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KRITIS Umbrella Act: ZVEI Calls for Rapid and Nationwide Harmonised Implementation
On January 28, 2026, the Bundestag adopted the KRITIS Umbrella Act (KRITIS-Dachgesetz), marking a significant milestone in strengthening the physical resilience of critical infrastructures in Germany. For the first time, the legislation establishes binding,...
European Court of Justice establishes clear rules for body cameras
Data protection and security in public spaces readjusted With its ruling of 18 December 2025 (C-422/24), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has set a key course for the use of body cameras in Europe. The decision focuses on a question of high practical relevance for...
Critical Infrastructure Protection Act passed: New security requirements for Germany’s critical infrastructure
In view of increasing hybrid threats, geopolitical tensions and growing dependencies on functioning infrastructure, the Bundestag has passed the Kritis (=Critical Infrastructure) umbrella law. With the law to strengthen the resilience of critical facilities, Germany...
German economy lacks the necessary momentum
DIW, ifo Institute and IAB see a slight recovery, but no reason to sound the all-clear The economic barometer of the German Institute for Economic Research (https://www.diw.de) (DIW) rose slightly further in January to 94.8 points. By way of comparison, the figure was...
Video surveillance between security, perception and facts
Statement by Sebastian Hornung* In a recent LinkedIn post, Sebastian Hornung takes a clear stance on the debate surrounding video surveillance in public spaces. The starting point is a regularly recurring public reaction: as soon as it becomes known that the police or...
Converging technologies and the transformation of industrial value creation
How AI, energy, production and security technologies are reshaping Europe's competitiveness and social resilience Technology is no longer a marginal phenomenon. It has become the driving force behind social and economic restructuring. Entire industries are undergoing...
3DX-RAY Secures Multiple Unit Order for ThreatScan AS1-ISC Systems
3DX-RAY Ltd has successfully sold multiple units of its AS1-ISC Systems, each equipped with both AS1 and AS2 panels, to a law enforcement agency in North Africa. The 3DX-RAY ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) is a fully integrated robust, lightweight amorphous silicon portable...
New guidance document on Precautionary measures for protecting vital installations and facilities
Euralarm has released a new guidance document on Precautionary measures for protecting vital installations and facilities, providing practical direction to strengthen the physical protection and resilience of critical infrastructures across Europe. The purpose of this...
Europe’s digital backbone
Why secure connectivity is now a core pillar of defence Secure connectivity is critical to Europe's defence capabilities and resilience and should be treated as a strategic priority, according to a new report by Vodafone. The report, Europe's digital backbone: why...
