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777 firefighters from 14 European countries will be strategically pre-positioned in high-risk areas across Cyprus, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. This is the highest level of participation since the pre-positioning programme's launch in 2022.
The recommendations focus on 6 key areas: risk and crisis communication, information integrity, inclusion, self-sufficiency, engagement, and education.
The 3rd and final session of the European Citizens' Panel on Preparedness is from Friday until Sunday. After almost 3 months of deliberation, the 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 Member States, representing EU diversity, will finalise their recommendations on preparedness.
Since the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism by Spain on 6 May, the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre has been facilitating the safe evacuation of people aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
This Humanitarian Air Bridge will deliver essential health and shelter items – from the EU's own stock and its partners – to the most vulnerable, reaffirming the European Union's solidarity with Lebanon and steadfast humanitarian support to the country.
The discussions take place after the adoption of the Commission Communication on integrated wildfire risk management and few days after the Commission adopted its Proposal for a Council Recommendation on this issue.
Since the start of Russia’s war of aggression, the EU has worked around-the-clock with Member States and partners to ensure that Ukrainian patients in urgent need of treatment can access care beyond the country’s borders.
The European Union experienced its most devastating wildfire season on record in 2025, with over 1 million hectares of land burnt – an area roughly the size of Cyprus – according to new data from the European Forest Fire Information System.
Wildfires pose a growing threat to Europe, with climate change increasing their intensity and frequency. In line with the Preparedness Union Strategy, this communication provides guidance on how to better prevent, prepare for, respond and recover from wildfires.
The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. It comprises disinfectants, personal protective equipment, disposable coveralls, face masks, shoe covers, and other items essential for curbing the further spread of the virus.