# European telecommunications regulatory reform efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-telecommunications-regulatory-reform-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-17T05:50:15.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Seventeen CEOs from major European telecommunications companies, representing the industry group Connect Europe, issued a joint statement calling for a “course correction” in European Union digital policy. The group warned that the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) and the Cybersecurity Act (CSA) could undermine technological leadership and investment. They specifically requested indefinite spectrum licenses and opposed mandated copper-to-fiber transitions, arguing that legacy network retirement should be market-driven. Additionally, they expressed concern that replacing high-risk third-country equipment could cost the industry up to €40 billion. Following these calls for reform, Cyta and Connect Europe hosted a workshop involving public authorities, telecommunications providers, and European institutions to discuss the DNA and the revision of the Cybersecurity Act (CSA2). The workshop focused on establishing a harmonized framework to encourage investment in 5G, fiber-optic, and future 6G networks while balancing network security with the need to avoid unnecessary regulatory burdens. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Cyta and Connect Europe host workshop on digital networks and cybersecurity Cyta and Connect Europe held a workshop on the proposed European Digital Networks Act and Cybersecurity Act 2 to discuss future 5G/6G investments and network security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyta-and-connect-europe-host-workshop-on-digital-networks-and-cybersecurity ### 2026-09-15: European telecom CEOs urge EU to reform connectivity and cybersecurity rules Seventeen European telecom CEOs are urging the EU to reform the Digital Networks Act and Cybersecurity Act to protect investment and ensure technological leadership in 5G, 6G, and fiber connectivity. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-telecom-operators-demand-legislative-changes-for-connectivity --- Cite as: European telecommunications regulatory reform efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-telecommunications-regulatory-reform-efforts