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Twice a year, ETUC organizes national workshops in order to increase awareness within the trade union movement about the world of standards, their influence at the workplace, and their development process. On 22 May, together with Spanish trade union USO, ETUC organized a national workshop in Madrid, Spain, which was kindly hosted on the premises of UNE, the Spanish Association for Standardization.

This year, the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) celebrates its 90th anniversary. With the aim of emphasizing the importance of standards and their application in all areas of life, both nationally and internationally, ISS has started the year with numerous activities. Since January, ISS has participated in several international fairs organized in Belgrade. So far, it has presented itself at the Textile, Tourism, Construction and Technical Fair.

At the end of May, SIST had the pleasure of hosting colleagues from the Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME). During their visit, SIST engaged in a series of productive sessions, sharing best practices and tackling the various challenges currently facing the field of standardization.

On 23 May, the Council adopted conclusions on 'strengthening knowledge valorisation as a tool for a resilient and competitive industry and for strategic autonomy in an open economy in Europe'.

With the European elections approaching, 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? 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?

On 16 May 2024, CEN and CENELEC received the visit of a delegation from SCC (Standards Council of Canada), headed by Mrs Chantal Guay, SCC’s Chief Executive Officer.

Every year, the European Union celebrates 9 May as Europe Day. This day marks the Schuman Declaration, which was presented on 9 May 1950 and proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, precursor to the European Union. Europe Day is also an opportunity to commemorate the historical events that led to the creation of the EU.

InDiCo-Global has launched the first open call for project proposals.

The European Commission offers all stakeholders the opportunity to provide input for the development of the Horizon Europe work programme 2025, which sets out the funding opportunities for research and innovation activities coming up next year.