Carl Bildt emphasized that EU lawmakers must prioritize standardization in their digital and industrial strategies to prevent Europe from becoming a rule taker in the global market. The report, released alongside new mandates for the European Commission and Parliament, aims to guide policy makers in developing a robust industrial strategy for the EU. While the document reflects ETSI’s view that these issues require political attention during a leadership transition, it does not represent the official policy of the organization or its members. The full report is available for download from the ETSI website.
Keywords: digital transformation, standardization, industrial strategy, EU policymakers, innovation