EU Digital Omnibus update: simplifying Europe’s digital rulebook
The European Union [https://european-union.europa.eu/index_en] is
moving forward with its Digital Omnibus
[https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/digital-omnibus-regulation-proposal],
a legislative initiative designed to simplify and streamline
Europe’s digital regulatory framework. Introduced by the European
Commission [https://commission.europa.eu/index_en] 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
[https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/consumer-protection-law/review-eu-consumer-law_en],
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
[https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/15554-Digital-fitness-check-testing-the-cumulative-impact-of-the-EUs-digital-rules_en]
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
[https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/digital-omnibus-regulation-proposal]
and stay tuned!  

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Publication Date/Time
2026-03-16T09:00:00+00:00
How the European Commission is streamlining digital legislation while
safeguarding trust and innovation