In case of a natural disaster or emergency, the government should be able to contact the population via multiple communication channels. Both direct and indirect methods should be used to reach a maximum number of people.
Direct communication channels include government apps, while indirect messages can further be broadcasted by media institutions. Ministers Bettel and Bofferding announced that a task force is currently revising the national warning systems, a process which is still ongoing. However, it has already become clear that the current warning system via app needs to be complemented by other mechanisms.
The Ministry for Home Affairs is working closely with the State Information Technology Center (CTIE) to present a concrete project, which should allow for a number of respective reforms to be carried out by mid 2022. The entire system is expected to be compatible with other European warning mechanisms.
