Civil defense: Bundesrat President Bovenschulte urges exercises and realistic concepts

Bremen’s Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD) has been president of the Bundesrat since November. (picture alliance / SZ Photo | Mike Schmidt)

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.

Lisa-Martina Klein

Last updated: 24. November 2025

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