The “digital fitness check” turns into group therapy for digital industry players Launched to assess whether European digital law is still fit for purpose—if it ever was—the Commission’s “digital fitness check” concluded on March 11 with nearly 200 submissions. Many, both Europeans and Americans, seized the opportunity to list their accumulated frustrations with the regulatory overload of recent years. The consultation launched by the European Commission as part of its “digital fitness check” officially concluded on March 11. Nearly 200 contributions were submitted for this extensive self-assessment of European digital law, intended to gauge the coherence and effectiveness of the regulatory arsenal adopted in recent years. Open since November 19, 2025, the consultation did not really gain momentum until its final days. This situation highlights the current overload facing industry stakeholders:…
