On 19 November 2025, under the banner of the Digital Omnibus Package, the Commission presented two separate legislative initiatives: the Digital Omnibus Regulation and the Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation, as well as the Data Union Strategy and the European Business Wallet. These texts are still undergoing legislative scrutiny.
The aim of the Digital Omnibus is to reduce costs, facilitate the application of rules, encourage innovation and better coordinate the various digital laws.
The digital package is part of a drive to simplify the regulatory framework in order to strengthen the EU's competitiveness. The aim of this simplification is to make digital law more coherent and less costly for those involved.
The Digital Omnibus is divisive: some see it as a risk to citizens' rights, while others see it as a step towards greater clarity and innovation.
| COMPONENTS OF THE DIGITAL OMNIBUS PACKAGE | |
|---|---|
| Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation | Changes to the timetable for implementation, extension of benefits from SMEs to mid-sized companies, better coordination with the CRA, new legal basis for AI system providers, compliance testing and the scope of regulatory sandboxes. |
| Digital Omnibus Regulation | Data Act Data Act: brings together in the Data Act three existing pieces of data law, which will be repealed (Data Governance Act, Open Data Directive, Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation) and substantially amended: clarification of definitions, relief for providers of PaaS and SaaS solutions, protection of business secrets, a voluntary EU labelling scheme. RGPD definitions, access rights, incident notifications, use of data for AI. Cybersecurity Creation of an ENISA one-stop shop for cyber incidents. |
| Data Union Strategy | Aims to facilitate access to high-quality data across the EU to support innovation, particularly in AI, while simplifying and clarifying data rules. It also seeks to strengthen the Union's digital sovereignty. |
| European Business Wallet | Initiative aimed at creating a harmonised digital portfolio for businesses, enabling them to store and present their official documents easily in all Member States. The aim is to reduce the administrative burden and facilitate cross-border procedures. |
To avoid regulatory complexity becoming a competitive disadvantage, the Digital Omnibus represents a strategic opportunity to clarify the overlaps between existing frameworks. This package should not simply simplify: it should structure an environment conducive to Europe's strategic autonomy.
In parallel with the presentation of the Digital Omnibus Package, the European Commission has launched a Digital Fitness Check to assess whether the EU's digital regulatory framework remains appropriate, coherent and effective.
A public consultation, open until 11 March 2026, invites stakeholders to contribute to this analysis.
The responses will enable the Commission to prepare any proposals for simplifying or adapting existing digital rules.