Regulatory Framework

The Regulatory Framework Working Group (RF WG) plays an indispensable and crucial role in the review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications. The WG focuses on a wide range of systematic sectoral reviews of electronic communications in Europe and provides technical contributions to the sectoral legislative reforms of the European Commission (EC) and the co-legislators.

Working Group Co-chairs

Ervin Kajzinger

NMHH, Hungary

Antonio De Tommaso

AGCOM, Italy

Work in 2026

In 2026, the RF WG will continue working on related topics, based on the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communication (BEREC) Work Programme 2026.

BEREC inputs to the regulatory framework review and the DNA

According to Article 122 of the EECC, the EC must, by 21 December 2025, carry out a review of the functioning of the EECC and report to the European Parliament and the Council. BEREC remains ready to assist the EC in this exercise. BEREC has already started its own assessment of the extent to which the electronic communications framework is enabling the accomplishment of the EECC’s objectives, and of whether the framework’s provisions are effective to that end.

The EC has also announced a proposal concerning a Digital Networks Act (DNA), which is expected at the beginning of 2026. BEREC will analyse the DNA legislative initiative and will provide its expert view in 2026, and throughout the legislative process.

Ad hoc input to the EU/NRAs

In line with Article 4 of the BEREC Regulation, and in addition to the input which BEREC has to provide to the EC, it will assist and advise national regulatory authorities (NRAs), the European Parliament, the Council and the EC. BEREC will also cooperate with the NRAs and the EC, upon request or on its own initiative, on any technical matter regarding electronic communications within its remit.

BEREC has been providing a forum for NRAs to discuss matters related to the electronic communications regulatory framework, and has contributed to EU institutions on key legislative initiatives in the sector.

BEREC will also make itself available to engage with the EC in relation to the review of the BEREC Regulation, as well as on matters concerning any further sectoral legislative initiatives of the EC.

Why is this important?

It is fundamental that the European NRAs are integral part of the legislative process and make their voices heard to ensure that EU legislation is down to earth and effective for the benefit of all European citizens.