Overview

• The German Interior Ministry, led by Nancy Faeser, advocates for crisis preparedness training in schools, citing evolving security threats.
• The federal government recommends citizens maintain emergency supplies for at least 72 hours to navigate potential crises effectively.
• Supporters, including CDU's Roderich Kiesewetter, argue that students are particularly vulnerable and need structured crisis training modeled on Finnish practices.
• Critics, including left-wing politicians and regional leaders, warn these measures could militarize education and create unnecessary fear among children.
• Saxony’s Interior Minister Armin Schuster criticized the federal government for its historical neglect of civil protection, questioning the prioritization of school-based crisis training.