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Germany Plans One Million New Emergency Shelter Spaces

It reflects growing concern over a possible Russian attack by converting tunnels, U-Bahn stations, parking garages, public basements into lifeline shelters.

In Deutschland sollen laut Plänen Schutzbunker für Millionen Menschen entstehen. Krieg sei in den nächsten Jahren nicht ausgeschlossen.
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Overview

  • BBK President Ralph Tiesler announced a goal to establish one million new shelter spaces by retrofitting existing urban infrastructure.
  • Converted sites will include tunnels, U-Bahn stations, parking garages and public building basements equipped with food, toilets and potential field beds.
  • Germany currently maintains 579 public shelters with capacity for about 478,000 people, underscoring the need for rapid expansion.
  • Officials project at least €10 billion will be required over the next four years, with overall costs potentially reaching €30 billion in the coming decade.
  • A comprehensive shelter concept detailing site selection, digital signage and emergency alert integration is due to be published in summer 2025.