Memo: European travellers face risks abroad – half unaware they can call “112” in emergencies in all EU countries

A Eurobarometer survey conducted at the end of January 2014 showed that most Europeans were still unsure about which number they should call in case of emergency in a foreign country. Despite years of efforts, Europeans do not know they can use “112” to reach emergency services in all EU countries. EU would like to improve people's awareness of that emergency number.

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ESO: Background information: 112 day: 74 % of Europeans don't know what emergency number to call when travelling in the EU. New campaign http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-112-day-74-of-europeans-dont-know-what-emergency-number-to-call-when-travelling-in-the-eu-new-campaign/

ESO: Background information: Telecoms: Commission calls on Member States to step up awareness of Europe's single emergency number 112 http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-telecoms-commission-calls-on-member-states-to-step-up-awareness-of-europes-single-emergency-number-112/

EurActiv, 12.02.14: EU states reprimanded for 112 emergency call failures http://www.euractiv.com/infosociety/eu-states-reprimanded-112-emerge-news-533430

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