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Brussels, May 9, 2025 – Happy Europe Day from CEN and CENELEC! In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, Europe not only reflects back on the hopes of peace, integration and democratic cooperation in Europe, but the day where the foundation of the European Union was solidified. One notable success of this cooperation has and continues to be the European Single Market.
The implementation of the AI Act depends on a strong foundation of European standards and best practices – developed collaboratively by industry, public authorities, consumer representatives, researchers, and other stakeholders.
The April issue of the CEN-CENELEC newsletter 'On the Spot' is out now!
Thanks to funding from the European AI & Society Fund (EAISF), ANEC has been able to launch a new AI Taskforce for consumer professionals. The AI Taskforce was created early February and has 9 members from 8 countries (Austria, Germany, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Greece, Spain and Italy).
On 3 April, the Standardization Request for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was officially accepted by CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI. In response to Mandate M/606 from the European Commission, the three European Standardization Organizations have committed to delivering harmonized standards well in advance – at least one year before the CRA enters into application.
Every year on 28 April, millions of people come together to observe International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), a day dedicated to remembering workers who have tragically lost their lives, become disabled, or suffered injury or illness due to unsafe working conditions.
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Estonian Centre for Standardisation and Accreditation (EVS). The anniversary is celebrated by digital initiatives highlighting 25 years of progress in standardization in Estonia.
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) is conducting its Bi-Annual Survey to better understand the needs and experiences of individuals and organizations that are using standards. This survey is of primary importance for identifying challenges, improving accessibility, and enhancing the usability of standards across industries.
In April, the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) participated in two important events that highlighted the broad impact of standards – one aimed at the professional community and the other at students and young people.
On 12 February 2025, the Presidential Committee approved the new three-year mandate of the PC Advisory Body on SMEs (SME-WG). This group has long served as a key platform for addressing the needs and concerns of small and medium-sized enterprises within the CEN and CENELEC system.