"The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, conflict driven by terrorist means and cyberspace attacks can be a direct threat to Germany and its allies," it said. While acknowledging that "an attack on German territory requiring conventional defence is unlikely," Europe's biggest economy should be "sufficiently prepared in case of an existence-threatening development in the future that cannot be ruled out," the strategy document said. He also challenged charges of electioneering, arguing that the strategy is the result of a long reflection process that had been in 2012. "It's only responsible, sensible and appropriate to make cool-headed preparations for a catastrophe scenario," he said, stressing that "every country in the world does that". Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere rejected the criticism, saying that "while we all hope that we will be spared from major crisis, we must be prepared" should disaster strike. The defence ministry is looking at training the military to respond to major terror assaults, while Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere last week announced tough new anti-terror measures including a controversial proposal to strip jihadist fighters of their German nationality.And the population took to social media to mock the strategy, with the hashtag #hamsterkaeufe (squirrelling away) and photos of the furry rodent widely circulating on Twitter. It’s most likely just a precaution, and a smart one at that.
#Germany tells citizens to stockpile food update#
The plan marks the first broad update since 1995, when a dismantling of federal civil defense. Germany on Wednesday urged its population to stockpile food and water in case of terrorist or cyber attacks, as it adopted its first civil defense strategy since the end of the Cold War. Does this mean something is going to happen Does it mean the government knows something and they’re not saying Not likely. Stockpile Food in Case of Attack, Germany Tells Citizens. Haunted by its Nazi past, Europe's most populous country has for decades been particularly cautious about military issues.īut this year it set out a new roadmap outlining Germany's ambition to assume a bigger defence role abroad, within the frameworks of NATO and the European Union.Ī string of attacks at home in July - including two claimed by the Islamic State group - has also sparked a fierce debate about internal security. Sharing is caring The German government told citizens to stockpile enough food and water for at least 10 days. It also encourages the people to stockpile sufficient food for 10 days, and water to last five. It comes after German citizens were told to stockpile food and waste in case of a catastrophe, its been reported. The plan makes civilian backing of troops a priority while advocating making buildings more resilient and increasing capacity in the healthcare system. Germany is currently on high alert after two Islamist attacks and a shooting rampage by a mentally unstable. "The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, conflict driven by terrorist means and cyberspace attacks can be a direct threat to Germany and its allies," it said. For the first time since the end of the Cold War, the German government plans to tell citizens to stockpile food and water in case of an attack or catastrophe, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung newspaper reported on Sunday. For the first time since the Cold War ended, the German government is advising citizens to stockpile food and water for use in a national emergency, a media report said. While acknowledging that "an attack on German territory requiring conventional defence is unlikely," Europe's biggest economy should be "sufficiently prepared in case of an existence-threatening development in the future that cannot be ruled out," the strategy document said. Read more about Germany asks citizens to stockpile food, water first time after Cold War on Business Standard.
Therefore there must be preparations for clear planning and reaction mechanisms."
The plan marks the first broad update since 1995, when a dismantling of federal civil defense structures was advocated as security policies were eased in the wake of German reunification.īut the 69-page document warned that "the security policy environment has changed again".Ĭritics however accused Chancellor Angela Merkel's "grand" right-left coalition of scaremongering ahead of key state elections in September.Īnd the population took to social media to deride the strategy, with the hashtag #hamsterkaeufe (squirrelling away) and photos of the furry rodent widely circulating on Twitter.īut the government argued that in a "dangerous situation a rapid and effective reaction is necessary.
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