The European Commission (EC) believes that all European households should have a stock of water, medicines, batteries and food to last for 72 hours without external assistance in the event of a crisis. This was reported by the Spanish newspaper El País with reference to the draft strategy to be presented by Brussels.

According to the version of the publication, the EC warns that Europe must be prepared for a potential conflict, as well as cyberattacks, pandemics and the consequences of the climate crisis. “We must prepare for incidents and cross-cutting crises on a large scale, including the possibility of armed aggression that affects one or more Member States,” the draft document says. However, the newspaper specifies that the strategy could still be amended.

Brussels warns that “the EU must be able to deploy all available means and assets in support of member states,” “this may include military resources.” El País writes that the EC also plans to create a digital platform so that citizens and travelers can get information about risks and available options (such as shelters) in the event of a crisis situation. In addition, the EC is considering coordinating at European level strategic stockpiles of medicines, energy and even food.
“In the event of armed aggression, the armed forces will need civilian support to guarantee the continued functioning of the state and society,” the draft explains. According to the publication, the new European strategy, due to be presented on Wednesday, is part of a broader package to prepare the EU for any threat until 2030.