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The 2026 State of the European Union (SOTEU), delivered by Ursula von der Leyen on 16 September 2026, signals a policy agenda built around three core pillars. While the accompanying focuses primarily on manufacturing and technology industries, several broader SOTEU announcements are equally relevant to Euralarm members and deserve attention.

11 September 2026 marks an important milestone in the implementation of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). From today, manufacturers of products with digital elements are legally required to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe cybersecurity incidents through the new CRA Single Reporting Platform (SRP), operated by ENISA.

The German updated Fact Sheet on the ECHA proposal for restriction of PFAS is now available for download.

The French, Spanish and Italian updated Fact Sheet on the ECHA proposal for restriction of PFAS is now available for download.

New guidance calls for a risk-based, integrated approach to preventing, detecting and controlling fires in onshore and offshore wind turbines.

Euralarm has published a new position paper addressing the assessment and certification of sounders and Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) using radio frequency links.

The Compliance Newsletter of August 2026 is available for download.

An updated version of the FAQs on Environmental Product Declarations EPDs is now available for download.

New guidance helps the fire safety and security industry understand cloud sovereignty requirements for critical applications

New guidance helps the fire safety industry navigate environmental responsibilities and evolving PFAS regulations across the UK and Europe.

Euralarm's Extinguishing Section has updated the Fact sheet with the Euralarm response to the ECHA proposal for restriction of PFAS.

Euralarm recommends expressing a strong objection to the current scope of draft prEN 40000-10 which threatens to undermine the free choice of standards for demonstrating compliance with CRA essential requirements for fire safety and security products in the default category

How can Europe strengthen the resilience of its critical infrastructure while responding to the challenges of an ageing population? These were the central themes of the Euralarm Industry Forum, held in Munich on 16 June, where experts from across the fire safety and security sector shared their insights on the trends shaping the industry's future.

The Compliance Newsletter of June 2026 is available for download.

Euralarm has published a new White Paper on fire safety in a connected world. The document covers integrating detection, remote services and cybersecurity.

Euralarm has released its Annual Report 2025-2026. 

The recordings of the Young Professionals webinar on stanardization is now available via the Euralarm website.

Euralarm has welcomed Pfannenberg as new member. The company will become member of the Euralarm Fire Section.

The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation, running until 23 June 2026, to gather feedback on the clarity of its draft guidelines and the usefulness of the accompanying examples for classifying high-risk AI systems under the AI Act.

Synguard has joined Euralarm as a member. The leading European technology company specializing in access management solutions has joined the Euralarm Security Section