Speaking at the “Digital Policy Outlook 2026” conference in Brussels, Deputy Minister Dariusz Standerski told Polish Press Agency (PAP) that Poland had called for more coherent and simplified EU digital legislation since its presidency of the Council of the EU.
“The Commission is clearly heading in the right direction,” Standerski said. “Many of Poland’s proposals have been included in the Omnibus package. We all now see the need to simplify EU law to avoid contradictory obligations.”
The European Commission is currently working on reforms aimed at reducing administrative burdens for businesses and public administrations, while maintaining core EU policy goals in areas like climate, the single market, and digital transformation. The reforms are centered around the so-called Omnibus packages—legal acts that amend multiple regulations and directives at once.
One of the main changes proposed is the creation of a unified reporting portal. “It means a company would submit all required data in one place, reducing the need to duplicate information just because it's required under different regulations,” Standerski explained.
He also noted other Commission proposals aligned with earlier Polish suggestions, including efforts to address widespread frustration over cookie consent pop-ups on websites. “We’re all tired of clicking ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ every time we visit a site,” he said, adding that the EU is seeking a solution that balances convenience and data privacy.
Standerski is set to meet Wednesday with members of the European Parliament working on the legislative simplification initiative.
Opening the conference, MEP Michał Kobosko said 2025 was only the beginning of what will be a major legislative push in digital policy. “We can expect a true digital legislative offensive,” he said, citing upcoming proposals such as the Cloud and AI Development Act, Chips Act, Quantum Act, Digital Fairness Act, and a sweeping new Digital Networks Act.
“A European consensus on these reforms is crucial for global competitiveness and digital sovereignty,” Kobosko added.
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Source: PAP