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On 18 March 2026, the European Parliament committees IMCO and LIBE will vote on a draft report linked to the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act. The “Digital Omnibus on AI" proposes changes to simplify how the rules are applied and enforced across the European Union. It also suggests adjusting certain timelines and clarifying obligations for companies and public authorities to help ensure the legislation can be implemented more effectively and consistently.

IMCO Members of the European Parliament are increasing scrutiny of major online marketplaces over the sale of unsafe or illegal products in the EU. As part of this work, the Parliament’s Internal Market Committee invited a representative from AliExpress to a discussion on 23 March 2026. The meeting follows earlier discussions with other platforms and reflects growing concern about product safety, consumer protection, and enforcement of EU rules online.

The European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee (IMCO) is stepping up discussions about criticism of EU digital rules coming from the United States. The committee invited Mr Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the US House Judiciary Committee, for a discussion scheduled for 24 March 2026. The discussion follows a recent report from the same committee criticising EU digital legislation and raising concerns about its impact on American companies and free speech.

On 25 February, Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) held an exchange of views with former European Commissioner Thierry Breton. The discussion addressed the recent visa sanctions imposed by the United States on Breton, Anna-Lena von Hodenberg, Josephine Ballon and Clare Melford, as well as the broader implications for Europe’s digital rulebook and digital sovereignty.

On 25 February, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee discussed the European Commission’s latest report assessing the state of the EU Single Market and its impact on competitiveness. The report underlines that competitiveness and completion of the Single Market go hand in hand — two sides of the same coin. Built around four pillars and supported by 29 performance indicators, it offers an overview of progress achieved and identifies areas where further action is needed.

A new study analysing the “Digital Omnibus” package, was presented at IMCO on 26 February. It outlines the main changes that the Commission proposed across key digital rules on data, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI. It identifies interlinks and overlaps between existing legislative acts. In addition, the study is highlighting issues requiring parliamentary scrutiny, improving legal certainty, strengthening enforcement, and safeguarding the right of the consumers.

On 26 February, MEPs approved an opinion addressing how social media and the online environment affect young people. The text proposes measures to strengthen the protection of minors online, clarify platform responsibilities and improve enforcement across the EU. It also supports setting a common European age limit for social media, whereby young people would need to be at least 16 to use these platforms, unless authorised by parents, while access would not be allowed for children under 13.

On 27 January, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen outlined recent developments in digital policy and reported on the enforcement of the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, including the first DSA non-compliance decision adopted in December 2025 and the ongoing first review of the DMA. Members questioned the Executive Vice-President on issues across her portfolio, notably the proposed 28th regime, the effectiveness of DMA and DSA enforcement, and Europe’s digital sovereignty.

On 29 January 2026, co-rapporteurs Dimitris Tsiodras (ENVI) and Piotr Müller (IMCO) presented a report proposing changes to EU chemicals legislation. The initiative aims to simplify selected requirements and procedures under existing rules on chemicals, cosmetics and fertilising products. The objective is to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and compliance costs, particularly for SMEs, while maintaining a high level of protection for human health and the environment.