Media associations call for clear political support on the Digital Omnibus

EPC and other European media organisations sent a letter to the Ministers in charge of the Digital Omnibus ahead of the Telecom Council meeting on 9th of June 2026. 

We are highly concerned by the disconnect between the omnibus's stated aim and the ongoing discussions regarding the text and its impact on publisher sustainability. Instead of simplifying rules, the Digital Omnibus introduces additional requirements and restrictions that will make it more difficult to process data in Europe.

In effect the proposal would maintain strict consent obligations while simultaneously preventing companies from effectively requesting and obtaining consent, and offering no working alternatives for key low-risk processes such as audience measurement.

To be meaningful, the Digital Omnibus must deliver on its promise to offer a more proportionate, risk-based framework so that Europe’s digital and media economy can grow and compete globally while contributing to the diversity of content and news. 

The goal of simplification should not constrain legitimate funding models, but instead create the conditions in which privacy, innovation, media pluralism, and economic sustainability can succeed together, said Angela Mills Wade, EPC's Executive Director 

The signatories call on the Council for clear political support to simplify EU rules and boost competitiveness.

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TTE council letter Media concerns on the Digital Omnibus.pdf

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