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2025 has been a year of reflection and projection for EA. As EA marked its 25th anniversary, we also took decisive steps toward the future in publishing our Strategy 2030, a roadmap designed to ensure that accreditation continues to deliver trust, competence, and expertise in a rapidly evolving environment.
A key milestone was the launch of the EA MLA Mark, providing a clear signal of confidence, reliability, and European recognition for accredited services. At the same time, our engagement with the European Commission intensified, with a growing number of legislations referencing accreditation across sectors such as sustainability, digitalisation, and cybersecurity. These developments confirm the central role of accreditation in supporting the EU Single Market, while also highlighting the need to preserve the principles of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 as the revision of the NLF (New legislative framework) progresses.
In 2025, EA continued to strengthen its system and its partnerships, from advancing technical work and peer evaluation to deepening cooperation with stakeholders and international partners. Workshops on AI and digitalisation, and new collaborations within the European Quality Infrastructure network, reflect a system that is both robust and evolving. Together, these efforts ensure that accreditation remains a trusted foundation, answering today’s challenges and those ahead.
Dr. Andreas Steinhorst
Executive Secretary
