The Federal Ministry of the Interior is to assume a key role and coordinate efforts among the federal government, the states, and the Department of Defense.
By Viktor Funk and Franziska Klemenz
Individual federal states still organize civil defense in different ways. The lack of federal guidelines has led to structures that could hinder a coordinated response in an emergency. On May 20, Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt will present the Civil Protection Pact, which could change that.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
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
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
The public health emergency response system still lacks many of the structures and guidelines needed to make it more resilient in times of crisis. Two civil protection experts argue that publicly funded hospitals should take the lead in this effort.
By Gollaleh Ahmadi and Björn Stahlhut
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
The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) may soon be left without a director. Ralph Tiesler is retiring – and no successor appears to be in sight.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
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
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
Everyone should have this at home: Drinking water, non-perishable food and a crank radio. Only one in three Germans is prepared for a supply failure.
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