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WHAT'S NEXT?: Improving standards are likely to be driven more by business and technological improvement than governments in the future. The latter will be under severe pressure to cut bureaucracy, speed policy making and improve their nation's productivity performance.

• [New] A notable decision emerged from a late-August 3GPP standards meeting (held in India with strong European participation): engineers agreed that future 6G will likely reuse 5G's core waveforms rather than inventing entirely new radio waveforms bez-kabli. Bez Kabli
• [New] Commercial services and standards will play a key role in the Base Infrastructure Modernization program, a $12.5 billion project that aims to completely overhaul the DAF's existing base area network infrastructure. DefenseScoop
• [New] The EU updated its sustainability reporting rules, which will apply to reports published in 2025, to make them more stringent and standardized. CLEAResult
• [New] Many companies continue to invest in mapping and monitoring their upstream partners, especially as similar rules are progressing under the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which will affect a wider range of sectors in the coming years. S-RM
• [New] Reforms will free up capital for investment by raising the MREL threshold and reviewing the ring-fencing regime, while Basel 3.1 rules will be tailored to support UK competitiveness. Addleshaw Goddard
• [New] Europe's model prioritizes safety and harmonized standards, but its slower timelines risk leaving homegrown firms behind more aggressive U.S. and Chinese rivals. Medium
• [New] In 2026, the rules of the EU Emissions Trading System are to be tightened, the free allocation of carbon certificates to the aviation sector is to be discontinued, and gradually phased out for all industries by 2034. GMK.CENTER
• [New] Deutsche Telekom will gain roaming access to Iridium's forthcoming 3GPP standards-based 5G service, providing NB-IoT direct-to-device connectivity that will keep customers and their assets connected worldwide. Light Reading
• [New] Standards bodies are responding: NIST released new post quantum encryption standards and a transition roadmap in 2024, recommending phasing out RSA/ECC by 2030 and ceasing their use entirely by 2035. Encryption Consulting
• [New] Industry stakeholders have criticized the FAA's proposed BVLOS rules, questioning how drones will be safely integrated into existing aviation frameworks. / USA eplaneai
• [New] Transport Canada will update Canada's safety regulations for electric and hydrogen vehicle systems by adopting international standards. Transport Canada
• [New] Transport Canada will introduce clear and specific rules for transporting certain low-risk dangerous goods by drone. Transport Canada
• [New] Transport Canada plans to update the Commercial Air Service Standards by early 2026 to let airlines submit reports electronically. Transport Canada
• [New] Transport Canada is amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations to turn recurring exemptions into permanent rules, thereby giving industry the certainty it needs to plan and grow. Transport Canada
• [New] Transport Canada is working with international bodies to keep Canada aligned with changing global standards, which the federal government says will make it easier for Canadian companies to work globally. CBC
• [New] Germany, France, Latvia, and others are rolling out new rules in 2025 - and if you are not set up to receive or send compliant e-invoices, you risk falling behind. Space Invoices
• [New] Britain's science, AI and the City of London, joined with America's tech giants and venture markets, could set the standards of this century and help secure western leadership over China for decades to come. This is Wiltshire
• [New] The burgeoning regulatory landscape, with its focus on governance and ethics, will play a crucial role in shaping AI's responsible development and deployment, requiring companies to align with evolving global standards. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Collaboration on standards for data privacy, antitrust enforcement, and content moderation would not only reduce the risk of a full-blown trade war but also foster a more stable and predictable global digital environment. Memesita
• [New] In 2025, generative AI will play a key role in helping companies meet increasingly stringent regulatory standards by simulating various compliance scenarios. Rapidops
• [New] By 2025, AI will not only react to customer behaviour but also predict it. Rapidops
• [New] In 2025, generative AI will analyze real-time user behaviour and external factors to tailor outputs for maximum impact. Rapidops

Last updated: 18 September 2025