The Italian Chamber of Deputies issued an opinion on 11 June 2026, concluding that the proposed Digital Networks Act complies with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. The opinion was transmitted to the Council of the European Union on 22 June 2026, as documented in a cover note published that same day.
The opinion concerns the European Commission's proposal for a Regulation on digital networks (doc. 5600/26 - COM(2026)16), which aims to overhaul the EU's telecommunications framework by amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120, Directive 2002/58/EC and Decision No 676/2002/EC, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/1971, Directive (EU) 2018/1972 and Decision No 243/2012/EU. The Italian Chamber of Deputies, as a national parliament, assessed whether the proposal respects the EU's subsidiarity principle—ensuring action is taken at the most appropriate level—and proportionality, meaning it does not go beyond what is necessary. The opinion found both principles satisfied.
This development is part of the broader legislative process for the Digital Networks Act. The proposal, tabled by the Commission earlier in 2026, seeks to modernise digital infrastructure rules, promote investment in high-capacity networks, and streamline regulatory obligations. National parliaments have the opportunity to scrutinise such proposals under the EU's early warning system for subsidiarity. The Italian opinion, which does not raise objections, signals support from one of the EU's largest member states for the Commission's approach.
The opinion carries no binding force but contributes to the political and procedural backdrop as the proposal moves through the Council and European Parliament. No other national parliament opinions have been published in the same timeframe. The Council is expected to begin its examination of the proposal in the coming months, with the European Parliament also preparing its position.