Overview

• The European Commission's 'Preparedness Union Strategy' urges all EU citizens to assemble a 72-hour survival kit with essentials like water, food, medications, and identity documents.
• The strategy aims to harmonize crisis preparedness across all 27 EU member states, ensuring coordinated responses to emergencies.
• Proposals include EU-level stockpiling of critical resources such as food, water, and energy, alongside public education initiatives.
• The plan draws inspiration from Nordic countries, emphasizing societal involvement in crisis management and proactive household emergency planning.
• A European-wide 'Preparedness Day' and integration of crisis readiness into school curriculums are proposed to foster a culture of resilience across the bloc.