Council agrees position for simplification of the EU’s digital legislative framework

The Council of the European Union has agreed on its position to simplify the EU’s digital legislative framework and the implementation of harmonised rules on AI.

The Council, which adopted its position on 13/03/2026, will begin negotiations with the European Parliament to reach an agreement on the so-called Digital Omnibus package proposed by the Commission in November 2025. The package aims to ensure that the implementation of the AI Act is smooth, predictable and innovation-friendly.

Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, which will hold the presidency of the Council until the end of June 2026, said: "Streamlining the AI rules is essential for ensuring the EU’s digital sovereignty... The proposal will bring greater legal certainty, make the rules more proportionate and ensure more harmonised implementation across member states."

As this initiative stems from the broader political objective of strengthening EU competitiveness by reducing administrative burdens on businesses and creating more favourable operating conditions in the EU, "member…