The Futures of EU Digital Regulation

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Abstract

Since the end of 2025, the European Commission has proposed various ‘omnibus packages’ to reform legislation in critical sectors, with digital regulation being a key component of such efforts. The ‘Digital Omnibus’ introduces changes to data governance and another package that is specific to artificial intelligence, as well as digital-relevant measures in other packages, such as the Medical Devices Omnibus. These reforms have been proposed as a means to streamline regulatory burdens, spur innovation, and reinforce the European Union’s standing as a digital actor in an age of heightened geopolitical competition. Yet, the proposed measures have been subject to considerable critique, which touches not only the fitness for purpose of specific regulatory changes, but also the legitimacy and desirability of the whole reform programme. These simplification efforts co-exist with other legislative proposals that add new layers of complexity to the digital acquis, such as the Digital Fairness Act or the reform of the Cybersecurity Act.

Against this backdrop, this roundtable invites representatives from academia, policy making, and civil society to discuss whether and how the current changes in the landscape of digital regulation will affect European stakeholders and the EU itself.

Programme

• 12.00 – 12.15

  Introduction

  Niovi Vavoula, University of Luxembourg

• 12.15 – 13.30

  Discussion

  • Pascal Steichen, CEO of the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity (LHC)
  • Herwig Hofmann, University of Luxembourg
  • Mark Cole, University of Luxembourg
  • Ixtaso Dominguez de Olazabal, European Digital Rights (EDRi)
  • Marco Almada, University of Luxembourg
  • Giovanni de Gregorio, PLMJ Chair in Law and Technology at Católica Global School of Law and Católica Lisbon School of Law (online)
  • Alain Herrmann, Luxembourg Data Protection Authority

• 13.30 – 14.00

  Q&A

Language

English.

This is a free hybrid event. Registration is mandatory.

The event will run from 12:00 to 14:00 and a cold lunch will be offered.

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