Key facts:
Europe is undergoing a period of intensifying geopolitical tensions, intricate economic interdependencies, and accelerated technological changes. As a consequence, developing national and European resilience is a central security policy task. Germany, as Europe's economic and infrastructural hub, faces mounting pressure from hybrid threats.
Crucially, resilience results from the interplay between state capability, economic stability, and social cohesion. The private sector plays a pivotal role as operator of critical infrastructure, driver of innovation, and facilitator of cross-border knowledge exchange. This report examines concrete approaches for cross-sectoral resilience strengthening in Germany, identifying gaps and measures needed across state, economy, and society.