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2023-06-30
Ensuring a harmonised AI and ICT Professionalism standardization: read the new CEN White Paper

CEN/TC 428 "ICT Professionalism and Digital Competences" has released a White Paper on how standards on ICT professionalism can support European AI policies to embed ICT professional competence within the development of AI systems.

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News
2023-06-29
Investing in standardization, investing in the future: interview with Pauline Mourlon, Schneider Electric

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?

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Policy
2023-06-27
CEN and CENELEC response to European Commission proposal for Critical Raw Materials Act

CEN and CENELEC welcome the  European Commission‘s proposal for the Critical Raw Materials Act, published 16 March 2023 and the aim to reinforce EU monitoring capacities and strengthen both the EU value chain (through the identification of mineral resources and raw materials projects in the EU's strategic interest, with strong environmental protection) and the EU external policies on CRMs. The CRMA has provided several references to the of use European Standards, how to make the relationship with international standards and what resources can be allocated to support these activities.

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Publications
2023-06-22
Discover the new fully digital CEN and CENELEC Annual Report 2022!

The CEN and CENELEC Annual Report for 2022 is now available, in a renewed, fully digital design.

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Workshop
2023-06-20
CEN Workshop COURAGEOUS on testing methodology for C-UAS systems

This CEN Workshop intends to develop one CWA (Workshop Agreement): ”Unmanned aircraft systems — Counter UAS — Testing methodology”

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Workshop
2023-06-19
CEN Workshop on Design and Construction Codes for Gen II, III and IV nuclear facilities (Phase IV)

In the nuclear industry, specific design and construction codes provide a set of essential engineering tools for the design, construction, and integration of nuclear high safety class components and systems. 

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Newsletter
2023-06-19
Standards help us live better: UNI’s new awareness campaign

Standards are everywhere in our lives, and they help us live better. To help say this, UNI, the Italian National Standardization Body, has received an exceptional  celebrity endorsement: Giovanni Storti (from the famous Italian comedy group Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo), is the leading actor in UNI’s new awareness campaign on the role of standards in everyday life.

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News
2023-06-16
The EU Product Safety Award recognises product safety innovation and excellence

CEN and CENELEC are happy to support the EU Product Safety Award, organised by the European Commission. The Award celebrates innovative business initiatives and research that increase the safety of consumers.

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Policy
2023-06-16
Read CEN and CENELEC’s position on the Net Zero Industry Act proposal

CEN and CENELEC have developed a position paper on the proposed Net-Zero Industry Act. This document has been written in response to the consultation launched by the European Commission on 20 March 2023. CEN and CENELEC believe that European standards will be a vital tool to meet the high ambitions of increasing strategic net-zero technology production in Europe set by the Net-Zero Industry Act. 

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Press release
2023-06-16
Standardization boosts productivity and trade: a Macroeconomic Study

A new macroeconomic study reveals the substantial benefits of standards in fostering economic growth. Looking at the evidence from six Northern European countries, the study finds that 25 % of labour productivity growth in the past decades is associated with increased standardization as well as 9 % of total exports growth. 

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