The European Commission presented on January 21, 2026, the proposal for the Digital Networks Act (DNA), an ambitious reform of the electronic communications framework in the European Union [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/proposal-regulation-digital-networks-act-dna]. Its goal is to simplify, modernize, and unify the rules governing digital networks in order to enhance Europe's competitiveness and accelerate its digital transition.
The contents of the legislative proposal include, among others, the following:
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Modernization and unification of the regulatory framework
The proposal replaces and merges the existing European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), the BEREC Regulation, parts of the Open Internet Regulation, and parts of the e-Privacy Directive, aiming to reduce fragmentation and create a genuine single European connectivity space. -
A single licensing regime (Single Market “passport”)
The proposal introduces a unified licensing process for providing communication services across all Member States, simplifying the current complex, multi-layered process. This will particularly enhance cross-border operations and the development of larger European providers. -
Strengthening the security and resilience of networks
The proposal aims to strengthen the security and resilience of telecommunications infrastructures, which constitute essential resources for society and the economy. It establishes obligations and cooperation mechanisms to ensure network availability, especially in times of crisis. -
New framework for spectrum and satellite services
The Regulation recognizes that telecommunications resources (spectrum and numbering) are public goods of strategic importance and proposes a new framework for their management at pan-European level. Among other things, it proposes longer and renewable spectrum usage licenses, harmonized and simplified procedures for spectrum allocation, a new regime for unified licensing of satellite services at the EU level, mandatory spectrum sharing where required, aiming to increase efficiency and facilitate investments, and a unified framework for managing numbering resources, pan-European. -
Accelerating the transition to next-generation networks and services
A gradual deactivation of copper networks is expected by 2035, while promoting "fibre-first" strategies, ensuring high performance, lower energy consumption, and modern digital services for citizens and businesses.
Additionally, it proposes a reform of the universal service content to ensure the availability of affordable and adequate connectivity for all citizens and businesses, while strengthening end-user rights. -
New governance model for the electronic communications sector
The proposal reforms the institutional framework regarding the role of BEREC and establishes new bodies at the Union level (Radio Spectrum Policy Body – RSPB and Office for Digital Networks - ODN), defining their responsibilities and enhancing cooperation with national regulatory authorities.
The Digital Networks Act proposal is a crucial step toward shaping the future landscape of European digital infrastructures. The Regulation proposal, as submitted on January 20–21, 2026, will be officially transmitted to the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, which will initiate the usual legislative procedures.
In this context, the General Secretariat for Telecommunications and Post invites all interested parties —especially network providers, technology companies, consumer associations, educational and research institutions, public organizations, and social partners— to submit their views, comments, and proposals regarding the content of the regulation proposal.
Your observations are important for shaping national positions during the negotiation phase on the final content of the Regulation.
Your positions and proposals can be submitted electronically by sending an email to the electronic addresses ggtt@mindigital.gr and dir_edey@mindigital.gr, until 20/4/2026.