ZeroGravity Weekly Brief | January 12, 2026

2026 isn’t easing in it’s setting a new legal pace. From calls to streamline the EU’s digital rulebook to Sweden activating its NIS2 law, the movement this week is all about reducing friction and improving clarity.

EU Level

DMA review goes public : The Commission published the consultation summary + all submissions (450+) for the first DMA review. Themes: stronger interoperability, data access/portability, SME support, and possible scope expansion into AI and cloud. Gatekeepers argue proportionality and UX impact. The final report is due by 3 May.

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AI Act quality standards incoming : A draft European standard on AI quality management is circulating, with a vote/public comment window until 22 Jan. Harmonised standards will be key for compliance under the AI Act.

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EDPS supports targeted VAT data access, with safeguards : The EDPS backs limited EPPO and OLAF access to EU-level VAT data to fight fraud, while warning against blurring administrative and criminal law boundaries and calling for strict safeguards.

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Sweden Level

Sweden publishes Omnibus VII fact memo : Sweden’s FPM45 summarises the Commission’s Digital Omnibus proposals, covering the AI Act, GDPR, Data Act, NIS2 and DORA, with a focus on cutting administrative burden, clarifying overlaps, and moving toward a single incident-reporting entry point.

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Sweden outlines NIS2 implementation under the Cybersecurity Act : The Swedish Energy Agency clarifies which energy-sector operators fall under NIS2 from 15 January 2026 and summarises core obligations on cybersecurity measures, incident reporting, and penalties.

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National threat sharing launches : CERT-SE rolled out MISP-SE, a national cyber threat sharing platform, building structured collaboration across sectors. Private-sector access will expand as legal clarity improves.

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