THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026|No. 17873
EU · Business

Germany's Trade Secret Concerns Jeopardize EU Digital Simplification Deal

Germany's objections regarding trade secrets provisions are threatening to block an agreement on the EU's digital simplification package, potentially delaying crucial digital economy reforms.

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Germany is trying to block agreement on EU governments’ negotiating position on the digital simplification package, or Digital Omnibus, over its trade secrets provisions, MLex understands. National ambassadors are still expected to debate the latest text on Wednesday afternoon, but agreement now appears unlikely. It is unclear whether Germany's objections amount to a wish for tighter or looser protections for trade secrets. Germany is trying to block an agreement on EU governments’ proposed negotiating stance on the digital simplification package over the legislation's provisions on trade secrets, MLex has learned.

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