Germany conducted its nationwide Warntag, a test of its emergency alert systems, on Thursday.

The exercise, organized by the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various warning channels, including sirens, radio, television, and the Cell Broadcast system, which sends alerts directly to mobile phones.

This year's test was significant as it followed previous years' improvements after initial failures in 2020, where many alerts were delayed or not received.

The Warntag also served to familiarize citizens with emergency procedures, ensuring they know how to respond in real crises.

In the Bundestag, the alert interrupted a session, highlighting the system's reach and effectiveness.

Feedback from the public is being collected to assess the test's success and identify areas for improvement.