EU strategy for crisis provision: threats and national concerns!
EU strategy for crisis provision: threats and national concerns!
Brüssel, Belgien - On June 2, 2025, the EU Commission presented the "Preparedness Union Strategy" in the European Parliament's health committee. This strategy aims to strengthen the EU's crisis resistance not only in the health sector, but in various areas. The strategy was presented by Hans Das, the Deputy General Director of the General Directorate for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Protection (DG Echo). However, the announcement triggered mixed reactions.
Critics, including the FPÖ-EU MP Gerald Hauser, express concerns about a possible expansion of the EU competencies. Hauser warns that the EU Commission could intervene in sensitive areas such as security, defense, health, education and climate protection under the pretext of crisis. These fears are also reflected in Hauser's criticism of the integration of security and crisis issues in educational and youth programs, which he sees as a potential indoctrination.
critical topics and possible danger of attacks
In addition to the concerns about national responsibilities, the critics also see military components of the strategy as alarming, such as the establishment of a large field hospital. Hauser fears that almost every topic could be seen as a crisis, which would significantly influence the responsibilities within the EU. He refers to EU crisis management during corona apandemia as an example of inefficient health policy and calls for a return to the focus on national crisis prevention.The EU strategy for crisis prevention was presented by Kaja Kallas and the Commission to support the Member States in their preparation for future threats. A report on the work of the EU Authority for Crisis Prevention and Review (HERA) presents success and challenges. Hera was founded over three years ago and, among other things, strengthened the pension and reaction capacities in dealing with critical drug bottlenecks. The strategy includes 30 leading campaigns and an action plan for promoting a culture of "built -in provision" in the EU.
comprehensive approach to threats
The challenges that the EU is facing are diverse. This includes geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats and cyber security risks that require urgent action. The strategy has the following essential goals:
- protection of basic social functions such as hospitals and schools.
- Improvement of critical equipment.
- adaptation to climate change.
- Promotion of provision in the population, for example through emergency care for 72 hours.
- Establishment of an EU crisis center to optimize the crisis reaction.
- Strengthening civil-military cooperation.
- Development of a comprehensive risk and threat analysis at EU level.
- collaboration with external partners like NATO.
With the "Preparedness Union Strategy", the EU strives to better prepare for future crises and threats and at the same time avoid possible interventions in national responsibilities. The successful implementation of this strategy could be crucial to ensure the security of EU citizens in an incense world. Further information on this topic can be found in the reports of , of course, magazine , EU representation in Germany and Federal Chancellery .
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