North Interior Minister discuss security strategies in Rostock

North Interior Minister discuss security strategies in Rostock

Hanse-Kaserne, Rostock, Deutschland - Today, on July 11th, 2025, the interior ministers of the North German federal states meet in the Hanseatic city of Rostock. From 9:50 a.m. the exchange will take place in the Hanse barracks on the site of the marine command. The ministers will deal with the importance of civil-military cooperation (ZMZ) in the coastal regions, which has become very important due to the current geopolitical situation. In particular, topics such as combating hybrid threats, cyber security and maritime security are the focus of the discussions. These priorities are particularly relevant in view of the War of the War of Russia on Ukraine, which has fundamentally changed the security policy situation in Europe, as [world] (https://www.welt.de/regionales/mecklenburg-vormern/article256384418/nord- Interior Minister-in-rostock) emphasizes.

The attack on Ukraine 2022 and the annexation of the Crimea in 2014 have significantly influenced the perception of threats and the associated security policy in Germany. During this time it has become clear that the strategy of the pacification of Russia did not achieve the desired effect due to economic interdependencies. The Future Forum Public Security has published a green book ZMZ 4.0 from these findings, which gives recommendations for action and addresses the urgent need for a coordinated reaction of the population, political decision-makers and administration, as Zoe’s Bund reports.

hybrid threats in sight

Civil-military cooperation describes the essential cooperation between civilian organizations and armed forces. It is becoming increasingly important, especially in the face of hybrid warfare and the influence of other countries. This requires a rethink in security and foreign policy, which must be prepared for a wide range of threats, including military conflicts, cyber attacks and natural disasters. The aim of the ZMZ is to strengthen the resilience at all levels and to defend a rule-based international order, according to the explanations of security detector.

A central point in the conversations will be the strengthening of resilience against these threats. It is crucial for Germany to have sufficient skills to support the Bundeswehr in the event of a crisis. The responsibility of the entire society also plays a major role: the ZMZ requires mutual support and the trust of all actors, supported by transparent and democratically legitimized integration processes. This is the only way to ensure the social cohesion, which is essential for the administration and combating of such threats.

• Important areas for improvement in the ZMZ:
• deterrent for peacekeeping
• structure of trust and cooperation between the actors
• Integration of military support into civil processes
• Protection of critical infrastructures
• clear organizational structures and responsibilities

The results of the meeting, including concrete measures and recommendations, are presented as part of a press conference in the afternoon. The ministers of the represented countries of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Hamburg and Bremen are in focus to put future security strategies and civil-military cooperation.