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Germany Proposes Crisis Preparedness Education in Schools

The Interior Ministry supports EU resilience initiatives and advocates for student training and citizen stockpiling to address modern security challenges.

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Overview

  • The German Federal Ministry of the Interior has formally called for integrating crisis preparedness education into school curricula to enhance civil protection.
  • The Ministry is prepared to provide schools with materials for students and teachers to support this initiative.
  • Germany endorses the EU Commission's crisis preparedness plan, which includes measures like public education, stockpiling, and coordination with NATO.
  • Citizens are advised to maintain a 72-hour stockpile of essential goods, including water and food, to handle temporary crises effectively.
  • CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter advocates for mandatory crisis training in schools, citing Finland's long-standing model as an example.