Europe torched its own rulebook to please business, and business is still unhappy

The EU's effort to reduce regulatory burdens for businesses through a series of omnibus bills has faced criticism from companies for being slow and complex, despite initial industry support. The Digital Omnibus, which modifies key digital laws like the AI Act and GDPR, has pleased few stakeholders, with privacy groups opposing rollbacks and industry unhappy with diluted changes. The European Commission attributes delays to member states' implementation challenges, while some firms call for a mor