1 Amendments of Mika AALTOLA related to 2024/2082(INI)
Amendment 740 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the need for EU citizens to have a broader understanding of security threats and risks in order for a consciousnessmprehensive notion onf European defence to emerge; calls for the EU and its Member States to develop awareness- raising and educational programmes aimed at improving knowledge on defence among citizens, especially young people, and at strengthening the resilience and preparedness of societies to face security challenges; calls on the Commission and Member States to initiate a discussion based on the recommendations presented in Mr Niinistö's report on Europe's Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, including the critical importance of citizens in crisis preparedness and response, in particular the psychological resilience of individuals and household preparedness; further calls for the Member States to consider and implement cross-sectoral strategies to address broad security threats, and security of supply;