EENA calls for emergency communications to be included in the new EU Stockpiling Strategy.
EENA emphasised the need for the upcoming EU Stockpiling Strategy to address vulnerabilities in electronic communications networks that support emergency communications in its response to the Commission consultation on 30 April 2025. To achieve this, EENA recommended that the European Commission take an expansive approach to stockpiling, which not only addresses stockpiles of physical equipment, […]
Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen prioritises public safety in address on Digital Networks Act
European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen’s address during the 2025 EENA Conference provided the close to 800 public safety professionals who attended with key insights into the European Commission’s ambitions for emergency communications in the upcoming Digital Networks Act. The Digital Networks Act (DNA) is currently being prepared by the European Commission for publication at […]
EENA publishes open letter with disability organisations on improving accessibility in emergency communications
On 23 April, EENA, the European Disability Forum, the European Blind Union, the Cyprus Confederation of Organisations of the Disabled, the Polish Disability Forum, and the Malta Federation of Organisations for People with Disabilities published an open letter calling for increased accessibility in emergency communications. Among others, Blind and partially sighted people, people with intellectual disabilities, […]
EENA 2025 Conference materials available now!
We are happy to share that the materials from EENA 2025 are now available on the event website! Dive back into the sessions, relive your favourite moments, and explore the insights shared throughout the conference in Helsinki. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this edition possible, from our inspiring speakers to our valued […]
EENA Publishes First Report on Direct-to-Device Emergency Communications in Europe
EENA is pleased to publish its first report on advances in direct-to-device emergency communications, and their potential impact on emergency communications in Europe. This report offers an overview of recent advancements in satellite communications, their potential impact on emergency communications, and the legal frameworks which may apply to them. Smartphones will soon be able to […]
X_HeERO project kicks off to future-proof Europe’s emergency services with Next-Generation 112 capabilities
The X_HeERO project has officially launched! This EU-funded project aims to prepare Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across the EU for the implementation of Next Generation (NG) eCall, based on the 112-emergency number. eCall, the emergency call service that notifies emergency services in cases of a road accident, is a vital technology for the protection […]
EENA Urges Commissioner Lahbib to Integrate European Public Warning Lessons into EU Preparedness Strategy
During its 112 Day action at the European Parliament, EENA emphasised the importance of integrating lessons on European public warning into the upcoming Union Preparedness Strategy. EU citizens are at the heart of EU preparedness, safety, and resilience, and public warning is key to integrating them into disaster response. This was EENA’s key message to […]
Strengthening Crisis Resilience and 112: EENA Co-Organises European Parliament event with MEPs
On the occasion of European 112 Day (11 February), MEP Grégory Allione from the Renew Europe group, in partnership with EENA organised an event on “Strengthening Resilience and Crisis Management: How to Promote EU Coordination and Better Define the Role of 112?” at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This event was held in advance of […]
112 Day: New PSAP Global Edition Report & EENA’s Recommendations
New PSAP Global Edition 2024: Insights into emergency response systems worldwide EENA’s latest PSAP Global Edition is now available, offering a comprehensive look at how Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) are evolving worldwide. The report examines the structure, procedures, and technological advancements of PSAPs in 64 countries, providing valuable insights into key developments such as […]
EENA Calls for BEREC to ensure copper switch-off lessons are applied in the 2G and 3G switch-Off
EENA’s response to the BEREC draft report on managing copper network switch-off emphasised the need to use the lessons learned during the copper switch-off process to protect access to emergency communications during the 2G and 3G switch-off. While much attention has been paid to the 2G and 3G switch-off due to its impact on access […]