European UnionEuropean UnionProposalCOM(2026) 16
Digital Networks Act
Proposed regulation that would merge the European Electronic Communications Code, the BEREC Regulation and the radio spectrum programme into one telecoms law, with a single passport for operators, longer spectrum licences and national plans to phase out copper networks.
European Economic and Social Committee adopts its opinionJun 18 4 months ago
- Body
- European Commission
- Session
- 10th parliamentary term
- Introduced
- Jan 21
- Topics
- Telecom
Timeline
Jun 18 4 months ago
Apr 27 6 months ago
Referral to ITRE committee announced in plenary, 1st reading
Feb 26 8 months ago
Jan 21 9 months ago
Commission proposal COM(2026) 16 published, procedure 2026/0013(COD)
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Change log
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