Today, the Cabinet of Ministers took note of the informative report by the Ministry of the Interior on the implementation of the National Civil Protection Plan in 2025. The report summarizes the preventive, preparedness, and disaster management measures implemented by state institutions and municipalities, strengthening Latvia's security and readiness for crisis situations.
In 2025, cell broadcast technology was introduced in Latvia, supplementing the state’s early warning system, alongside a broad public awareness campaign titled "Cell Broadcast – Be Informed and Act!".
The technical capacity of the State Fire and Rescue Service has been significantly strengthened—over a three-year period, 93 specialized firefighting tankers, six container trucks, headquarters vehicles, and other equipment were acquired. A decision was also made to strengthen the capacity of volunteer societies by transferring fully equipped firefighting tankers to them.
Disaster management infrastructure has been further developed—in 2025, 12 new disaster management centers were commissioned, while construction work continues on several other sites. Civil protection exercises and training sessions for municipalities were regularly organized, strengthening cooperation and readiness for various threat scenarios.
Nearly 50 million euros from the ERDF and the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism were attracted for the construction of shelters and the development of civil protection infrastructure. Improvements were also made in the field of health security—the vaccination system was enhanced, epidemiological investigations were conducted for more than 14,600 cases of infectious diseases, and public information activities regarding preparedness for epidemics and pandemics were continued.
The Role of the EU in the Implementation of the Plan
The targeted investments from European Union funds have played a decisive role in the successful implementation of the National Civil Protection Plan and the tightening of national security frameworks. Without EU funding, such rapid and large-scale modernization of infrastructure would not have been possible. Investments from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) have served as the foundation for turning theoretical security guidelines into tangible results, including new, energy-efficient disaster management centers and top-tier rescue equipment. This financial support has allowed Latvia not only to respond to acute challenges but to proactively build a resilient civil protection system that guarantees long-term protection and a sense of security for every resident of the country.
