New strategy to protect the population in Germany - Neue Strategie zum Schutz der Bevölkerung in Deutschland

This publication, dating from 2010, outlines Germany’s New Strategy for the Protection of the Population, a key policy framework developed after 2001 to strengthen national civil protection and disaster management. It aims to enhance cooperation between federal and state authorities in preparing for and responding to large-scale emergencies, such as natural disasters, industrial accidents, or terrorist attacks.

The strategy introduces modern concepts including unified risk analysis methods, improved crisis communication, and the creation of specialised response units like the Medical and Analytic Task Forces. The second edition, published in 2010, reflects the progress made since the original 2002 adoption and highlights the establishment of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) as a central coordinating body.