Digital Networks Act

CALL FOR EVIDENCE Ref. Ares(2025)4545535 - 06/06/2025 FOR AN EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT RUN IN PARALLEL This document aims to inform the public and stakeholders about the Commission's work so they can provide feedback on the intended initiative and participate effectively in consultation activities. We ask these groups to provide views on the Commission's understanding of the problem and possible solutions, and to give any relevant information that they may have, including on the possible impact of the different options. TITLE OF THE INITIATIVE Digital Networks Act LEAD DG (RESPONSIBLE UNIT) Directorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (Unit B1 - Electronic Communications Policy, Implementation and Enforcement) LIKELY TYPE OF INITIATIVE Legislative proposal INDICATIVE TIMETABLE Q4 2025 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Policy | Connectivity This document is for information purposes only. It does not prejudge the final decision of the Commission on whether this initiative will be pursued or on its final content. All elements of the initiative described, including its timing, are subject to change. A. Political context, problem definition and subsidiarity check Political context As laid out in the Letta, Draghi and Niinistö reports, and in the Commission’s Communication A Competitiveness Compass for the EU, a cutting-edge digital network infrastructure is critical for the future competitiveness of Europe’s economy, security and...