Union Civil Protection Mechanism and Union support for health emergency preparedness and response
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Last active 03 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal expands EU disaster response and health emergency support, including stronger coordination, stockpiles, early warning, and crisis-management capacity.
Who it affects
It affects people facing disasters or health emergencies, Member States’ emergency systems, patients needing evacuation, communities exposed to climate or security risks, and suppliers of medical countermeasures.
Core of the proposal
- Creates a Crisis Coordination Hub for cross-sectoral crises alongside the Emergency Response Coordination Centre.
- Supports procurement, stockpiling, production capacity and deployment of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures.
- Requires Member States to share risk assessments and capability information at least every five years.
- Extends rescEU transitional support for national capacities, including aerial firefighting, until 2034.
Key provisions
- Transitional law
- Until 2034, EU support may cover 75% of costs for rapid access to national capacities designated as rescEU capacities.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Decision No 1313/2013/EU (32013D1313)
- entire act: repeals the entire decision with effect from 1 January 2028
Latest update
16 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker