Following the publication of the EC’s White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure" Euralarm is emphasizing in this briefing the potential risks and challenges associated with an uncoordinated and premature shutdown of 2G and 3G networks.
The professional team of Euralarm has been strengthened with Carlos Perez as new Technical Manager for the Fire and Extinguishing sections. Carlos succeeds Michael Scharnowsky who is retiring.
Euralarm, together with 17 other organizations focussed on improving the safety of European citizens, has sent a joint letter to Mr. Frans Timmermans, vice president of the European Commission, calling for the establishment of structural coordination of all initiatives of the European Commission related to the fire safety of European buildings.
The European Parliament has plenary voted in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recently. This is a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock. However, the new directive also creates fire safety and security challenges. Euralarm proposes a planned and holistic approach of these topics.
Following the publication of the EC’s White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure" Euralarm is emphasizing the potential risks and challenges associated with an uncoordinated and premature shutdown of 2G and 3G networks.