Luxembourg Advocates Simplified Digital Legislation at EU Council Meeting

On Friday 5 December 2025, Luxembourg’s Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy Service reported on the participation of Elisabeth Margue, Luxembourg Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister responsible for Media and Connectivity at the European Union Telecommunications Council in Brussels.

According to the report, on Friday 5 December the Council adopted conclusions on European competitiveness in the Digital Decade and discussions focused on simplifying the digital legislative framework, addressing challenges posed by e-commerce platforms and enhancing cybersecurity.

Luxembourg fully supported the Council’s conclusions aimed at strengthening digital competitiveness in Europe and Minister Margue reaffirmed this ambition during the review of the Digital Decade objectives, expressing her support for an open, interoperable digital environment based on reliable data.

Ministers exchanged views on simplification in the digital domain, emphasising the reduction of administrative burdens and the improved implementation of existing legislation. On this point, Minister Margue emphasised:“Simplification must become a European reflex. A clear, coherent and predictable framework is essential to support innovation, strengthen our competitiveness and allow European companies – particularly SMEs – to operate within a clear and stable regulatory environment.”

The Council also conducted in-depth discussions on the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the challenges posed by certain e-commerce platforms based outside the EU. Minister Margue stressed the importance of a coordinated approach to combat illicit practices and to protect citizens effectively. She also welcomed the recent initiatives of the European Commission aimed at strengthening oversight and investigating very large online platforms (VLOPs).

Moreover, during the ministerial lunch on cyber resilience, Minister Margue shared Luxembourg’s experience in responding to recent cyberattacks and highlighted the need to strengthen cooperation and information exchange between Member States. She also noted that Luxembourg recently adopted its first National Resilience Strategy, which includes a dedicated cybersecurity section.