EU moves to speed up standards, tighten control over strategic tech
By Inbar Preiss ( October 6, 2026, 15:03 GMT | Insight) -- A proposed overhaul of the EU standardization system has been unveiled, aimed at speeding development and strengthening control over strategic technologies. The European Commission could restrict foreign participation, depart from international standards, use alternative standards bodies and require free access to standards supporting EU laws.The European Commission proposed an overhaul of the EU’s standardization system on Tuesday, aiming to cut years from the development of technical standards and give Brussels more control over standards for strategically important technologies....
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