Our Opinions relate primarily to proposals for legislation and are addressed to the EU legislator (the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission), with the aim of flagging main data protection concerns together with our recommendations.
These Opinions are issued in response to requests by the Commission, which is legally obliged to seek our guidance on any legislative proposal, or draft implementing or delegated acts, as well as recommendations and proposals to the Council in the context of international agreements according to Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 where there is an impact on the protection of personal data. We also issue own-initiative opinions as part of our role as advisor on all matters relating to the processing of personal data.
EDPS Opinion 4/2026 on the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework of measures to facilitate the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the Union
Opinion 3/2026 on the Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1238 on a pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP)
EDPS Opinion 2/2026 on the Proposal for a Directive amending Directives (EU) 2016/2341 and 2016/97 as regards the strengthening of the framework for occupational retirement provision
Opinion 1/2026 on the Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 904/2010 as regards access of the EPPO and OLAF to VAT information
Opinion 30/2025 on the signing and conclusion of an Agreement between the EU and the Swiss Confederation on the transfer of Passenger Name Record data