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14:30Now PlayingIs Germany ready for war, blackouts, cyberattacks, and other major crises? As security threats grow across Europe, Germany is strengthening its civil defense and emergency preparedness.
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Germany declared the Zeitenwende, or turning point – a historic shift in security policy. But military spending is only one part of the equation. Authorities are also working to improve civil defense, protect critical infrastructure, prepare for power outages, and strengthen society's resilience in the event of a crisis. Increasingly, preparedness is seen not only as a task for the state, but for society as a whole.
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?
This report examines Germany's efforts to adapt to a changing security environment while balancing preparedness with the need to avoid unnecessary alarm.
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