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Artificial Intelligence Act (Valid from 2024-08-01): Horizontal EU regulation setting risk-based rules for AI systems and general-purpose AI models, applying in stages from 2 February 2025 to 2 August 2028 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744.
21 instruments (20 current) · 5 obligations · 39 claims · 22 milestones
Instruments
- Artificial Intelligence Act Valid from 2024-08-01
Horizontal EU regulation setting risk-based rules for AI systems and general-purpose AI models, applying in stages from 2 February 2025 to 2 August 2028 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744.
- Cloud and AI Development Act proposal Draft, no legal force
Commission proposal for an EU-wide assessment framework for cloud and AI sovereignty with a public-sector adoption mechanism.
- Commission guidelines on the AI system definition Valid from 2025-02-06
Commission guidelines explaining the legal concept of an AI system.
- Commission report under Article 112(1) of the AI Act on reviewing prohibited practices and Annex III Valid from 2026-05-20
Commission review of the prohibited-practices and Annex III lists; flags a potential gap for AI-generated CSAM and non-consensual intimate content.
- Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 concluding the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI Valid from 2026-04-21
Approves the Convention on behalf of the Union and states it is implemented exclusively through the AI Act and other Union acquis.
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Date not recorded
First international legally binding AI treaty; the EU ratified it on 15 May 2026 and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway have signed.
- Danish Act supplementing the AI Regulation Valid from 2025-08-02
Danish act designating national competent authorities, giving them information and inspection powers and setting fines for Article 5 breaches.
- Digital Fairness Act (announced) Draft, no legal force
Announced Commission legislative initiative on consumer protection online; indicative date Q4 2026.
- Digital Omnibus on AI Valid from 2026-07-27
Amends the AI Act timeline, adds Article 5 prohibitions on non-consensual intimate deepfakes and CSAM-type material, replaces Article 4 and adjusts sandbox and AI Office powers.
- Dutch draft implementation act for the AI Regulation Draft, no legal force
Draft act on national AI supervision put out for internet consultation on 20 April 2026.
- European Innovation Act proposal Draft, no legal force
Commission proposal presented with a planned separate proposal on regulatory sandboxes.
- General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 (Ireland) Draft, no legal force
Pre-legislative draft heads of the Irish AI implementing bill, covering the national register, serious incident reporting and contravention notices.
- German AI market surveillance and innovation promotion act (KI-MIG) Valid from 2026-07-29
German act making the Bundesnetzagentur market surveillance authority, contact point and complaints body and providing for a sandbox.
- Iceland: announced AI Act implementation and deepfake bills Draft, no legal force
Icelandic minister announced a consultation on implementing the AI Act in autumn 2026 and a separate bill on copyright and deepfakes.
- Italian Law on artificial intelligence Valid from 2025-10-10
Italian national framework law designating AgID and ACN, regulating AI in work and professions, copyright and criminal law.
- Norwegian draft AI Act (KI-loven) Draft, no legal force
Draft law proposing incorporation of the AI Act by reference, consulted 30 June to 30 September 2025; Nkom says the Regulation is not yet incorporated or implemented.
- Polish Act on artificial intelligence systems Valid from 2026-08-11
Polish act creating KRiBSI and implementing the AI Act, in force from 11 August 2026 with later start dates for some parts.
- Product Liability Directive (revised) Date not recorded
Revised EU product liability regime that treats software as a product; Member States must transpose by 9 December 2026.
- Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Ireland) Valid from 2026-07-31
Irish act signed on 21 July 2026 establishing the AI Office of Ireland as central coordinating authority.
- Spanish draft Organic Law for the proper use and governance of AI Draft, no legal force
Bill approved by the Council of Ministers on 26 May 2026 and before the Congress with amendments due by 30 June 2026.
- Proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to AI (AI Liability Directive), COM(2022) 496 Ended 2025-10-06 Not current
2022 Commission proposal to ease proof of causality for AI-caused harm, withdrawn on 6 October 2025.
Obligations
- Article 1(5), replacing Article 4
Providers and deployers of AI systems must take measures to support the AI literacy of their staff and other persons operating and using AI systems on their behalf.
- Article 22(1)
Member States must bring into force laws necessary to comply with the Product Liability Directive by 9 December 2026; the Directive treats software as a product.
- § 2(1)
The Bundesnetzagentur is the market surveillance authority for compliance with the AI Act unless the KI-MIG provides otherwise.
- Long title / establishment provision (section number not confirmed)
The Act establishes Oifig IS na hÉireann (AI Office of Ireland) as an independent statutory body and coordinating authority; the Department states it adds no operator obligations beyond the AI Act.
- Article 3
The Convention is to be implemented in the Union exclusively through the AI Act and other relevant Union acquis, where applicable.
Milestones
- Entry into force of the AI Act Met
- Chapters I and II (definitions, prohibitions) apply Met
- Governance, GPAI obligations and penalties apply; Member States designate authorities Met
- Danish Act 467/2025 enters into force Met
- Commission withdraws the AI Liability Directive proposal Met
- Italian Law 132/2025 enters into force Met
- Council Decision 2026/1080 takes effect (adoption) Met
- Omnibus enters into force Met
- German KI-MIG enters into force Met
- Irish Act commences (SI 403/2026) Met
- General application; Article 50 transparency rules and enforcement start Met
- Polish AI Act enters into force Met
- Indicative Commission Work Programme date for the Digital Fairness Act proposal Date passed since research; not re-checked
- Polish AI Act: Articles 8-18 and Chapters 3-5, 8 and 9 enter into force Upcoming
- Article 5(1)(ba), (bb), (1a), (1b) prohibitions begin to apply Upcoming
- Article 50(2) compliance deadline for generative AI systems placed on the market before 2 August 2026 Upcoming
- Member State transposition deadline for revised Product Liability Directive Upcoming
- Providers of GPAI models placed on the market before 2 August 2025 must comply Upcoming
- National AI regulatory sandbox operational in each Member State Moved
- Chapter III Sections 1-3 apply to Annex III high-risk systems Moved
- Chapter III Sections 1-3 apply to Annex I (product-embedded) high-risk systems Moved
- Delegated acts adding AI health and safety requirements to the Machinery Regulation apply Upcoming
Claims and evidence (39)
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the AI Act) was published in the Official Journal on 12 July 2024 and entered into force on 1 August 2024.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
REGULATION (EU) 2024/1689 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence
- AI Act - Shaping Europe's digital future
entered into force on 1 August 2024 and became applicable on 2 August 2026, with some exceptions: prohibited AI practices and AI literacy obligations entered into application from 2 February 2025
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
The AI Act is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all EU Member States.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
- AI Act - Shaping Europe's digital future
entered into force on 1 August 2024 and became applicable on 2 August 2026, with some exceptions: prohibited AI practices and AI literacy obligations entered into application from 2 February 2025
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
Derived: Probable The AI Act applies in stages from 2 February 2025 to 2 August 2026, with Chapter III high-risk rules now applying from 2 December 2027 (Annex III) and 2 August 2028 (Annex I) following the Digital Omnibus on AI.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
It shall apply from 2 August 2026. However: (a) Chapters I and II shall apply from 2 February 2025;
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
(a) point (a) is replaced by the following: '(a) Chapters I and II shall apply from 2 February 2025, with the exception of Article 5(1), first subparagraph, points (ba) and (bb), and Article 5(1a) and (1b) which shall apply from 2 December 2026;';
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
(b) point (c) is replaced by the following: '(c) Chapter III, Sections 1, 2, and 3, with the exception of Article 6(5), shall apply from: (i) 2 December 2027 as regards AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(2) and Annex III;
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
2 December 2027 for AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(2) and Annex III, and to 2 August 2028 for AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(1) and Annex I.
- AI Act Service Desk - implementation timeline
02 Dec 2027 Rules for high-risk AI systems in Annex III apply ** 8. 02 Aug 2028 Rules for high-risk AI embedded in regulated products covered by Annex I apply
- AI Act Service Desk - implementation timeline
02 Dec 2026 New prohibitions + Article 50(2) transition apply ** - Prohibitions, for AI systems generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material, start to apply.
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
Derived: Probable The AI Act applies to third-country providers and deployers whose AI system's output is used in the Union.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
providers and deployers of AI systems that have their place of establishment or are located in a third country, where the output produced by the AI system is used in the Union;
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
The AI Act is marked EEA-relevant but remains under scrutiny for EEA Agreement incorporation by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; Norway states it is not yet incorporated or implemented.
Evidence and sources
- EEA-Lex factsheet for Regulation (EU) 2024/1689
EU legal act marked as EEA relevant by the EU and under scrutiny for incorporation into the EEA Agreement by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway
- Nye krav til KI-merking i EU - hva betyr dette for Norge?
The AI Regulation has so far not been incorporated into the EEA Agreement or implemented in Norwegian law.
- EEA-Lex factsheet for Regulation (EU) 2024/1689
Derived: Probable Liechtenstein is obliged under the EEA Agreement to adopt the AI Act, and pending that, its providers and deployers must comply under the market-location principle where output is used in the EU.
Evidence and sources
- KI-Verordnung (AI Act) - Stabsstelle fur Digitale Innovation
Under the EEA Agreement, Liechtenstein is obliged to adopt this legal act.
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text
providers and deployers of AI systems that have their place of establishment or are located in a third country, where the output produced by the AI system is used in the Union;
- KI-Verordnung (AI Act) - Stabsstelle fur Digitale Innovation
Derived: Probable Pending EEA incorporation, Liechtenstein providers and deployers must already comply with the AI Act under the market-location principle where output is used in the EU.
Evidence and sources
- AI Act (Liechtenstein Office for Digital Innovation)
Until incorporation, Liechtenstein providers and deployers must already comply with the AI Regulation by virtue of the market location principle
- AI Act (Liechtenstein Office for Digital Innovation)
Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (the Digital Omnibus on AI) amends the AI Act, the EASA Basic Regulation and the Machinery Regulation.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
of 8 July 2026 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI) (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 of 8 July 2026 (Digital Omnibus on AI) amends Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
of 8 July 2026 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI) (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
The Omnibus Regulation entered into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of 24 July 2026, which the Commission dates as 27 July 2026.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- AI Act - Shaping Europe's digital future
political agreement on the proposal to simplify the AI Act – 'AI Omnibus' ## How has the Commission simplified the implementation of the AI Act?
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
The Omnibus replaces Article 4 so that providers and deployers must take measures to support AI literacy of their staff.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
Article 4 AI literacy 1. Providers and deployers of AI systems shall take measures to support the development of AI literacy of their staff and other persons dealing with the operation and use of AI systems on their behalf, taking into account their technical knowledge, experience, education and training and the context the AI systems are to be used in, and considering the persons or groups of persons on whom the AI
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
The Omnibus Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 as regards simplification of implementation.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
of 8 July 2026 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI) (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
The EU ratified the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI on 15 May 2026 declaring it will apply Chapters II to VI to private actors through the AI Act, while Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are signatories only.
Evidence and sources
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI - parties table
|EU (European Union)|05-09-2024|15-05-2026 (R)| | | | |Georgia|05-09-2024| | | | | |Iceland|05-09-2024| | | | | |Israel|05-09-2024| | | | | |Japan|11-02-2025| | | | | |Liechtenstein|27-02-2025| | | | | |Moldova|05-09-2024| | | | | |Montenegro|05-11-2024| | | | | |North Macedonia|08-05-2026| | | | |
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI - parties table
the Union declares that it will apply the principles and obligations set forth in Chapters II to VI of the Convention to activities of private actors placing on the market, making available and using artificial intelligence systems in the European Union through the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and the Council of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI - parties table
|Iceland|05-09-2024| | | | | |Israel|05-09-2024| | | | | |Japan|11-02-2025| | | | | |Liechtenstein|27-02-2025| | | | | |Moldova|05-09-2024| | | | | |Montenegro|05-11-2024| | | | | |North Macedonia|08-05-2026| | | | | |Norway|05-09-2024| | | | | |San Marino|05-09-2024| | | | |
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI - parties table
The Convention enters into force on the first day of the month following three months after five signatories, including at least three Council of Europe member States, have consented to be bound.
Evidence and sources
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS 225)
This Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of three months after the date on which five signatories, including at least three member States of the Council of Europe, have expressed their consent to be bound by this Convention in accordance with paragraph 2.
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS 225)
A secondary report asserts the Convention takes effect for the Union on 1 September 2026; the Council of Europe Treaty Office table lists only the Union as a ratifying party, and Article 30(3) requires five ratifications including three Council of Europe member States, which that date does not satisfy.
Evidence and sources
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI - parties table
|EU (European Union)|05-09-2024|15-05-2026 (R)| | | | |Georgia|05-09-2024| | | | | |Iceland|05-09-2024| | | | | |Israel|05-09-2024| | | | | |Japan|11-02-2025| | | | | |Liechtenstein|27-02-2025| | | | | |Moldova|05-09-2024| | | | | |Montenegro|05-11-2024| | | | | |North Macedonia|08-05-2026| | | | |
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS 225)
This Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of three months after the date on which five signatories, including at least three member States of the Council of Europe, have expressed their consent to be bound by this Convention in accordance with paragraph 2.
- Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI - parties table
Member States must bring into force measures complying with the revised Product Liability Directive by 9 December 2026, which defines product to include software.
Evidence and sources
- Directive (EU) 2024/2853 on liability for defective products
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 9 December 2026.
- Directive (EU) 2024/2853 on liability for defective products
'product' means all movables, even if integrated into, or inter-connected with, another movable or an immovable;
- Directive (EU) 2024/2853 on liability for defective products
Italian Law 23 September 2025, n. 132 on artificial intelligence was published 25 September 2025 and entered into force on 10 October 2025.
Evidence and sources
- LEGGE 23 settembre 2025, n. 132 - Gazzetta Ufficiale entry
LAW 23 September 2025, n. 132 ### Provisions and delegations to the Government on artificial intelligence.
- LEGGE 23 settembre 2025, n. 132 - Gazzetta Ufficiale entry
Entry into force of the measure: 10/10/2025
- LEGGE 23 settembre 2025, n. 132 - Gazzetta Ufficiale entry
The German KI-MIG entered into force on 29 July 2026, making the Bundesnetzagentur the market surveillance authority, contact point and complaints body.
Evidence and sources
- Bundesnetzagentur übernimmt zentrale Rolle bei der Umsetzung der KI-Verordnung
the 'Act on market surveillance and innovation promotion of artificial intelligence' (KI-MIG), which enters into force today.
- Bundesnetzagentur übernimmt zentrale Rolle bei der Umsetzung der KI-Verordnung
The Federal Network Agency thereby becomes the market surveillance authority, contact point and complaints body for the AI Regulation
- Bundesgesetzblatt 2026 I Nr. 223: Gesetz zur Durchfuehrung der Verordnung (EU) 2024/1689 (incl. KI-MIG)
The Bundesnetzagentur is the market surveillance authority responsible for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, unless this Act provides otherwise.
- Bundesgesetzblatt 2026 I Nr. 223: Gesetz zur Durchfuehrung der Verordnung (EU) 2024/1689 (incl. KI-MIG)
This Act enters into force on the day after its promulgation.
- Bundesnetzagentur übernimmt zentrale Rolle bei der Umsetzung der KI-Verordnung
The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 was signed into law on 21 July 2026 and establishes the AI Office of Ireland as an independent statutory body.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 signed; Paul Byrne appointed as CEO of AI Office of Ireland
which was signed into law by President Connolly on the 21st of July.
- Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 signed; Paul Byrne appointed as CEO of AI Office of Ireland
The Act establishes Oifig IS na hÉireann (AI Office of Ireland) as an independent statutory body, which will act as Ireland's central coordinating authority for the implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, and is an essential element of Ireland's preparations for the supervision and enforcement of the EU AI Act.
- SI No 403 of 2026 Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026
This Order appoints 31 July 2026 as the day on which the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (No 31 of 2026), other than paragraphs (a) and (e) of the definition of “applicable market surveillance authority” in section 78, comes into operation.
- Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 signed; Paul Byrne appointed as CEO of AI Office of Ireland
Commencement Order SI 403/2026 appoints 31 July 2026 as the day the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 comes into operation, apart from two paragraphs of a section 78 definition.
Evidence and sources
- SI No 403 of 2026 Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026
This Order appoints 31 July 2026 as the day on which the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (No 31 of 2026), other than paragraphs (a) and (e) of the definition of “applicable market surveillance authority” in section 78, comes into operation.
- SI No 403 of 2026 Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026
Derived: Probable The Department states the Act is a technical implementing measure that does not add to obligations the AI Act already places on regulated entities, and establishes Oifig IS na hÉireann as an independent statutory body.
Evidence and sources
- Publication of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 (press release)
The Bill is a technical implementing measure and does not add to the obligations placed on regulated entities by the EU Regulation.
- Publication of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 (press release)
The Bill establishes Oifig IS na hÉireann (AI Office of Ireland) as an independent statutory body which will act as Ireland's central coordinating authority for the implementation of the AI Act.
- Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act (departmental legislation page)
This Act provides for the establishment of a body to be known as Oifig IS na hÉireann and gives further effect to Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence.
- Publication of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 (press release)
The Polish Act of 3 July 2026 on artificial intelligence systems (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1003) entered into force on 11 August 2026, with Articles 8-18 and Chapters 3-5, 8 and 9 applying from 28 October 2026.
Evidence and sources
- Ustawa z dnia 3 lipca 2026 r. o systemach sztucznej inteligencji (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1003)
Act of 3 July 2026 on artificial intelligence systems; permalink ELI: https://eli.gov.pl/eli/DU/2026/1003/ogl
- Ustawa z dnia 3 lipca 2026 r. o systemach sztucznej inteligencji (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1003)
Date of publication: 2026-07-27; date of issue: 2026-07-03; date of entry into force: 2026-08-11; Articles 8-18 and Chapters 3-5, 8 and 9 enter into force on 28 October 2026.
- Ustawa z dnia 3 lipca 2026 r. o systemach sztucznej inteligencji (text, Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1003)
Art. 5. 1. The Artificial Intelligence Development and Safety Commission is the market surveillance authority for AI systems within the meaning of Article 70(1) of Regulation 2024/1689.
- Ustawa z dnia 3 lipca 2026 r. o systemach sztucznej inteligencji (text, Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1003)
Art. 127. The Act enters into force 14 days after promulgation, except Article 125(4) and Articles 8-18 and Chapters 3-5, 8 and 9, which enter into force 3 months after promulgation.
- Ustawa z dnia 3 lipca 2026 r. o systemach sztucznej inteligencji (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1003)
Derived: Probable Danish Act No. 467 of 14 May 2025 supplementing the AI Regulation entered into force on 2 August 2025.
Evidence and sources
- Lov nr. 467 af 14/05/2025 om supplerende bestemmelser til forordningen om kunstig intelligens
The Act enters into force on 2 August 2025.
- Lov nr. 467 af 14/05/2025 om supplerende bestemmelser til forordningen om kunstig intelligens
Spain's Council of Ministers approved the draft Organic Law for the proper use and governance of AI on 26 May 2026; the Congress Bureau set an amendment period ending 30 June 2026.
Evidence and sources
- El Gobierno aprueba el proyecto de ley que garantizara una supervision humana y un uso confiable de la IA
The Council of Ministers, on a proposal from the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service, today approved for submission to Congress the draft Organic Law for the proper use and governance of AI.
- BOCG Serie A num. 97-1: Proyecto de Ley Organica para el buen uso y la gobernanza de la inteligencia artificial
Entrust the report (Dictamen), under Article 109 of the Rules, to the Committee on Economy, Trade and Digital Transformation
- BOCG Serie A num. 97-1: Proyecto de Ley Organica para el buen uso y la gobernanza de la inteligencia artificial
setting a period for amendments of fifteen working days, which ends on 30 June 2026
- El Gobierno aprueba el proyecto de ley que garantizara una supervision humana y un uso confiable de la IA
Derived: Probable The Dutch State Secretary for Digital Economy and Sovereignty opened internet consultation on the AI Regulation implementation act on 20 April 2026.
Evidence and sources
- Kabinet zet stap met toezicht op Europese AI-regels
State Secretary Aerdts (Digital Economy and Sovereignty) today put the proposal for the implementation act for the AI Regulation out for internet consultation.
- Kabinet zet stap met toezicht op Europese AI-regels
Norway consulted on a draft KI-loven implementing the AI Regulation by incorporation from 30 June to 30 September 2025.
Evidence and sources
- Høring - utkast til ny lov om kunstig intelligens (KI-loven)
Consultation | Date: 30.06.2025 | Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance
- Høring - utkast til ny lov om kunstig intelligens (KI-loven)
hereby sends for consultation a proposal for a new law on artificial intelligence (KI-loven), which implements the EU regulation on artificial intelligence (AI Act, in Norwegian KI-forordningen)
- Høring - utkast til ny lov om kunstig intelligens (KI-loven)
The Ministry proposes that the Regulation be implemented in Norwegian law by incorporation, that is, that the Regulation is made applicable as Norwegian law through a reference provision in the new KI-loven.
- Høring - utkast til ny lov om kunstig intelligens (KI-loven)
The consultation deadline is 30 September 2025. An extension of the deadline cannot be expected.
- Høring - utkast til ny lov om kunstig intelligens (KI-loven)
Norway's communications regulator Nkom states that the AI Regulation has not yet been incorporated into the EEA Agreement or implemented in Norwegian law.
Evidence and sources
- Nye krav til KI-merking i EU - hva betyr dette for Norge?
The AI Regulation has so far not been incorporated into the EEA Agreement or implemented in Norwegian law.
- Nye krav til KI-merking i EU - hva betyr dette for Norge?
Derived: Probable The General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, published by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, sets out draft heads for a national AI register, serious-incident reporting and contravention notices.
Evidence and sources
- General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026
Head 37 - National Register and Reporting Obligations To provide that: (1) The Office shall establish and maintain a national register of: a. all instances of prohibited AI practices under Article 5; b. High-risk AI systems referred to in point 2 of Annex III.
- General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026
Head 42 - Serious incidents To provide that: (1) Relevant Market Surveillance Authorities will receive reports of serious incidents from providers of High-Risk AI (HRAI) systems where the incident occurred.
- General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026
Head 55 - Contravention notice To provide that: (1) An authorised officer who is of the opinion that a person or entity is contravening or has contravened any provision of this Act or the AI Act may service a notice (in this Act referred to as a 'contravention notice') on the person or entity.
- General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026
The Commission's 2025 work programme listed the AI Liability Directive proposal COM(2022) 496 for withdrawal because there was no foreseeable agreement.
Evidence and sources
- Commission work programme 2025, Annexes 1 to 5 (COM(2025) 45), Annex IV Withdrawals
COM(2022)496 final 2022/0303 (COD) Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AI Liability) No foreseeable agreement - the Commission will assess whether another proposal should be tabled or another type of approach should be chosen.
- Commission work programme 2025, Annexes 1 to 5 (COM(2025) 45), Annex IV Withdrawals
Derived: Probable The Commission formally withdrew the AI Liability Directive proposal COM(2022) 496 by a notice in the Official Journal of 6 October 2025.
Evidence and sources
- Withdrawal of Commission proposals (OJ C/2025/5423)
COM(2022)496 final|2022/0303 (COD)|Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AI Liability)
- Withdrawal of Commission proposals (OJ C/2025/5423)
OJ C, C/2025/5423, 6.10.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/5423/oj
- Legislative Train Schedule: AI liability directive
Commission announced to withdraw the proposal in its 2025 work programme.
- Withdrawal of Commission proposals (OJ C/2025/5423)
Recital 19 of the Digital Omnibus on AI states that the AI Act and the Cyber Resilience Act complement each other on product safety and cybersecurity.
Evidence and sources
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 and Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 of the European Parliament and of the Council (15) complement each other so that the safety and cybersecurity of products with digital elements is ensured.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text
Derived: Probable Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 of 21 April 2026 approves the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI on behalf of the Union.
Evidence and sources
- Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 of 21 April 2026 (text mirror of the Official Journal act)
The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (the 'Convention') is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union
- Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 of 21 April 2026 (text mirror of the Official Journal act)
Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 of 21 April 2026 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
- Procedure file 2025/0136(NLE): Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI
Status Procedure completed Please go to Documentation gateway for any follow-up documents.
- Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 of 21 April 2026 (text mirror of the Official Journal act)
Derived: Probable Article 3 states the Convention is implemented in the Union exclusively through the AI Act and other relevant Union acquis.
Evidence and sources
- Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 of 21 April 2026 (text mirror of the Official Journal act)
The Convention shall be implemented in the Union exclusively through Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 and other relevant Union acquis, where applicable.
- Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 of 21 April 2026 (text mirror of the Official Journal act)
The Commission adopted a proposal for a Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA, COM(2026) 502) on 3 June 2026.
Evidence and sources
- Proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA)
introducing a single EU-wide assessment framework for cloud and AI sovereignty, accompanied by a public sector adoption mechanism The CADA complements other new initiatives, including the Chips Act 2.0 and the EU Open Source Strategy.
- Proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA)
The Commission has adopted a proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) with the aim of strengthening the EU's cloud and AI ecosystem, investment and infrastructure.
- Proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA)
The Digital Fairness Act is listed as announced, with an indicative Commission Work Programme date of Q4 2026; no proposal has been tabled.
Evidence and sources
- Digital Fairness Act (Legislative Train Schedule)
Status: Announced - Type: Legislative - CWP: 2026 - CWP indicative date: Q4 2026
- Digital Fairness Act (Legislative Train Schedule)
The Commission proposed a European Innovation Act on 9 September 2026 and announced a separate proposal on regulatory sandboxes.
Evidence and sources
- Commission proposes new European Innovation Act (IP/26/1810)
Today, the Commission proposed a new European Innovation Act to help Europe's most innovative ideas be developed, financed and scaled up in Europe.
- Commission proposes new European Innovation Act (IP/26/1810)
In parallel with the European Innovation Act, the Commission will help innovators accelerate the transformation of innovative ideas into market solutions through a specific proposal on regulatory sandboxes.
- Commission proposes new European Innovation Act (IP/26/1810)
The Commission adopted its Article 112(1) report reviewing the prohibited-practices and Annex III high-risk lists as COM(2026) 234 on 20 May 2026.
Evidence and sources
- Report from the Commission adopted pursuant to Article 112(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, COM(2026) 234
REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL REPORT ADOPTED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 112(1) OF REGULATION (EU) 2024/1689 ON THE NEED TO REVIEW THE LIST OF PROHIBITED AI PRACTICES AND OF HIGH-RISK AI SYSTEMS LISTED IN ANNEX III
- Report on the review of prohibitions and high-risk AI
The Commission noted and is further analysing a potential regulatory gap regarding AI systems generating child sexual abuse material and non-consensual intimate content, which are currently not prohibited by Article 5 AI Act.
- Report from the Commission adopted pursuant to Article 112(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, COM(2026) 234
The Commission's guidelines on the AI system definition are not binding.
Evidence and sources
- The Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition
The guidelines on the AI system definition are not binding.
- The Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition
Derived: Probable Iceland has not incorporated the EU AI Act into national law; a minister announced a planned autumn 2026 consultation on implementing it, alongside a separate bill on copyright and deepfakes.
Evidence and sources
- Boðar fyrstu lögin og reglurnar gagnvert gervigreind
The European Union adopted legislation in 2024 setting specific requirements for high-risk systems, but those rules have not been adopted here in Iceland.
- Boðar fyrstu lögin og reglurnar gagnvert gervigreind
The bill in question has still not appeared; Logi Már Einarsson, Minister for Culture, Higher Education and Innovation, says new legislation can be expected this winter.
- Boðar fyrstu lögin og reglurnar gagnvert gervigreind