Eight EU countries have formed a coalition to enhance crisis preparedness, emphasizing the need for coordinated action against various threats. The coalition, including Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Sweden, aims to develop a Joint Coalition Agenda to implement the Preparedness Union Strategy proposed by the European Commission. Key initiatives include creating a 72-hour survival kit for citizens and improving cooperation between civilian and military authorities. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)