Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu:

It is essential to prepare while conditions are favorable. Our EU Preparedness Union strategy focuses on improving our readiness and cooperation within the European Union.

Our approach centers on anticipating, informing, and preparing, with EU involvement at all levels. We must work together with member states, regional and local governments, and society as a whole to effectively manage risks such as climate change, cybersecurity, and disinformation.

The COVID pandemic has shown that joint action is crucial. Our strategy includes actions to enhance societal preparedness, including promoting volunteerism and combating disinformation.

We are committed to a joint approach and want member states to do the same with their policies. The strategy includes concrete actions to achieve this.

Thank you.

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Commissioner Hadja Lahbib:

450 million citizens. 450 million reasons to be better prepared. The threats to Europe are complex and require a joint response.

Our strategy includes 30 concrete actions to work across sectors. We are establishing a new EU Crisis Coordination Hub and strengthening our civil protection.

We also involve younger generations through programs like Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. Cooperation and preparedness are essential for Europes security.