Press Release: Unleashing the potential of Europe’s security industry. Commission opens public consultation

The EU security industry faces a highly fragmented internal market and a weak industrial base. National regulatory frameworks and standards differ widely and the market for security products is highly diversified, ranging from cameras to complex scanner systems. Therefore, it is essential to develop a fast-track system for approval of priority technologies; to make substantial further progress on harmonisation, standardisation; to consider coordinated public procurement; and to accelerate R&D on security technologies including dual-use. To promote this industry the Commission has launched a public consultation to invite all interested parties to share their views on the best policy measures to be taken to make Europe’s security industry a world leader.