On 27 January 2026 in Brussels, at the POLITICO conference Back in the game? Europe's race for digital leadership, Marko Mišmaš (AKOS, Slovenia), the BEREC Chair, emphasised the European regulators recognition of the Digital Networks Act's (DNA) objective to simplify various regulations and to establish a more consistent regulatory framework. The BEREC Chair also underlined that simplification should not limit national flexibility or undermine competition and end-user protection.

High-level overview of the DNA proposal

As the conference takes place briefly after the European Commission (EC) published its proposal for the DNA, in his speech, Marko Mišmaš indicated that BEREC is examining the proposal thoroughly and stands ready to provide advice and support to legislators as needed.

During his intervention, he offered a high-level overview of the EC’s proposal, including the approach to copper switch-off, end-user rights, and market regulation. Marko Mišmaš welcomed the new responsibilities assigned to BEREC by the EC. Additionally, he highlighted that the regulators will carefully assess the proposal to grant the EC enhanced regulatory powers at the expense of national regulatory authorities.

In conclusion, the BEREC Chair underlined that fast, reliable and secure networks are essential for Europe’s competitiveness. He stressed that this objective must go hand in hand with a strong competitive environment and with the core objectives of the regulatory framework, which are ultimately vital for Europe’s security and sovereignty.