In the fourth exercise of EU MODEX Cycle 12, medical and search and rescue teams joined forces in Graz, Austria, to test their interoperability and coordination in a large-scale earthquake scenario. A complex scenario in the heart of Styria From 14 to 18 October 2025, the Graz region became the stage for an extensive EU […]
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From 16 to 18 June 2025, the European Commission held the AI for Preparedness workshop, gathering experts from public institutions, research, industry, and civil protection to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance disaster risk management (DRM) in line with the EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy (PUS). Day 1: Strategic foundations Opening the event, Deputy
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Wine production is deeply woven into Europe’s cultural identity and rural economy, but it is also emerging as an unexpected ally in wildfire prevention. When thoughtfully managed, vineyards can help reduce the spread of wildfires and protect Europe’s landscapes, communities and heritage. The EU is the world’s leading wine producer, accounting for over 60 percent of global
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What is it? The EU established the European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP) to advance European cooperation in civil protection. Its objective is to enable a faster, better-coordinated, and more effective European response to both human-induced disasters and natural hazards. All EU Member States, along with 10 additional states also participating in the EU Civil Protection
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The European Commission is providing new emergency aid to support communities devastated by Cyclone Chido across Mayotte and Mozambique. Responding to France’s request for assistance, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Sweden have offered shelter and other items via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The EU also stands ready to mobilise additional support via its rescEU stockpiles.
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