European Commission proposes changes to EU standards system
The plan aims to speed standards development, increase small-business representation and support the bloc’s strategic interests, the Commission said.
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- The European Commission announced the proposal in Brussels on Oct. 6, 2026.
The proposal would modernize how standards are developed across the EU, according to the Commission.
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The European Commission said its proposal is intended to make the EU standardisation system faster, increase the representation of small- and medium-sized enterprises, and better support the bloc’s strategic interests. The source item does not provide further details about the proposed changes.
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European Commission proposes changes to EU standards systemEuropean Commission
The plan aims to speed standards development, increase small-business representation and support the bloc’s strategic interests, the Commission said.European Commission
The European Commission announced the proposal in Brussels on Oct. 6, 2026.European Commission
The proposal would modernize how standards are developed across the EU, according to the Commission.European Commission
The European Commission said its proposal is intended to make the EU standardisation system faster, increase the representation of small- and medium-sized enterprises, and better support the bloc’s strategic interests.European Commission
The source item does not provide further details about the proposed changes.European Commission