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“A Strong Single Market needs a Strong European Standardization System”: CEN and CENELEC brought their messages for the new legislative cycle to the European Parliament. During the September plenary session of the European Parliament, CEN and CENELEC shared their call for a reinforced public-private partnership within the European Standardization System with MEPs and other stakeholders.
Stakeholder meeting: publication & implementation of standards on circular design of fishing gear and aquaculture equipment
Data is the fuel driving innovation, transforming industries, and shaping the future of Europe’s digital economy. With data at the core of this transformation, it is crucial to make data accessible to all, while ensuring its security. In support of this vision, CEN and CENELEC are happy to announce the creation of a new joint Technical Committee, JTC 25 ‘Data management, Dataspaces, Cloud and Edge’.
Cement is a crucial, strategic component for the construction sector. However, considerable efforts still need to be conducted to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 for cementitious materials. A new project has been launched to achieve this goal, with the aim of gathering the necessary information, identifying promising new solutions, and shaping future standards.
In a key step toward strengthening global standardization ties, CEN and CENELEC participated in the 9th General Assembly of the African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (AFSEC) in Kigali, Rwanda, on 4-5 September 2024.
Gain valuable insights into the upcoming standardization requests for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and learn how to actively contribute to shaping the future of EU cybersecurity standards.
The twin green and digital transitions open new opportunities for the European industry and citizens, in a quickly changing global scenario. But does Europe have what it takes to meet today and tomorrow’s challenges? How can we make sure that it has the skills and the workforce to remain competitive in the global economy? And what is the role of standardization?
Regulation 1025/2012 on European Standardization is the key legal framework that facilitates the effective public-private partnership between CEN and CENELEC and the European Union/EFTA. Regulation 1025/2012 is currently undergoing evaluation by the European Commission, including a public consultation via a questionnaire that took place on the Have Your Say platform from 2 May 2024 to 25 July 2024.
CEN-CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 21 on ‘Artificial Intelligence’ created a dedicated task group (TG) dedicated to inclusiveness
CEN and CENELEC are excited to share their Declaration for the next legislative cycle. In it, the two organizations call upon the European institutions to commit to priorities that enable a well-functioning Single Market supported by a strong European Standardization System.