OR Germany It devises plans to rapidly expand the shelter -resistant bombs, for fear of a possible attack by the Russia Within the next four years, a senior government official said on civil protection.
Ralph Tiesler, head of the Federal Civil Protection and Assistance Office (BBK), said Europe’s largest economy should awakened In fact, conflict and that in the present situation Germany is not ‘adequately prepared » If Russia attacks.
“For a long time, there was a widespread belief in Germany that the war was not a scenario for which we had to prepare. This has changed. We are worried about the danger of a major aggressive war in Europe, “Süddeutsche Zeitung’s news agency told the news agency.
According to the GuardianTiesler asked to be paid national effort To identify and convert tunnels, subway stations, underground garages, car parking and underground public buildings in protectors sheltersso that ‘creates space quickly for 1 million people” He said his service will present a complete plan later this summer.
He added that the country was in a road race with time and that based on the construction of new shelters is not enough. Such shelters would require a long time to be designed and built and would be very costlysaid Tiesler. Consequently, existing structures had to be carefully and more immediate.
By about 2,000 shelters in Germany and the protection rooms left over from cold waronly about 580 It is in operation and most need renovations of many millions of euros. They could protect about 480.000 people, just half a percent of the German population. Comparatively, BBK said Finland has 50.000 Protection rooms, corresponding to space for 4.8 million peopleor 85% of its population.
Tiesler stated that attempts should also be made perfection systems informationsuch as applications and road signs to share with the public where exactly can they seek refugeas well as to upgrade the warning sirens. Existing warning applications should also be better protected by hackers, he said.
In fact, he urged his government Friedrich Mertz to ensure the financing for the implementation of his service plans. He has agreed that plans are necessary, but has not yet officially set the funds.
Money is expected to be allocated by the billion which were “released” after the suspension of Germany’s debt brake in March by parliament, allowing large amounts of expenditure to be carried out in the army, in vital infrastructure – such as bridges and roads that allow them to carry tanks and supplies – and political defense.
Information services and structures cyber securitywhich have a vital need for investment, they also compete for funds.
Tiesler estimated that it would be at least needed 10 billion euros in the next four years to meet the needs of political defense and at least 30 billion euros in the next decade.
Also asked for the creation of a compulsory or Voluntary Civil Protection Service and called on citizens to help make the country more durable, saving supplies emergency in the event of a lack of energy and water.
‘Our appeal is: gather several supplies to withstand 10 daysif possible, “he told the newspaper, reflecting similar calls for other European governments.
‘But even a commission for at least 72 hours It would be very useful, “Tiesler added. ‘This can be used to bridge Small holidays in everyday life. “
The ongoing invasion of Russia to Ukraine has caused fears in other countries, especially in its states Balticbut also in Poland and Germanythat Moscow could open new front in Europe.
During the night (06.06.2025), Russian forces launched missile and bombers in the Ukrainian city Kharkovresulting in Three people to lose their lives and 22 to injure. Mayor, Ihor Terekhov, said in a post on Telegram on Saturday that the city “is experiencing the most powerful attack since the start of war».