This paper offers an in-depth update on global 6G standardization efforts and the role of SNS-JU projects in shaping them. It reviews progress in key bodies like 3GPP, ETSI, and ITU, emphasizing their impact on 5G Advanced and early 6G development. It highlights how these efforts enhance interoperability, support European leadership, and drive innovation in AI, spectrum use, and infrastructure. The role of 6G-IA in pre-standardization is also explored, showing alignment with regulatory and industry goals. The paper showcases SNS-JU contributions and concludes with recommendations on collaboration, policy alignment, and boosting global standardization input.