The short version

Eric Seufert predicted on November 26, 2025: “I do not think this package, as drafted, will significantly reduce cookie consent friction. It is too timid, too complex, and leaves the most expansive EDPB interpretations intact.” Verdict: Still evolving. The 'digital omnibus' proposal is still under negotiation and not fully implemented. There is currently no observable reduction in cookie-banner friction across…

Prediction by

Eric Seufert

On November 26, 2025

“I do not think this package, as drafted, will significantly reduce cookie consent friction. It is too timid, too complex, and leaves the most expansive EDPB interpretations intact.”

Follow-up

The 'digital omnibus' proposal is still under negotiation and not fully implemented. There is currently no observable reduction in cookie-banner friction across EU websites, which is directionally accurate with the prediction. However, the final outcome remains partially open.

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