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 core of the Manifesto are 6 main calls for action, tackling all aspects of European standardization, from the inclusiveness and robust funding of the system as a whole to the importance of harmonized standards for SMEs and the use of standards to fully harness the opportunities of the twin transition. The SBS calls for action are:
- Ensure a more inclusive standardization system that makes the Single Market work better for everyone
- Secure robust funding for standardization and SME participation and support European global leadership in standards
- Promote SME-friendly digital and sustainability standards, letting SMEs fully harness the opportunities of the twin transition
- Ensure the timely development and citation of harmonized standards, which are key for SME growth
- Invest in the uptake and implementation of standards by SMEs to help them thrive
- Fully implement Regulation 1025/2012 on European standardization, rather than revising it
You can read the full version of the manifesto here.
