As part of the ‘Preparedness Union Strategy’ (see EUROPE B13608A1), the first-ever EU strategy for stockpiling essential products, which was presented by the European Commission on Wednesday 9 July, focuses on taking stock of the current situation and increasing coordination between Member States so that the EU is better prepared to deal with crises of any kind, whether they are caused by natural disasters, pandemics, industrial accidents, cyberattacks or armed conflicts (see EUROPE...