Call: voice your opinion on the future of European standards

The European Commission wants to know how to improve the European standardisation system. It is therefore organizing a public inquiry on the review of the EU standardization regime. NBN is calling on everyone involved in standards - from companies to researchers and civil society organizations - to participate. The survey will run until December 17, 2025.

What is it about?

The EU regulation on standardisation defines the way European standards are developed and used to support the EU market and policies. It provides the basis for cooperation between the European Commission, the European standards bodies (CEN, CENELEC, ETSI) and national partners such as NBN.

With the survey, the Commission wants to gather insights on what works well and what could be improved. The goal? A system that is faster, more inclusive and more attuned to today's challenges - from digital innovation to the green transition.

Why participate?

• 💬 Your voice counts.
  ‍Your input helps shape what the new European standardisation policy looks like.
• 🚀 Faster and more flexible processes.
  Europe wants to modernize its system so that it is more responsive to innovation.
• 🌍 More involvement.    
  It wants SMEs, NGOs, consumer organizations and researchers to be able to participate more easily as well.
• 💪 Stronger competitiveness.
  A well-functioning standardisation system helps European companies be stronger internationally.

For whom.

The survey is open to anyone with an interest or experience in standards. In particular, the following groups are invited:

• companies (including SMEs and start-ups)
• sector federations and interest groups
• research and educational institutions
• governments and public organizations
• social and environmental organizations

Join us!

🗓️ Deadline: Dec. 17, 2025
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🌐 How to participate: through the online consultation on the European Commission's "Have Your Say" portal.
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🗣️ Language: you can answer in any official EU language.

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