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The EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) is the world's first comprehensive AI law. It applies directly in all 27 EU member states. Individual member states may also enact additional national-level legislation. Click any member state to explore.

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20 JUL 2026 · Standard / Framework

Quick Facts: Transparency Rules for Artificial Intelligence Systems

Official materialTransparency ·Generative AI ·Consumer ProtectionOfficial source · digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
16 JUL 2026 · Policy / Guidance

DMA Specification Measures for Google AI Interoperability and Search Data Sharing

Official materialCompetition ·Transparency ·Consumer ProtectionOfficial source · digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
15 JUL 2026 · Report

European AI Office Frontier AI Expert Forum Findings

Official materialResearch & Development ·CybersecurityOfficial source · digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
07 JUL 2026 · National Strategy

EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

Official materialCybersecurity ·National StrategyOfficial source · digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
25 JUN 2026 · Policy / Guidance

ESRB Warning on Systemic Cyber Risks from Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models

Official materialFinancial Services ·CybersecurityOfficial source · eur-lex.europa.eu ↗
10 JUN 2026 · Standard / Framework

Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content

The final voluntary code provides an EU-wide framework for providers and deployers to demonstrate compliance with the marking and labelling obligations in Article 50 of the EU AI Act. The underlying Article 50 transparency duties remain legally binding even though adherence to the code is voluntary.

Official materialTransparency ·Generative AIOfficial source · digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
19 MAY 2026 · Other

The European Union is deploying AI across strategic sectors

Explore how the EU is deploying trustworthy AI in healthcare, manufacturing, mobility and agriculture to boost competitiveness.

Official materialNational StrategyOfficial source · oecd.ai ↗
14 MAY 2026 · National Strategy

The EU AI Act’s Transparency Rules: A practical guide to Article 50

What providers and deployers must do by August 2026

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
08 MAY 2026 · Standard / Framework

Updated ERA Living Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research

Official materialGenerative AI ·Ethics ·Research & DevelopmentOfficial source · research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu ↗
03 MAY 2026 · Law / Act

European Commission source on AI governance

Official source record dated 5 March 2026 for European Union concerning European Commission opens consultation on second draft Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content. See the linked digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu source for the authoritative text, procedural context, and implementation details.

Primary legal sourceGenerative AIOfficial source · digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
03 MAY 2026 · Standard / Framework

European Commission release guidelines on the ethical use of AI and data in teaching and learning

Artificial intelligence is becoming more present in everyday education, from tools to learn new languages to course support and lesson preparation. AI offers major opportunities, but also raises ethical, legal and pedagogical questions.

Official materialEducation & TrainingOfficial source · education.ec.europa.eu ↗
28 APR 2026 · Standard / Framework

Guidelines for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models

Official materialGenerative AI ·Transparency ·AccountabilityOfficial source · digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
21 APR 2026 · Law / Act

Council Decision (EU) 2026/1080 Concluding the Council of Europe AI Framework Convention

Primary legal sourceHuman Rights ·International CooperationOfficial source · eur-lex.europa.eu ↗
20 APR 2026 · Policy / Guidance

EDPB on AI-Generated Imagery and Privacy Protection

The European Data Protection Board highlighted its active involvement in AI governance, including joint statements and enhanced enforcement efforts on AI-generated imagery and privacy protection.

Official materialData Privacy & Protection ·AI-Generated Content ·EnforcementOfficial source · edpb.europa.eu ↗
20 APR 2026 · Policy / Guidance

EU - GDPR Simplification and AI Act Streamlining (Digital Omnibus)

The EU's "Digital Omnibus" package aims to "simplify" AI and data protection laws including the GDPR and the AI Act, with stated goals of boosting competitiveness. Amnesty International criticized the rollbacks to fundamental rights protections.

Secondary evidenceData Privacy & Protection ·AI Act ·Regulatory Reform ·+1Issuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
16 APR 2026 · Law / Act

European Commission preliminary findings against Google over search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act, requiring Google to allow third-party search engines to access search data on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms.

Primary legal sourceCompetitionOfficial source · ec.europa.eu ↗
16 APR 2026 · Policy / Guidance

European Commission guidelines on application of Article 101 of the Treaty to technology transfer agreements

The European Commission adopted revised guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to technology transfer agreements, outlining the framework for assessing licensing arrangements under EU competition law.

Official materialCompetitionOfficial source · ec.europa.eu ↗
15 APR 2026 · Law / Act

Portugal law implementing Digital Services Act designating competent authorities enters into force

The Law implementing the Digital Services Act in Portugal enters into force, designating the National Communications Authority as the national Digital Services Coordinator.

Secondary evidenceContent ModerationIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
15 APR 2026 · Policy / Guidance

European Commission announced European age verification app for online platforms

The European Commission announced that a European age verification app is technically ready and will allow users to prove their age when accessing online platforms without revealing additional personal information.

Official materialConsumer ProtectionOfficial source · commission.europa.eu ↗
14 APR 2026 · Executive Order

European Commission consultation on draft implementing regulation on minimum metadata elements for European Health Data Space

The European Commission opened consultation on draft implementing regulation laying down minimum metadata elements for dataset descriptions for secondary use of electronic health data under the European Health Data Space.

Primary legal sourceData Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · ec.europa.eu ↗
09 APR 2026 · Working Paper

Transatlantic Cooperation on AI and National Security

Atlantic Council analysis examines how AI and national security shape US-EU relations, with focus on export controls, semiconductor restrictions, and their implications for China and global AI competition.

Secondary evidenceExport Controls ·US-EU ·National SecurityIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
03 APR 2026 · Policy / Guidance

EDPS Governance and Enforcement Structure for the AI Act

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) outlined its multi-faceted role under the EU AI Act, serving as Market Surveillance Authority (MSA) for AI used by EU institutions, coordinating with national authorities, and contributing to the European AI Office's work on GPAI model oversight.

Official materialEnforcement ·Data Privacy & Protection ·EU InstitutionsOfficial source · edps.europa.eu ↗
31 MAR 2026 · Law / Act

Enforcement of Chapter V under the EU AI Act

This page aims to provide an overview of the EU AI Act’s enforcement provisions relating to Chapter V, namely the provisions that impose obligations on providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. It also aims to explore the role that other actors can play in the enforcement of the AI Act. Summary

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
26 MAR 2026 · Law / Act

EU Parliament agree on proposals to simplify AI Act and propose clear application dates for high-risk system requirements and a ban on AI “nudifier” systems

MEPs have agreed on proposals to simplify artificial intelligence rules and propose clear application dates for high-risk system requirements and a ban on AI “nudifier” systems.

Primary legal sourceOnline Safety & Child Protection ·Human Rights & Ethics ·Public Sector & GovernanceOfficial source · europarl.europa.eu ↗
20 MAR 2026 · Working Paper

US-EU Data Practices and GDPR Conflict

A May 2025 SDNY preservation order against OpenAI to retain ChatGPT output logs highlights a clash between U.S. data practices and EU GDPR requirements, with ongoing conflicts over data retention, deletion, and cross-border AI data flows.

Secondary evidenceData Privacy & Protection ·US-EU Data Conflict ·Cross-BorderIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
19 MAR 2026 · Law / Act

MEPs support postponement of certain rules under the AI Act

MEPs agree on proposals to simplify artificial intelligence rules and propose bans on AI “nudifier” systems and clear application dates for high-risk system requirements.

Primary legal sourceLiability & Accountability ·Human Rights & Ethics ·OmnibusOfficial source · europarl.europa.eu ↗
18 MAR 2026 · Working Paper

Enforcement of the AI Act (EP Think Tank)

The European Parliament's Members' Research Service published an analysis of the EU AI Act enforcement structure, emphasizing the risk-based framework spanning unacceptable, high, transparency, and minimal risk tiers. The AI Office within the European Commission serves as the coordinator for GPAI models and cross-border cases.

Secondary evidenceEnforcement ·GovernanceIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
17 MAR 2026 · Law / Act

What the EU AI Act Means for Staffing Businesses

If your business uses AI to screen, rank, or match candidates, the EU now regulates those tools as high-risk systems. Here is what changed, what it means for your operating model, and what you should be doing about it.

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
17 MAR 2026 · Law / Act

European Data Protection Supervisor source on AI Act implementation

Official source record dated 17 March 2026 for European Union concerning European Data Protection Supervisor adopts strategy for supervising systems under EU AI Act. See the linked edps.europa.eu source for the authoritative text, procedural context, and implementation details.

Primary legal sourcePublic Sector & GovernanceOfficial source · edps.europa.eu ↗
13 MAR 2026 · Policy / Guidance

European Council agrees position to streamline rules on AI

Primary source (consilium.europa.eu) dated 13 March 2026 in Europe. See linked source for full text.

Official materialHuman Rights & Ethics ·Public Sector & GovernanceOfficial source · consilium.europa.eu ↗
12 MAR 2026 · Working Paper

European Commission opens consultation on draft implementing regulation on conduct of certain proceedings pursuant to EU AI Act

Primary source (ec.europa.eu) dated 12 March 2026 in Europe. See linked source for full text.

Official materialLiability & Accountability ·Ai SafetyOfficial source · ec.europa.eu ↗
11 MAR 2026 · Other

EU set to ban AI nudification apps in wake of Grok scandal

Primary source (euronews.com) dated 11 March 2026 in Europe. See linked source for full text.

Secondary evidenceDeepfakes ·Online Safety & Child ProtectionIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified
02 MAR 2026 · Law / Act

European Commission issues opinion on Danish Bill amending Copyright Act, introducing performance protection and protection against digitally generated imitations

The TRIS website makes it easy for you or your organization to share your views on any given notification.

Primary legal sourceCopyright & IpOfficial source · technical-regulation-information-system.ec.europa.eu ↗
25 FEB 2026 · Other

Report examines copyright challenges and opportunities in generative artificial intelligence

Primary source (europarl.europa.eu) dated 25 February 2026 in Europe. See linked source for full text.

Official materialCopyright & Ip ·Generative AIOfficial source · europarl.europa.eu ↗
23 FEB 2026 · International Agreement

Data Protection Authorities adopt joint statement on AI generated imagery raising concerns on defamatory content and harm to vulnerable groups

Primary source (ico.org.uk) dated 23 February 2026 in Europe. See linked source for full text.

Primary legal sourceData Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · ico.org.uk ↗
16 FEB 2026 · Standard / Framework

ENISA Cybersecurity Exercise Methodology

ENISA adopted the Cybersecurity Exercise Methodology to guide organisations in developing cybersecurity exercises for testing team and system capabilities against emerging cyber threats.

Official materialCybersecurityOfficial source · enisa.europa.eu ↗
16 FEB 2026 · Working Paper

European Commission report on implementation of user speech rights under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission published a summary regarding the implementation of user speech rights under the DSA for the past two years, addressing the impact on online platforms including e-commerce marketplaces, search engines, and social media services.

Official materialContent ModerationOfficial source · ec.europa.eu ↗
09 FEB 2026 · Other

Commission notifies Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp

The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Meta, setting out its preliminary view that Meta breached EU antitrust rules by excluding third party Artificial Intelligence (‘AI\') assis

Official materialAntitrust & Competition ·Data Privacy & ProtectionOfficial source · ec.europa.eu ↗
29 JAN 2026 · International Agreement

European Union and Vietnam adopt joint statement on upgrading relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

1. The European Union (EU) and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (Viet Nam) (hereinafter referred to as “Both sides”) confirm the importance of a partnership based on common interests and shared valu

Primary legal sourceCybersecurity ·Defense & National SecurityOfficial source · ec.europa.eu ↗
28 JAN 2026 · Other

European Parliament adopts resolution on copyright and generative AI

Access to high quality data to train generative AI in the EU should go hand in hand with fair remuneration for the creative sector.

Official materialCopyright & Ip ·Generative AIOfficial source · europarl.europa.eu ↗