C++26 Disapproved

For the first time in C++ history, the ISO National Bodies rejected the C++26 standard during its October 2026 vote, failing to achieve the required two-thirds majority approval. The primary reason for disapproval was disagreement over the "Contracts" feature, which several National Bodies believed was not ready for release, marking a significant departure from the historically smooth approval process that has existed since 1998. The C++ Standardization Committee must now address the concerns raised and potentially revise the standard before resubmission.