Germany to invest in everyday shelters, shifting from Cold War bunkers
Germany's government has approved a new Civil Defense Plan that transitions from Cold War-era bunkers to more accessible everyday shelters. This initiative comes in response to heightened security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and aims to enhance public safety. The plan includes a €10 billion investment to improve civil defense infrastructure and capabilities.
- ▪Germany's new Civil Defense Plan shifts focus from Cold War bunkers to everyday sites like parking garages and subway stations.
- ▪The government plans to invest €10 billion to enhance civil defense and military capabilities.
- ▪Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized the need for modern solutions to current security challenges.
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Germany to invest in everyday shelters, shifting from Cold War bunkersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA yellow marked door is pictured in a civil defence shelter in Munich, Germany, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Christine UyanikPublished May 20, 2026, 11:24 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 11:24 PMMay 20 - Germany's government approved a new Civil Defense Plan on Wednesday, shifting from Cold War bunkers to everyday sites such as underground parking garages, tunnels and subway stations.Debate over civil defense has intensified in Europe since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and Germany has sharply increased military spending since then.The plan is part-funded from a special fund exempt from debt rules that was approved last year, the Interior Ministry…
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