Observed Signal · Jun 26, 2026 · Policy Update · Source: Horizont · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Negative
EU States Postpone Vote on Digital Omnibus Cookies
The Cypriot Council Presidency had planned a Friday vote on the privacy aspects of the EU’s Digital Omnibus package, but the item was removed from the agenda of the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (AstV). The postponement prevents the European Council from adopting its position on the contested legislative package under the Irish Council Presidency as previously expected. The development delays political progress on proposed changes affecting cookies, consent and related data‑privacy rules across the EU, increasing regulatory uncertainty for publishers, advertisers and technology vendors while negotiations continue among member states.
EU-level delay in forming a Council position on the Digital Omnibus affects forthcoming cookie/consent rules and creates regulatory uncertainty for publishers, advertisers and adtech vendors across the bloc.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The Cypriot Council Presidency had planned to vote on the privacy aspects of the Digital Omnibus.
- The Digital Omnibus item was not placed on the agenda of the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the EU Member States (AstV).
- The postponement delays the European Council from adopting a position on the Digital Omnibus under the Irish Council Presidency.
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