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The Seconded European Standardization Expert for India (SESEI) project is launched in March 2013. Its general objective is to raise awareness on the European Standardization System, values and assets in India. The project is supported and operated by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), as well as by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry (EC DG ENTR) and by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

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Newsletter India September 2025

We are happy to present the September edition of the SESEI Newsletter India, from the desk of SESEI VI. The news and updates from the ESOs i.e. ETSI, CEN & CENELEC and EU/EFTA have been broadly categorized into “Digitization” and “Green & Clean Technologies”.

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Newsletter Europe September 2025

We are happy to present the September edition of the SESEI Newsletter Europe from the desk of SESEI VI. The news and updates from the ESOs i.e. ETSI, CEN & CENELEC and EU/EFTA have been broadly categorized into “Digitization” and “Green & Clean Technologies”.

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SESEI’s Article: The European Union’s approach towards trustworthy and safe Artificial Intelligence

AI has become deeply woven into the fabric of our daily lives, often in ways we may not even notice. From virtual assistants reminding us to take medication or playing our favourite genre of music, to AI-driven medical devices, For more details click here>>


 

SESEI Objectives

The SESEI’s mission is to enhance the visibility of European standardization activities,increase the cooperation between Indian and European standardization bodies and support European companies facing standardization related issues hampering market access to India.

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European Standards

European standards are market driven and any stakeholder affected by a standard can have a say in its development. Technical committees drawn from representatives from businesses of all sizes, government, trade associations , research environment, as well as society

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EU-India Relation

The European Union and the Republic of India benefit from a longstanding relationship going back to the early 1960s.The Joint Political Statement of 1993 and the 1994 Co-operation Agreement, which is the current legislative framework for cooperation

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The India AI Impact Summit witnessed a significant presence of European heads of state and senior leaders— marking not just a tech milestone, but a geopolitical moment.

The summit brought together the global AI community with participation from over 100 countries. Notably, 26

The CEO Roundtable at the AI Impact Summit brought together various stakeholders from the world of AI, technology and innovation. The discussions were insightful and forward-looking, focused on scaling AI responsibly, strengthening global collaboration and unlocking opportunities

"India built something that no other country in the world has built—a digital identity for 1.4 billion people."

— President of France, @EmmanuelMacron at #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026

This initiative is a concrete expression of the EU-India partnership. We’re building a trusted talent corridor, boosting our attractiveness for global talent and strengthening our capabilities in AI.

The EU launched the first-ever European Legal Gateway Office in India – an action in the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy & its Blue Carpet initiative, aiming to attract global talent & foster entrepreneurship, with a focus on digital technologies.

A bold move! #ChooseEurope

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo of Finland in New Delhi on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit.

Welcoming the conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement both leaders, reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties, and called for

Launch 2026 India–France Year of Innovation

French President Emmanuel Macron visited India (17–19 Feb 2026) to participate in the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026 and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Together, they launched the 2026 India–France Year of

The European Legal Gateway Office launched in New Delhi is a key outcome of the 16th #EUIndiaSummit, connecting Indian ICT talent with opportunities across all 27 EU Member States and strengthening the EU–India skills partnership.

#LegalGateaway

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed the world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts from across the globe to the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

He highlighted AI’s transformative impact across

Recognizing the transformative power of AI to drive inclusive and equitable development, the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 was inaugurated by Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi on 16 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi—marking the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South.

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