Eliminating inconsistencies in digital regulation

The digital integration of the European single market holds immense potential for economic and social value creation. The companies of the electrical and digital industry are expected to generate two thirds of their turnover with digitally enhanced products and digital services by 2026. For them, the deeper integration of the European digital single market is a prerequisite for ensuring the future competitiveness of their businesses. However, companies across all industry sectors face significant challenges due to several regulatory issues, in particular: an increasing volume of regulatory measures, a lack of coherence between different legislations, overlapping or duplicate regulations and dysfunctionalities in European digital policy. These challenges not only lead to legal uncertainties and associated administrative costs but also to unnecessary competitive disadvantages compared to companies in non-EU countries. This document aims to assist policymakers at the national and European levels in making informed decisions when prioritising potential digital policy reforms. Therefore, the incoming von der Leyen Commission and the German government should amend existing legislation in such a way thatregulatory inconsistencies and double regulations are eliminated, and innovation is incentivised.
 

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