EU urges residents to have three days of food in case of crisis
Photo: The EU is urging citizens to keep 72 hours' worth of food at home (Getty Images)
The European Commission recommends that all EU residents have at least a 72-hour supply of food and water in case of a crisis. The document states that Europe must be prepared for war, pandemics, and natural disasters, according to Politico.
The European Commission warns of the need to stockpile food and resources for three days in case of an emergency.
According to the draft "Union Preparedness Strategy," which Politico has reviewed, every EU citizen must be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in the event of an emergency.
"In case of extreme disruptions, the initial period is the most critical," the document states, which considers possible scenarios including military conflicts, cyberattacks, pandemics, and natural disasters.
Europe remains in a state of constant readiness following the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the authors of the strategy note.
The document states that none of the major crises in recent years have been short-term or isolated, and Europe can no longer afford to merely react to challenges but must anticipate them.
Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Roxana Mînzatu, will present the strategy on Wednesday.
The document provides for the creation of a resilient threat management mechanism, regardless of its origin. Among the key measures are recommendations on stockpiling supplies, crisis planning, ensuring access to shelters, and critical resources.
It should be noted that the European Commission has presented the ReArm Europe plan worth 150 billion euros for the rearmament of Europe. At the summit on March 6, EU leaders discussed and approved this plan.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explained that the plan provides member states with fiscal space for investment in defense.
