Law of duty: The case for a US-inspired EU Preparedness Act

Law of duty: The case for a US-inspired EU Preparedness Act

Cover image: picture alliance / SIPA | Charles BurySummary Europe faces an era of geopolitical uncertainty, demanding a stronger response to security threats. Increased defence spending is essential but not enough. To be truly prepared, the EU needs a whole-of-society approach. An EU Preparedness Act, partly inspired by the US Defense Production Act (DPA), would empower the EU to mobilise industrial capacity, protect critical infrastructure, saf…