The Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB) requested Dr. Berndt to compile this report. Dr. Berndt resides in Germany and for over 10 years had worked at DOCOMO Communications Laboratories Europe GmbH as its CTO/CSO. He also has, among other distinguished positions throughout his career, overseen several EU R&D projects. Dr. Berndt is the elected Vice-chair of the Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF) for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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Beyond 5G Activities in Europe with additional flashlights on B5G US activities（12th January　2026）

Contents
Executive Summary

1. Digital Europe Program amended
2. European Commission launches two strategies to speed up AI uptake in European industry and science
3. Switzerland joins Horizon Europe and other key EU research and innovation programs
4. Smart Networks and Services SNS JU - recent accomplishments
5. ETSI accelerates next-generation 6G technology

Paving 6G for North American Leadership

6. Presidential Memorandum to ensure America's leadership in 6G development
7. Update on Next G Alliances
8. Intent-Based Autonomous Networking
9. Upcoming 6G related events in Europe and the US