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Governance and enforcement of the AI Act

The July 2026 action plan on ... challenges posed by the most advanced AI models. The Commission will launch a call to increase EU evaluation capacity of AI models, before they are placed in the EU market ....

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1755 on proceedings under the AI Act

Sets detailed arrangements for certain Commission proceedings under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, including access to general-purpose AI models, independent experts, rights of defence and enforcement procedures. It is an implementing regulation, not a separate general AI statute.

Quick Facts: Transparency Rules for Artificial Intelligence Systems

To foster a trustworthy environment in which AI can be widely used, Article 50 of the AI Act introduces transparency rules to help EU citizens recognise when they are interacting with an AI system or are exposed to AI-generated content . These transparency rules apply from 2 August 2026.

DMA Specification Measures for Google AI Interoperability and Search Data Sharing

European AI Office Frontier AI Expert Forum Findings

Analysis of the integration of Artificial Intelligence in VET systems

Analyzes responsible AI adoption in vocational education across five EU countries. It links institutional capacity, teacher preparation, procurement dependencies, privacy and educational integrity to implementation of European and national governance frameworks.

Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 amending the AI Act and related regulations (Digital Omnibus on AI)

Adopted amendment to Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, 2018/1139 and 2023/1230 that simplifies implementation of harmonised AI rules. This is the amending act, not a replacement for the original EU AI Act; application of individual provisions must be read from the act itself.

EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

ESRB Warning on Systemic Cyber Risks from Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models

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.

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

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.

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.

Guidelines for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Care

Evaluates the evidence supporting cardiovascular AI and the gap between technical accuracy and patient benefit. It proposes policy priorities for validation, surveillance, regulatory coordination and equitable implementation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enforcement of the AI Act (EP Think Tank)

European Parliament briefing explaining how enforcement of the AI Act is shared between Member States and the European Commission, with supporting roles for the European AI Board, scientific panel and advisory forum.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Commission Cybersecurity Resilience and Capabilities Package 2026

AI law in European Union: The EU's 2026 Cybersecurity Package proposes a revised Cybersecurity Act and NIS2 amendments to bolster collective resilience and secure ICT supply chains....

Commission investigates Grok and X's recommender systems under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

EDPB and EDPS Support Streamlining AI Act but Call for Stronger Safeguards

The EDPB and EDPS endorsed parts of the EU AI Act streamlining efforts (Digital Omnibus) but called for maintaining strong fundamental rights protections. They emphasized the need for clear guidance on the interplay between GDPR and AI Act obligations.

European Council amends EuroHPC JU to pave the way for the creation of AI gigafactories

Primary source (consilium.europa.eu) dated 16 January 2026 in Europe. See linked source for full text.