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The European Commission is currently proceeding with the evaluation of Regulation 1025/2012 on European Standardization to determine whether the legislation is still fit for purpose as the basis for the European standardization system. In the framework of the evaluation, the EC launched a public consultation over the summer, to which the ETUC replied, together with a number of trade unions.
The new political mandate of the EU institutions, along with the ongoing evaluation of Regulation 1025/2012 on European standardization and the calls for a stronger and more competitive Single Market of the Letta and Draghi reports, put SMEs and standardization at a crossroads. Understanding the importance of this moment, SBS publishes its “Manifesto for the 2024–2029 EU term – SMEs at the heart of European standardization.”
At the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), summer was anything but quiet, as SIST diligently prepared for numerous fall projects that bring fresh opportunities for learning and collaboration.
The content of this proposed CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) is developed as part of the Horizon Europe project n. 101121167 TeamUP “Holistic capability and technology evaluation and co-creation framework for upskilled first responders and enhanced CBRN-E response”.
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?
This CEN-CENELEC Workshop intends to develop two CWAs related with the automation of road maintenance technologies.
The July issue of the CEN-CENELEC newsletter 'On The Spot' is out now!
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.
Data is the backbone of the digital economy: it enables economic growth and competitiveness, fosters innovation, improves public services, and advances scientific research.
The motivation for this workshop comes from the Horizon Europe funded project MARBEFES - MARine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning leading to Ecosystem Services (Grant Agreement no 101060937). One aspect of the project aims to achieve ecological and socio-economic valuation through a validated set of innovative tools. As part of the development of these tools, the project identified the need for a common methodology for ecosystem valuation which could be applied across European waters.