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Proposal for a Regulation for the Digital Networks Act (DNA)

  • POLICY AND LEGISLATION
  • Publication 21 January 2026

The Commission proposes the Digital Networks Act (DNA), which offers a modern, simplified, and harmonised legal framework to bolster Europe's competitiveness.

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By strengthening digital networks, the framework will create the basis for greater adoption of AI, cloud, space and other innovative technologies, and accelerate Europe's digital transformation for the benefit of its citizens. The DNA proposal aims to replace the EU Electronic Communications Code.

The DNA also addresses the fragmentation of the electronic communications sector, and incentivises providers to innovate, grow, scale up and operate across borders within a true single market for connectivity. Furthermore, it enhances network security and resilience by limiting dependencies in the connectivity ecosystem and promoting EU-level cooperation.

You can download the full Regulation Proposal, the Impact Assessment and the summary of the Impact Assessment below, under the Downloads section.

Additional studies supporting the DNA Impact Assessment

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1. COM(2026) 16 - Proposal Regulation Digital Networks Act (DNA)
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2. COM(2026) 16 - Proposal Regulation Digital Networks Act (DNA) - Annexes
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3. SWD(2026) 13 - Impact Assessment (Part 1)
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4. SWD(2026) 13 - Impact Assessment (Part 2)
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5. SWD(2026) 13 - Impact Assessment (Part 3)
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6. SWD(2026) 14 - Summary of the Impact Assessment
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