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News | Civil defense

May 7th, 2026

German Interior and Defense ministries establish planning group for comprehensive defense

With a new planning group, Germany aims to put its comprehensive defense planning on a firmer footing.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Heads | Federal Ministry of the Interior

May 4th, 2026

Civil defense: Christoph Hübner leaves his post at the German Federal Ministry of the Interior

Change continues at the German Federal Ministry of the Interior: Following the restructuring of the Civil Defense Department, a long-serving deputy is now leaving his post.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Dessert | BMI

May 4th, 2026

German Federal Ministry of the Interior: “Silver agers” to take the lead in civil protection

German retirees who volunteer in civil protection could soon receive special recognition. The Federal Ministry of the Interior is offering a dedicated award.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Civil protection

May 1st, 2026

Dobrindt plans to unveil the “Pact for Civil Protection” in May

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

Feature | Civil defense

April 30th, 2026

Hybrid attacks: German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance prepares local governments with new scenario planning

Hybrid attacks are not always immediately recognizable as such. To help local authorities in Germany improve their preparedness, the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance is set to publish a scenario plan in the near future.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Feature | Operational plan Germany

April 10th, 2026

German Federal Ministry of the Interior to draft civil defense plan

At the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the issue of civil defense is increasingly coming into focus. A major initiative is now in the works that could fundamentally change collaboration with the Bundeswehr.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Heads | Total defense

March 19th, 2026

Grit Tüngler to become new president of the German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance

Germany’s top civil protection agency will soon have a new president in Grit Tüngler. However, she appears to have had little previous experience in the field.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Total defense

March 18th, 2026

Greens Call for a “new era” in civil defense

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

News | Civil defense

March 11th, 2026

Crisis Management becomes Civil Protection: BMI restructures

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

News | Civil defense

February 9th, 2026

Hospitals and charities open to a return of civilian national service

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