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The ICT standardisation policy of the EU: changes ahead!?

The paper first briefly discusses the current situation in the field of ICT standardisation, with a certain focus on Europe. Here, the perceived diminishing influence of Europe in the international standards arena has led to first (minor) initiatives by the European Commission, aiming at changes in their ICT standardisation policy. Some options currently under discussion are addressed.