€10 billion is being earmarked by Germany for civil protection upgrades over the coming years, with new bunker capacity and a mobile app to direct people to the nearest shelter.
War and natural-disaster preparedness are driving the plan, which aims to strengthen public warning systems and physical shelter infrastructure.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet intends to approve the legislation at its next meeting on Wednesday.
With its economy slowing, why is Germany now spending billions on civil defense infrastructure like bunkers?
Can a €10 billion investment truly prepare a modern nation for both climate disasters and potential war?