Overview

• The European Union has officially launched its Preparedness Union Strategy, recommending that citizens stockpile essential supplies to sustain themselves for at least 72 hours during emergencies.
• The strategy includes creating a centralized crisis coordination hub and expanding EU-wide stockpiles of critical resources such as medical supplies and disaster response tools.
• Preparedness education, including lessons in schools and EU-wide training drills, is a key focus to improve public awareness and civil-military cooperation.
• The initiative seeks to harmonize disaster response protocols across member states, addressing gaps and fragmented approaches identified in prior research.
• Inspired by Nordic and German models, the strategy reflects growing concerns over interconnected threats like geopolitical tensions, climate change, and cyberattacks.