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news Dw English 2026-05-19

Germany Plans Major Boost for Civil Defense with €10 Billion Investment

Germany's government intends to allocate €10 billion to enhance civil defense and population protection measures in anticipation of emergencies, addressing significant existing needs.


Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog of needs is huge.

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