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Research & Innovation
2025-05-16
New Horizon Europe Work Programme released - emphasis on Standardization grows!

This week the European Commission published the long-awaited Work Programme for 2025-2026 which sets out the R&I funding opportunities under Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe with is the largest R&I programme of the EU to date has as overarching goal to contribute to the green and digital transition as well as to building a united, more competitive, fairer and more resilient Europe.

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Policy
2025-05-09
Happy Europe Day!

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.

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Workshop
2025-05-06
Launch of the CEN Workshop 'Methodology for Early-Stage Sustainability Assessment for Chemical and Biochemical Manufacturing Processes'

A new CEN Workshop is being planned which will complement the activities of the EU project 'ETERNAL'. The aim of this project is to contribute to the safe and sustainable development of pharmaceutical manufacture, use and disposal.

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Newsletter
2025-05-02
AI and Standards – Building a trusted future for Europe

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.

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Newsletter
2025-05-01
On the Spot - Issue 61 • April 2025

The April issue of the CEN-CENELEC newsletter 'On the Spot' is out now!

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Newsletter
2025-05-01
ANEC launches AI Taskforce

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).

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Newsletter
2025-05-01
Cyber Resilience Act: Standardization Request Officially Accepted by CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI

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.

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Newsletter
2025-05-01
2025 IWMD: Honouring lives and demanding safer workplaces

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.

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Newsletter
2025-05-01
EVS celebrates its 25th anniversary

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.

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Newsletter
2025-05-01
Help Shape the Future of Standards: Participate in the IFAN Bi-Annual Survey

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.

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