatory national service were reintroduced in the German Armed Forces, civilian service for conscientious objectors would also return. Hospitals and charities have signaled their willingness to participate.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The federal government is still behind schedule on the issue of civil protection. It remains to be seen when the Federal Ministry of the Interior will present the shelter concept announced for this year.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
At the Conference of Interior Ministers in Bremen, the ministers did not discuss a shelter concept as planned. The federal states are divided in their assessment of the threat situation.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Andreas Bovenschulte expects an agreement on a uniform shelter concept at the meeting of interior ministers at the beginning of December. After decades of inactivity, the president of the Bundesrat is calling for a rethink in civil defense.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Ministry of the Interior wants to present a shelter concept at the Interior Ministers’ Conference at the beginning of December. Local authorities are to equip shelters with federal funds from 2026. A total of around EUR 165 million has been earmarked until 2029.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The BBK is looking for research partners to better arm shelters against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards. The late timing of the call for tenders raises questions.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The country is currently not only modernizing its shelters, but also organizes a major campaign for the civilian population once a year.
By Okan Bellikli
