The Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia informs the interested public that the European Commission has published a proposal for a Digital Network Act - DNA, which aims to modernise and harmonise the European Union's rules on connectivity networks.
The proposal aims to create a more enabling regulatory environment for investment in advanced fixed and mobile networks, in particular fibre and next generation networks. High-performance networks are the foundation for the development of innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing and a key factor for the competitiveness of the European economy. As Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, underlined at the launch, a high-performance, resilient digital infrastructure is essential to strengthen Europe's leadership in innovation, competitiveness and digital sovereignty.
The Digital Network Act proposal aims to strengthen the single market for connectivity, modernise the existing regulatory framework and reduce administrative burdens and reporting obligations so that operators can devote more resources to investment and innovation. In doing so, it fully preserves the fundamental principles of internet neutrality.
The publication of the Digital Network Act proposal is part of a broader package of documents presented by the European Commission at the same time, including:
A report on the functioning of the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC)
Review of the Delegated Regulation on uniform termination rates in the EU
The Digital Networks Act proposal will now be submitted to the European Parliament and the Council of the EU for consideration and will be subject to further coordination at European level. The Agency underlines that the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), which the Agency chairs in 2026, will also play an important role in the legislative process and in the technical debate.
