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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 · 5 obligations · 39 claims · Next: (Polish AI Act: Articles 8-18 and Chapters 3-5, 8 and 9 enter into force)

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.

    Binding · Authority: European AI Office (European Commission), European Data Protection Supervisor · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Verified · Official text
  • Commission guidelines on the AI system definition Valid from 2025-02-06

    Commission guidelines explaining the legal concept of an AI system.

    Non-binding · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Non-binding · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Binding · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Conditionally binding · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Binding · Authority: Agency for Digital Government, Datatilsynet, Domstolsstyrelsen · Verified · Official text
  • Digital Fairness Act (announced) Draft, no legal force

    Announced Commission legislative initiative on consumer protection online; indicative date Q4 2026.

    Verified
  • 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.

    Binding · Authority: European AI Office (European Commission) · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Verified · Official text
  • European Innovation Act proposal Draft, no legal force

    Commission proposal presented with a planned separate proposal on regulatory sandboxes.

    Verified
  • 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.

    Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Binding · Authority: Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Verified
  • 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.

    Binding · Authority: National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN), Agenzia per l'Italia digitale (AgID) · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Binding · Authority: Commission for the Development and Security of Artificial Intelligence (KRiBSI) · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Legal force not established · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Binding · Authority: AI Office of Ireland · Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Verified · Official text
  • 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.

    Draft, no legal force · Verified · Official text

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.

    literacy training · Applies to: provider · Digital Omnibus on AI
  • 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.

    other · Applies to: other · Product Liability Directive (revised)
  • § 2(1)

    The Bundesnetzagentur is the market surveillance authority for compliance with the AI Act unless the KI-MIG provides otherwise.

    other · Applies to: other · German AI market surveillance and innovation promotion act (KI-MIG)
  • 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.

    other · Applies to: other · Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Ireland)
  • Article 3

    The Convention is to be implemented in the Union exclusively through the AI Act and other relevant Union acquis, where applicable.

    other · Applies to: other · Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 concluding the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI

Milestones

  • Entry into force of the AI Act Met
    Artificial Intelligence Act
  • Chapters I and II (definitions, prohibitions) apply Met
    Artificial Intelligence Act
  • Governance, GPAI obligations and penalties apply; Member States designate authorities Met
    Artificial Intelligence Act
  • Danish Act 467/2025 enters into force Met
    Danish Act supplementing the AI Regulation
  • Commission withdraws the AI Liability Directive proposal Met
    Proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to AI (AI Liability Directive), COM(2022) 496
  • Italian Law 132/2025 enters into force Met
    Italian Law on artificial intelligence
  • Council Decision 2026/1080 takes effect (adoption) Met
    Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 concluding the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI
  • Omnibus enters into force Met
    Digital Omnibus on AI
  • German KI-MIG enters into force Met
    German AI market surveillance and innovation promotion act (KI-MIG)
  • Irish Act commences (SI 403/2026) Met
    Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Ireland)
  • General application; Article 50 transparency rules and enforcement start Met
    Artificial Intelligence Act
  • Polish AI Act enters into force Met
    Polish Act on artificial intelligence systems
  • (quarter)Indicative Commission Work Programme date for the Digital Fairness Act proposal Date passed since research; not re-checked
    Digital Fairness Act (announced)
  • Polish AI Act: Articles 8-18 and Chapters 3-5, 8 and 9 enter into force Upcoming
    Polish Act on artificial intelligence systems
  • Article 5(1)(ba), (bb), (1a), (1b) prohibitions begin to apply Upcoming
    Digital Omnibus on AI
  • Article 50(2) compliance deadline for generative AI systems placed on the market before 2 August 2026 Upcoming
    Digital Omnibus on AI
  • Member State transposition deadline for revised Product Liability Directive Upcoming
    Product Liability Directive (revised)
  • Providers of GPAI models placed on the market before 2 August 2025 must comply Upcoming
    Artificial Intelligence Act
  • National AI regulatory sandbox operational in each Member State Moved
    Digital Omnibus on AI
  • Chapter III Sections 1-3 apply to Annex III high-risk systems Moved
    Digital Omnibus on AI
  • Chapter III Sections 1-3 apply to Annex I (product-embedded) high-risk systems Moved
    Digital Omnibus on AI
  • Delegated acts adding AI health and safety requirements to the Machinery Regulation apply Upcoming
    Digital Omnibus on AI
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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 1 Aug 2024 · evidenced
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  • The AI Act is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all EU Member States.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 1 Aug 2024 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 24 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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    • Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Article 113It 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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Article 1(40)(a), amending Article 113(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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Article 1(40)(b), amending Article 113(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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Recital on application dates for high-risk systems2 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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Timeline items 7-802 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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Timeline item 502 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.

  • Derived: Probable The AI Act applies to third-country providers and deployers whose AI system's output is used in the Union.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 1 Aug 2024 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · evidenced
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  • Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (the Digital Omnibus on AI) amends the AI Act, the EASA Basic Regulation and the Machinery Regulation.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 24 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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    • Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, titleof 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 of 8 July 2026 (Digital Omnibus on AI) amends Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 27 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 27 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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  • The Omnibus replaces Article 4 so that providers and deployers must take measures to support AI literacy of their staff.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 27 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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    • Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Article 1(5), replacing Article 4Article 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

  • The Omnibus Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 as regards simplification of implementation.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 27 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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    • Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, titleof 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

  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 15 May 2026 · evidenced
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    • Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI - parties table T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · 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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · EU declarationthe 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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · 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| | | | |

  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Disputed · evidenced
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  • Member States must bring into force measures complying with the revised Product Liability Directive by 9 December 2026, which defines product to include software.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 9 Dec 2026 · evidenced
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  • Italian Law 23 September 2025, n. 132 on artificial intelligence was published 25 September 2025 and entered into force on 10 October 2025.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 10 Oct 2025 · evidenced
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  • The German KI-MIG entered into force on 29 July 2026, making the Bundesnetzagentur the market surveillance authority, contact point and complaints body.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 29 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 21 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 31 Jul 2026 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 17 Jun 2026 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 11 Aug 2026 · evidenced
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  • Derived: Probable Danish Act No. 467 of 14 May 2025 supplementing the AI Regulation entered into force on 2 August 2025.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 2 Aug 2025 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 26 May 2026 · evidenced
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  • Derived: Probable The Dutch State Secretary for Digital Economy and Sovereignty opened internet consultation on the AI Regulation implementation act on 20 April 2026.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 20 Apr 2026 · evidenced
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    • Kabinet zet stap met toezicht op Europese AI-regels T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · BodyState Secretary Aerdts (Digital Economy and Sovereignty) today put the proposal for the implementation act for the AI Regulation out for internet consultation.

  • Norway consulted on a draft KI-loven implementing the AI Regulation by incorporation from 30 June to 30 September 2025.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 30 Jun 2025 · evidenced
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  • Norway's communications regulator Nkom states that the AI Regulation has not yet been incorporated into the EEA Agreement or implemented in Norwegian law.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 10 Aug 2026 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 4 Feb 2026 · evidenced
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    • General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Head 37(1)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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Head 42(1)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 T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Head 55(1)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.

  • The Commission's 2025 work programme listed the AI Liability Directive proposal COM(2022) 496 for withdrawal because there was no foreseeable agreement.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 11 Feb 2025 · evidenced
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    • Commission work programme 2025, Annexes 1 to 5 (COM(2025) 45), Annex IV Withdrawals T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Annex IV, item 32COM(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.

  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 6 Oct 2025 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 21 Apr 2026 · evidenced
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  • Derived: Probable Article 3 states the Convention is implemented in the Union exclusively through the AI Act and other relevant Union acquis.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 21 Apr 2026 · evidenced
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  • The Commission adopted a proposal for a Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA, COM(2026) 502) on 3 June 2026.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 3 Jun 2026 · evidenced
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    • Proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Proposal summaryintroducing 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) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Opening paragraphThe 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.

  • The Digital Fairness Act is listed as announced, with an indicative Commission Work Programme date of Q4 2026; no proposal has been tabled.

    Confidence: Probable · evidenced
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  • The Commission proposed a European Innovation Act on 9 September 2026 and announced a separate proposal on regulatory sandboxes.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 9 Sep 2026 · evidenced
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    • Commission proposes new European Innovation Act (IP/26/1810) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Opening paragraphToday, 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) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Section: innovation-friendly regulatory frameworkIn 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.

  • 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.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 20 May 2026 · evidenced
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  • The Commission's guidelines on the AI system definition are not binding.

    Confidence: Confirmed · As of 6 Feb 2025 · evidenced
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  • 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.

    Confidence: Probable · As of 27 Sep 2026 · evidenced
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