The EU simplification drive continues at pace – Digital Omnibus is just around the corner
Early in its mandate, the second von der Leyen Commission has demonstrably prioritised regulatory simplification. Following the announcement of the first Sustainability Omnibus in February 2025, the Commission has since proposed similar initiatives across various sectors, including investments, agricultural policy, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), defence readiness, and chemicals. This sustained drive now extends to digital regulation, a commitment underscored by Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen .
After months of deliberation on streamlining the EU's digital rulebook, the Commission has now announced a comprehensive "Digital Package on Simplification". This package comprises two key components: (i) a Digital Omnibus, designed to streamline legislation in areas such as data, cybersecurity, and AI, and (ii) a Digital Fitness Check, aimed at assessing and reducing administrative burdens within the EU’s digital regulatory framework.
Digital Omnibus
On 16 September 2025, the Commission launched a here
“During this mandate, many of the digital rules are up for review, and I would like to reflect together with you and with the stakeholders where there is space for cutting red tape. Beyond regulatory simplification, there is also much room for improvement by using technology for burden reduction” Henna Virkkunen, European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy (November 2024)
