nam 22 uu 4500 10.59704/4feea2016600e270 DE-Verfassungsblog cr||||| 260103s2026||||xx#|||||o|||| ||| 0|eng|| 10.59704/4feea2016600e270 doi eng 342 23 Hofmann, Herwig C. H. Author aut This Is Not Simplification - How to Simplify the Digital Acquis Without Undermining Rights Hofmann, Herwig C. H. Verfassungsblog 2026-01-03 Text txt rdacontent Computermedien c rdamedia Online-Ressource cr rdacarrier The European Union’s digital rulebook is increasingly criticized for its complexity, prompting calls for simplification. However, recent proposals like the draft Digital Omnibus regulation are strong on limiting rights but weak on providing clarity. To achieve simplification, we must comprehend and address the root causes of complexity by clarifying rights and obligations, reducing regulatory overlaps, and prioritising long-term coherence over short-term fixes. CC BY-SA 4.0 Digital Omnibus Digital Rights gdpr Regulation Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog gGmbH Verfassungsblog 2366-7044 https://verfassungsblog.de/this-is-not-simplification/ raw object