Ireland has its work cut out given the universal view that much work is needed to deliver a DNA that is true to its original intentions
The Council of the EU’s DNA progress report
Member States see the EC’s attempts to reduce fragmentation as having the potential to undermine their national autonomy
Event debrief: Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2026
The DNA and Cybersecurity Act captured the audience’s attention as stakeholders made their concerns clear ahead of the EC’s publication of its digital sovereignty package
Extending sub-3GHz spectrum licences in Malta
The MCA’s proposal for expiring bands aims to help operators navigate technological shifts while pre-empting forthcoming EU regulation
FCC: Deregulating the copper switch-off
The FCC is continuing its ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’ agenda by reducing requirements associated with the copper switch-off that have been deemed overly burdensome
Event debrief: BEREC’s 14th Stakeholder Forum
The body’s early assessment of the DNA provided for the day’s ‘fil rouge’, with the EC appearing defensive in the face of a robust critique of its proposals
MWC26: Regulation & Policy Roundup from Day 2
Concerns over addictive design, agentic AI and security took centre stage as representatives from industry, policymakers and Hollywood shared their thoughts
Event debrief: Tragedy of the commons and the responsible use of networks
By differentiating it from the ‘fair share’ debate, Vodafone appears to have captured the curiosity of regulators who see the proposal as a mature way of trying to solve the problem
Event debrief: BEREC’s 13th Stakeholder Forum
With differing appetites and priorities for regulatory reform, the EC is keeping its cards close to its chest in terms of what the eagerly anticipated DNA could propose
The EC’s 2025 work programme
The EC’s planned activities seek to kickstart growth by cutting red tape and enhancing competition, while being mindful of the security of critical digital infrastructure
