💻C++26 Fails DIS Ballot, First Draft to Do So

C++26's DIS ballot failure sets a new precedent

C++26 draft failed its DIS ballot, marking the first time a C++ draft has done so. The draft missed both DIS approval conditions: 12 out of 20 voting members and no more than 25% negative votes. Nine countries voted against it, and the ISO/IEC Directives require a full report within 12 weeks. This failure could reshape future C++ development, with the SC22 chair deciding the next steps. The next WG21 meeting is in Búzios, Brazil, from November 16 to 21, 2026.