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Digital Omnibus: a strong first step, but more room for harmonisation

20 Nov 2025
All committees
Digital Economy

The European Commission’s newly introduced Digital Omnibus package is a good starting point for the EU’s digital simplification. Measures such as adjusting the timeline for the application of high-risk AI rules and a reinforced role for the European AI Office are tangible improvements that will give businesses more certainty about how and when they need to meet their compliance obligations. Similarly, the Commission’s launch of a Digital Fitness Check to stress test the digital rulebook and a Data Union Strategy to unlock high-quality data for AI development are important steps. 

Hans Hack confirmed as Vice-Chair (Lawyer/Consultant) and Member of the Board of Directors

18 Nov 2025
All committees

AmCham EU is pleased to announce the results of the confirmation that took place for the Vice-Chair (Lawyer/Consultant) and Member of the Board of Directors position. Congratulations to Hans Hack (FTI Consulting) for being confirmed for a second mandate. We look forward to continuing working with Hans as he contributes his expertise and leadership to advancing AmCham EU’s policy priorities.  

Omnibus I: Parliament delivers critical simplification yet overlooks extraterritorial impact

17 Nov 2025
All committees
Corporate Sustainability

The European Parliament’s adoption of its negotiating position on the Omnibus I package marks a major milestone towards a simpler, more consistent and workable sustainability reporting and due diligence framework for companies operating across the Single Market. The final text, however, fails to reflect the concerns of third-country stakeholders and international businesses over extraterritorial effects.

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