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Virkkunen says Commission will simplify overlapping EU tech rules in 2025

Commissioner Henna Virkkunen told reporters the Commission will table at least five simplification packages in 2025, including one addressing overlap between the AI Act, DSA, DMA and GDPR. She said simplification would not weaken enforcement of these rules.

Reported Opinion AI-drafted Reuters, 20 February 2025

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