Overview

• The Berlin CDU faction adopted a comprehensive package urging the federal government to deploy air defense systems around Berlin akin to Israel’s Iron Dome to intercept missiles and drones.
• It calls for restoring Cold War-era civil defense by reestablishing sirens, shelters and emergency accommodations and training residents in preparedness.
• The resolution emphasizes bolstering resilience against hybrid threats, including cyberattacks, sabotage and disinformation targeting critical infrastructure.
• It demands strengthening the Bundeswehr with enhanced personnel, infrastructure and societal support to ensure a credible military deterrent.
• The plan includes launching an annual Berlin Security and Freedom Conference and forging targeted partnerships with Poland and Baltic states to deepen NATO cooperation.