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At the end of May, colleagues from Standards Norway and Europe spent some inspiring days together in Norway focusing on business model innovation.
A new macroeconomic study commissioned by Austrian Standards and conducted by the Austrian Institute for Applied Economic Research (GAW) highlights the measurable contribution of standardization to Austria’s economic performance over the past decade (2013–2023).
On 25 June 2025, the second Steering Committee meeting of the SESEI 6 project (Seconded European Standardization Expert in India) was held, gathering all project partners: CEN, CENELEC, ETSI, several Directorates from the European Commission, as well as EFTA.
On 23 and 24 June 2025, CEN and CENELEC held a training for SESEC and SESEI assistants on strategic topics for Europe.
On 12 May 2025, CEN and CENELEC welcomed a delegation from the Gulf region and its six Member States. During the visit, CEN and CENELEC delivered a presentation on the European Standardization System in the context of the European quality infrastructure.
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.