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Commission launches RAISE pledging initiative for private and philanthropic support of AI in science
On Oct 15, 2026, at the European AI in Science Summit in Dublin, the European Commission launched the RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe) pledging initiative for AI in Science Enablers.…
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Dutch data protection authority launches new AI and algorithms supervision directorate
Dutch Data Protection Authority announced the start of a new directorate for Supervision and Coordination of AI/Algorithms (TCA). It continues the coordinating supervision of AI and algorithms carried out since 2023 and prepares future AI market supervision.…
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Spanish data protection authority warns two municipalities over AI-enabled video surveillance projects
On Oct 6, 2026, Spanish Data Protection Agency announced that it had issued warnings to two municipalities whose video surveillance projects include AI-based automated image analysis.…
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Commission registers citizens' initiative on a European Digital Space (.IA) for Sovereign AI Governance
On Oct 6, 2026, the European Commission adopted an implementing decision registering the European citizens' initiative entitled 'Creation of a European Digital Space (.IA) for Sovereign AI Governance', under Article 6(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/788.…
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Spanish data authority warns company over planned AI tool for screening CVs and scoring candidates
On Sep 23, 2026, Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) sent a warning to a company considering an AI tool to screen and evaluate candidates in recruitment and internal mobility processes.…
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EU AI Act transparency obligations for AI systems take effect
According to the European Commission, new transparency rules for AI systems take effect on Aug 2, 2026. Providers and deployers must clearly label certain AI-generated or manipulated content, including deepfakes,…
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Commission to begin enforcing AI Act and new transparency rules from Aug 2, 2026
The European Commission announced that from Aug 2, 2026 the European AI Office, together with national authorities, will begin enforcing the AI Act, and new transparency rules will start to apply.…
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EU launches call for tenders for up to 7 AI Gigafactories to expand European computing capacity
On Jul 30, 2026, the EU launched a call for tenders to establish up to 7 AI Gigafactories across Europe. The initiative is supported by up to €10 billion in EU and national funding and is expected to unlock at least €20 billion in private investment.…
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AEPD publishes technical note on data accuracy and minimisation in AI-based personal data processing
On Jul 21, 2026, the Spanish data protection authority AEPD published a technical note analysing how the GDPR principles of accuracy and minimisation apply to personal data processing that uses artificial intelligence systems.…
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Commission publishes guidelines on AI Act transparency obligations for providers and deployers
On Jul 20, 2026, the European Commission published guidelines to help providers and deployers of AI systems meet the transparency obligations of the AI Act, which start to apply on Aug 2, 2026.…
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Commission issues binding DMA specification measures to Google on Android AI interoperability and search data
On Jul 16, 2026, the European Commission issued two sets of binding specification measures to Google under the Digital Markets Act. The first requires equal access to Android features so competitors' AI assistants can compete with Google's own AI services…
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Commission presents EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
European Commission has presented an Action Plan to address the risks and opportunities of advanced AI models for cybersecurity. It includes a call to establish an EU evaluation capacity covering cybersecurity, expected to be operational in 2027,…
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Commission publishes final Code of Practice on marking and labelling AI-generated content
On Jun 10, 2026, the European Commission published the final Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content. The Code is voluntary and sets out practical steps for providers and deployers of generative AI systems to meet AI Act transparency…
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European Commission proposes Technological Sovereignty Package with Chips Act and Cloud and AI Development Act
On Jun 3, 2026, the European Commission presented the European Technological Sovereignty Package, covering semiconductors, artificial intelligence, cloud and open source.…
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EU Commission Q&A on Strategic Roadmap for digitalisation and AI in energy
The European Commission published questions and answers on its Strategic Roadmap for digitalisation and AI in the energy sector. The document says AI will improve renewable forecasts, grid balancing and predictive maintenance,…
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Commission appoints Jim Hagemann Snabe as Special Envoy for Industrial Artificial Intelligence
European Commission announced on Jun 3, 2026 the appointment of Jim Hagemann Snabe as Special Envoy for Industrial Artificial Intelligence. He will advise President Ursula von der Leyen and Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen on industrial AI and will…
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EU institutions reach political agreement on Digital Omnibus on AI amending AI Act timelines and prohibitions
The European Commission welcomed a political agreement reached on May 7, 2026 between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the Digital Omnibus on AI.…
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EU and Japan agree new steps on AI, data, quantum and chips at Digital Partnership Council
At the fourth meeting of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council in Brussels, the European Commission and Japanese ministers announced new steps on cooperation covering data, AI, quantum, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and online platforms.…
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Council approves EU conclusion of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI and human rights
On Apr 21, 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted a decision approving, on behalf of the European Union, the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law.…
Laws & bills
| Name | Jurisdiction | Type | Status | Key dates | Last checked |
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| AI Liability Directive (proposal) 2022/0303(COD) |
European Union | Bill | Failed / died | Introduced: | |
| Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content (EU AI Act Art. 50 marking and labelling) | European Union | Guidance | Adopted / issued | Compliance date: | |
| Commission Guidelines on the definition of an AI system C(2025) 5053 final |
European Union | Guidance | Adopted / issued | Signed / adopted: | |
| Commission Guidelines on transparency obligations under Article 50 of the EU AI Act C(2026) 5054 final |
European Union | Guidance | Adopted / issued | Signed / adopted: Compliance date: Compliance date: |
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| EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) REGULATION (EU) 2024/1689 |
European Union | Regulation / rule | Partly in force | Signed / adopted: Published (official journal): Effective: Compliance date: Compliance date: Compliance date: Compliance date: |
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| EuroHPC AI Factories Regulation (Council Regulation (EU) 2024/1732) COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2024/1732 |
European Union | Regulation / rule | In force | Signed / adopted: | |
| Implementing Regulation on the scientific panel of independent experts (AI Act) COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/454 |
European Union | Regulation / rule | In force | Signed / adopted: Published (official journal): |