What changed
Adds calls for a more growth-friendly regulatory approach, a simplification omnibus for SMEs, and protection of freedom of expression under the DSA. #1#3#4 The other change is formal: updates the citation format of a Commission proposal. #2
3 changes of substance, plus 1 formal. Each change below carries a one-line ✦ note from the same model. Written from the two texts only — read the highlighted passages before relying on it.
The changes to the text itself, in document order. Cover page, citations (“having regard to …”), standard resolution paragraphs and punctuation-only edits are left out — they are in “Show every difference”.
Change #1 Substance
Adds a paragraph highlighting that barriers and regulations constrain the single market, citing the Draghi report, and calls for a regulatory approach empowering companies to grow and innovate.
3. Highlights that ongoing barriers and regulations have constrained the development of the single market, as noted in the Draghi report; calls for a shift towards a regulatory approach that empowers companies to grow, innovate and lead internationally, thereby restoring the single market as a true engine of growth and competitiveness;
Change #3 Substance
Adds a paragraph calling on the Commission to facilitate SMEs and small mid-caps with a dedicated simplification omnibus.
13. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the activities of SMEs and small mid-caps within the single market, notably with a dedicated simplification omnibus;
Change #4 Substance
Adds a paragraph stressing that DSA implementation must respect freedom of expression and that actions against illegal content must not restrict lawful speech.
24. Stresses that the implementation of the DSA must fully respect freedom of expression; underlines that actions against illegal content must not restrict lawful speech and calls for transparent enforcement to protect an open and democratic digital space;