Firefighters are struggling with the siren replacement. Metnar's ministry admitted it has a "big problem"

The Czech Republic's siren system, crucial for emergency alerts, is facing delays in modernization due to procurement issues, forcing reliance on the national budget instead of EU funds. The Interior Ministry acknowledged that they cannot utilize the allocated European grants, which will slow down the upgrade process. The outdated sirens, which only emit sound, are being replaced with digital systems capable of conveying voice messages. The modernization has stalled due to challenges in procurement and opposition from certain companies. The exact financial implications for the national budget remain unclear, as officials have not disclosed the necessary funding amount.