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Is Germany's civil defense prepared for crisis?

August 25, 2026

As security threats grow following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany is strengthening its civil defense and emergency preparedness.

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War? Blackouts? Attacks on critical infrastructure? For a long time, such scenarios felt distant. Germany lived in relative peace and stability. But following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, this is shifting. How serious are the risks facing Germany today? What lessons have been learned from recent threats and emergencies? And is Germany and its people truly prepared for a worst-case scenario?

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