10. Februar 2025

First Estonia, Poland and Norway, now also Sweden, Finland and Germany. In view of the worsening international threat situation, countries in Europe are also increasingly developing new civil protection plans, as the Guardian reported on Friday. These range from information brochures to the revival of old bunkers. (Quelle ORF.at) “Would you survive 72 hours? Germany and the Nordic countries prepare their citizens for a possible war”, headlined the Guardian. It continued: “Even if the...

07. Februar 2025

In response to growing security threats, the Norwegian government has announced that it will reinstate the obligation to build and maintain shelters (tilfluktsrom) in new buildings. This is part of efforts to strengthen civil society's resilience to crises - especially after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A recently published white paper entitled "Comprehensive Preparation" contains detailed information on the future shelter strategy. The government plans to reverse a parliamentary decision...