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What are the current alert levels?
Thirteen of the fifteen economic sectors that are connected to the system are currently at the standard level of alert: railway, municipal and regional transport, seaports, tunnels and flood defences, chemical and oil industry, natural gas, drinking water, electricity, telecom, nuclear, finance, public events and hotels. There is currently no reason to raise the alert level within these sectors and take security measures that are stricter than those which are already in place. All airports are currently at the level of ‘low threat’.
Schiphol Airport
The situation at Schiphol airport requires some clarification. There were indications that terrorists were interested in targeting the airport. So for some time now, it has been in a state of alert that is comparable to the first level of the Counterterrorism Alert System. The announcement of a ‘low threat’ in relation to Schiphol airport therefore does not change the current threat situation or the security measures that are already in place.
European legislation
Regarding the security measures at airports, it should also be noted that such measures have been intensified at all airports in the European Union since the attacks of 11 September 2001. This was done on the basis of European legislation. As a result, the standard security measures at all airports are stricter than those associated with the basic alert level of the Counterterrorism Alert System.
