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Timelines, implementation dates, AI Omnibus references and ongoing regulatory developments.
The Federal Network Agency provides definitions for the AI Act, including explanations of AI systems, involved actors, and biometric technologies. The document serves as an information source for implementing the EU AI Act.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
From 2 August 2026, new transparency rules for AI systems will apply. Chatbots and deepfakes must disclose they are AI-based. AI-generated content will carry machine-readable labels. The measures aim to reduce deception and provide businesses with clear obligations.
Source: European Commission
The document outlines the enforcement functions of the AI Office for GPAI models and AI systems. It clarifies responsibilities, investigative powers, sanctioning options, and monitoring tools. Enforcement begins on 2 August 2026.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European Commission is conducting a targeted consultation until 8 September 2026 to identify challenges in international data flows and strengthen the EU's position on data sovereignty.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
On 19 June, the inaugural session of the AI Act Advisory Forum took place. The forum supports the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act, focusing on standardisation and classification of high-risk AI systems. It comprises 174 members from civil society, academia, and industry.
Source: European Commission
The Federal Network Agency prepares the implementation of the EU AI Act in Germany. The regulation governs AI systems based on risk, with strict requirements for transparency and safety at high risk levels. Effective from August 2027.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The European Commission has appointed a Scientific Panel and an Advisory Forum to support enforcement of the AI Act. Both bodies advise the Commission's AI Office and national authorities on applying the rules. The Scientific Panel consists of 60 independent experts with experience in frontier AI, engineering, technical auditing, industry, and societal impact. The Advisory Forum provides independent technical expertise on issues such as standardisation and implementation challenges.
Source: European Commission
The EDPB and EDPS provide joint recommendations on data protection aspects of the European Biotech Act proposal. The proposal aims to strengthen the biotechnology industry while ensuring GDPR compliance in clinical trials and AI use.
Source: European Data Protection Board
The EDPB 2025 Annual Report summarises the activities of the Support Pool of Experts (SPE), including completed projects on AI risks, data protection enforcement, and technological tools. The report highlights transparency and cooperation between supervisory authorities.
Source: European Data Protection Board
The EU AI Act promotes trustworthy AI, protects health and fundamental rights, and establishes uniform rules. It applies to providers, operators, and distributors of AI systems from August 2, 2025. Deadlines and guidelines are defined until 2028.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The Federal Network Agency prepares the implementation of the EU AI Act in Germany. The regulation governs AI systems on a risk-based approach, with strict requirements for transparency and safety at high risk. Effective from August 2027.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
The European Commission is conducting a consultation until 23 July 2026 on draft guidelines for classifying high-risk AI systems. The goal is to assess the clarity, user-friendliness, and usefulness of the examples in the guidelines. The guidelines aim to support providers, deployers, and authorities in risk assessment.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission has opened a consultation on draft guidelines for classifying high-risk AI systems. The goal is to assess the clarity and usefulness of the examples. The guidelines support providers, users, and market surveillance authorities in evaluating whether an AI system should be classified as high-risk. The deadline for feedback has been extended to 23 July 2026.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission provides FAQs on implementing the EU AI Act. The regulation addresses risks to health, safety, and fundamental rights. It regulates prohibited AI systems, high-risk applications, transparency requirements, and general-purpose AI models.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission promotes harmonised standards for the EU AI Act to simplify compliance. These standards, developed by CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI, will be published from 2026 onwards. They provide legal certainty for providers of high-risk AI systems.
Source: European Commission
The proposed European standard prEN 18286 for AI quality management has reached the Enquiry stage. It aims to ensure conformity with the EU AI Act and will be publicly consulted in all CEN member countries. National bodies have 12 weeks to vote and submit comments.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission provides FAQs on general-purpose AI models in the EU AI Act. It explains definitions, risks, obligations for providers, and transition periods. The focus is on transparency, copyright, and risk assessment.
Source: European Commission
The European Commission is preparing guidelines for the practical application of high-risk classification and transparency requirements under the AI Act to support compliance and provide clear instructions for businesses.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The EU AI Board is a central advisory body for implementing the AI Act. It coordinates national strategies, supports enforcement, and promotes ethical AI development. The Board consists of representatives from EU Member States and is supported by the AI Office.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European Commission invites stakeholders to provide feedback on draft guidelines for transparency obligations of AI systems. The consultation runs from 8 May to 3 June 2026.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European AI Office supports the development and adoption of trustworthy AI solutions while protecting citizens from risks. It is responsible for implementing the AI Act, particularly for GPAI models, and promotes international cooperation.
Source: European Commission / European AI Office
The European Commission has published guidelines for implementing the AI Act for providers of general-purpose AI models. They clarify obligations in light of the upcoming entry into force on 2 August 2025.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
The European Commission published a consultation on AI regulation governance. The document includes proposals for implementing the AI Act and aims to collect feedback for further development of the regulations.
Source: European Commission / DG CONNECT
Article 5 of the EU AI Act prohibits AI systems that violate fundamental rights, such as manipulative techniques, exploitation of vulnerabilities, social scoring, and real-time remote biometric identification. Two additional prohibitions apply from 2 December 2026.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The document lists national resources and contact points for implementing the EU AI Act in various countries. It names the competent authorities in Cyprus, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The FAQs address common questions on enforcement and governance of the EU AI Act. They cover the responsibilities of the AI Office, EDPS, and national authorities, the establishment of complaint and whistleblower tools, and the application of rules for GPAI models and high-risk AI systems.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The European Commission provides resources to support compliance with the EU AI Act, including fact sheets, guidelines, and webinars. The focus is on transparency obligations, codes of practice, and promoting AI literacy. Implementation begins on 2 August 2026.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The EU AI Act legislation is implemented progressively, with the full application of the main milestones by 2 August 2028. The timeline accounts for amendments introduced by the Digital Omnibus on AI.
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk
The AI Act Explorer by the European Commission is a reference tool for the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). It enables searching for prohibited practices, risk classifications, transparency obligations, and requirements for AI systems. The document has been supplemented by the Digital Omnibus Regulation (EU 2026/1744).
Source: European Commission / AI Act Service Desk