We call for a Future European Initiative on Metrology

 - This page invites stakeholders to endorse the following statement in support of a Future European Initiative on Metrology. Find the statement and the form to fill in below. -

Stakeholder Statement in Support of a Future European Initiative on Metrology

Driving Europe’s Competitiveness and Technological Sovereignty -

A Strategic Asset for the EU’s Future

Metrology, the science of measurement, is a strategic asset for a competitive, innovative, and resilient Europe.

The current European Partnership on Metrology has laid the foundation for a cohesive, integrated and high-impact metrology landscape in Europe. By coordinating national efforts, strengthening research excellence, and engaging with key stakeholders, it has helped align metrology with European industrial and societal priorities.

As Europe advances its agenda for competitiveness and technological sovereignty, metrology is more essential than ever. It supports the introduction of breakthrough technologies, advanced manufacturing, and secure supply chains while underpinning regulatory compliance and the development of interoperable, trustworthy data ecosystems. Metrology provides the scientific foundation for standardisation and regulation, ensuring that new technologies are safe, reliable, and fit for purpose in both European and global markets.

In this context, metrology is a key enabler of the objectives of the European Competitiveness Fund, which builds on the EU Competitiveness Compass and sets the strategic orientation for the future EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

Call to Action

We, the undersigned, call on the European Commission, European Parliament, Member States, and Associated Countries to deepen the European Integration in Metrology by:

• Sustaining and strengthening the research performed in the European Partnership on Metrology beyond 2027 as a pillar of EU strategic autonomy
• Ensuring long-term investment in European metrology research, infrastructure, and human capital
• Aligning future metrology priorities with the strategic objectives of the European Competitiveness Fund, including technological leadership, supply chain resilience, and innovation-driven growth
• Embedding metrology in Europe’s policy missions, including those related to advanced technologies, health, energy, environment, and AI

Commitment Statement

We express our commitment to a strong, coordinated and integrated European metrology system. We recognise its critical role in building Europe's future competitiveness, securing its technological sovereignty, and reinforcing its global leadership in innovation.