« When a crisis occurs »: the EU plans a cross-border emergency communication system

The European Union plans to implement a high-speed cross-border emergency communication system to replace radios still used by firefighters, police, and rescue services, which often fail at national borders. Examples of challenges during incidents, such as a wildfire in Belgium and a shooting in the Netherlands, highlight the need for this system. The new system would utilize 5G technology and satellites as backup solutions to ensure instant and effective communication between emergency services across Europe.