Omnibus

The AI Omnibus: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202601744 The Digital Omnibus: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52025PC0837

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Denmark to drive GDPR simplification: scaleups must not be forgotten Data Privacy

Denmark to drive GDPR simplification: scaleups must not be forgotten

by Egle Markeviciute

EU Justice Ministers met in Copenhagen to discuss targeted GDPR simplification. While the Commission rules out a full review, momentum is growing to ease burdens, especially for SMEs and scale-ups, which are key to Europe's competitiveness.

Is the EU’s deregulation for tech in the room with us? AI Data Infra Privacy Platforms

Is the EU’s deregulation for tech in the room with us?

by Egle Markeviciute

The EU talks simplification, not deregulation. Despite promises to cut red tape, major digital laws like the GDPR and AI Act are likely to remain largely untouched. Cosmetic tweaks and harmonization are the focus, while new regulatory layers resurface under fresh labels.

EU announces plans to include GDPR in simplification efforts: what do European startups actually need? Data Privacy

EU announces plans to include GDPR in simplification efforts: what do European startups actually need?

by Egle Markeviciute

Yesterday, EU Commissioner Michael McGrath announced that the upcoming Omnibus Simplification Initiative will also include the GDPR. While the core issues with the GDPR are unlikely to be addressed, the EU should consider expanding the discussion to better support European innovators.

Analysis of EU innovation, consumer and tech policy