EU Digital Omnibus update: simplifying Europe’s digital rulebook
How the European Commission is streamlining digital legislation while safeguarding trust and innovation
The European Union is moving forward with its Digital Omnibus, a legislative initiative designed to simplify and streamline Europe’s digital regulatory framework. Introduced by the European Commission in November 2025, the Digital Omnibus brings together targeted updates to existing rules on data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, aiming to reduce overlaps while maintaining high standards for fundamental rights, data protection and innovation. The proposal is part of the Commission’s broader simplification agenda to make EU legislation clearer and easier to apply in practice.
Since its publication, the Digital Omnibus has progressed through several key phases. It was preceded by a call for evidence and stakeholder feedback, which helped inform the proposal presented on Tuesday, 19 November 2025. Alongside the legislative package, the Commission launched the Digital Fitness Check, a broader evaluation examining how EU digital laws interact and what their combined impact is on people, businesses and public authorities. This initiative is designed to assess whether the current digital rulebook remains coherent, effective and fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
A key recent milestone in this process was the closure of the public consultation and call for evidence for the Digital Fitness Check on Tuesday, 11 March 2026. During the consultation period, stakeholders were invited to share practical experiences, including examples of overlapping obligations, cumulative reporting requirements and areas where multiple digital rules create unnecessary complexity. The Commission will now analyse the contributions received, with the results expected to inform possible future simplification measures, policy adjustments and next steps in the development of Europe’s digital framework.
Where is the Digital Omnibus heading next? As the initiative moves forward, further updates will shape the future of Europe’s digital framework. Find more information on the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus page and stay tuned!
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