On October 30, 2026, the European Commission announced the establishment of an advisory group on Europe's disaster preparedness — the PreparEU Advisory Group. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination among EU member states in the field of emergency prevention and response, including natural disasters and other crisis phenomena. In its statement, the European Commission clarifies the composition of the new advisory group, which will include experts and representatives of various stakeholders. The group is tasked with promoting the development of recommendations to improve civil protection mechanisms and exchange best practices among EU member states. The creation of PreparEU fits into the broader strategy of the European Union to enhance resilience to crises amid increasing instances of extreme weather events, natural disasters, and other security challenges. The European Commission regularly publishes such daily news briefs, informing about current initiatives and decisions in various areas of union policy. Details about specific group members and their mandate, as well as the timeline for PreparEU's start of operations, are expected in subsequent publications by the European Commission.