The European Commission has announced new initiatives aimed at enhancing the resilience of the European Union in the face of a growing number and complexity of crisis situations. According to a press release published in Brussels, the EU intends to take concrete measures to strengthen preparedness at both the level of individual citizens and state structures. Among the stated areas of focus are helping residents of European countries to protect themselves independently during emergencies, as well as ensuring that national civil protection systems can continue to function even under conditions of large-scale disasters. The Commission emphasizes that such measures are becoming particularly relevant against the backdrop of increasing frequency and complexity of crises facing Europe — from natural disasters to man-made and hybrid threats. The initiative fits into a broader EU strategy for strengthening collective resilience and coordination among member states in matters of emergency response. Details of specific measures, including potential funding, updates to response protocols, and information campaigns for the public, are expected in subsequent statements from the European Commission. European authorities have previously indicated the need to revise approaches to crisis management taking into account climate change, rising geopolitical tensions, and other factors that complicate forecasting and prevention of emergencies on the continent.