Context
Civil Preparedness, i.e. the ability of a nation to continue to be able to guarantee the provision of essential services to its population, is a central pillar for increasing the resilience to crisis situations of all allied nations, and an essential factor for collective defence, as such the EU supports member states in assessing and strengthening it.
The National Civil Emergency Planning Council (CNPCE) liaises with the EU, mainly through the EU Resilience Committee. This committee plays a crucial role in coordinating efforts to strengthen the resilience of member states by promoting collaboration between critical sectors of society, thereby increasing each state's crisis response capacity.
The CNPCE acts as a link between Portugal and the EU when it comes to implementing civil emergency planning policies. This role involves integrating guidelines issued by the EU into the drafting and updating of national plans, thus ensuring that Portugal is aligned with the resilience standards set by the organisation.
This collaboration between the CNPCE and the EU reflects Portugal's commitment to contributing to collective security and maintaining global stability.
Activities (workshops, exercises)
EU IR (PACE) is a joint exercise promoted by the European Union, held every two years, in even-numbered years...
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