How are the EU member states preparing for a potential war and disaster scenario?

Friday, Jan 10, 2025

EU nations prepare for war and disaster; Sweden’s expert advises self-sufficiency against Russian attack.

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European states are preparing for potential war and disaster scenarios, with some actively promoting population resilience and anticipating conflict. In contrast, there is often a lack of accessible communication domestically. A Swedish survival expert outlines necessary steps for self-sufficiency during the initial days of a Russian attack. The full invasion of Ukraine by Russia has significantly impacted European security architecture; previously non-aligned nations like Finland and Sweden have decided that NATO membership offers sufficient security, leading to increased defenses on the Finnish eastern flank and rising defense budgets across Europe.


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