The German Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP) is calling on municipalities to designate public shelters from March 2026. However, key questions regarding criteria and threat scenarios remain unanswered. Funding is largely the responsibility of the municipalities themselves.
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
At this year’s autumn conference of interior ministers, the focus will be on dealing with illegal drones, shelters and civil protection in schools. At the meeting, which begins on Wednesday in Bremen, German federal states also want to agree on a joint shelter concept.
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
What is needed is an honest debate about genuine compulsory military service, rapid scaling of the European arms industry in close cooperation with the civilian industry – and the courage to make uncomfortable decisions, writes Alexander Reinhardt, Head of the Defense department at the consultancy Christ&Company.
By Redaktion Table
Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.
By Stephan Israel
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
In a four-page document, NATO has written down what it understands by "defense and security-related expenditure." The document is available to Table.Briefings and it shows that the definition remains vague.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
