Adapting and simplifying European rules on artificial intelligence
Official title: Vereenvoudiging van de uitvoering van geharmoniseerde regels betreffende artificiële intelligentie (digitale omnibus inzake AI) ***I
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted’)
In plain language
- The European Parliament proposes simplifying the AI Act and postponing certain deadlines for high-risk systems until late 2027 or 2028.
- Companies developing or deploying AI, especially small and medium-sized businesses, and regulatory bodies like the AI Office will face altered administrative procedures.
- Your privacy receives stronger protection against non-consensual deepfake nudity, while businesses gain more time and guidance to comply with safety requirements.
Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.
From proposal to law
- Submitted 26 March 2026
- Approved by parliament 26 March 2026
- Signed by the Parliament and the Council 8 July 2026
- Published in the Official Journal of the EU 24 July 2026 · Read the official text ↗
- In force 27 July 2026
How parliament voted
Passed on 26 March 2026569 for · 45 against · 23 abstention(s)
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EPP (Christian Democrats) Voted for
167 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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S&D (Social Democrats) Divided
101 for · 2 against · 3 abstentions
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Patriots for Europe Voted for
83 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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ECR (Conservatives) Voted for
74 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Renew (Liberals) Divided
57 for · 0 against · 12 abstentions
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Greens/EFA Divided
38 for · 7 against · 3 abstentions
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The Left Divided
9 for · 25 against · 3 abstentions
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Europe of Sovereign Nations Divided
25 for · 0 against · 2 abstentions
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Non-attached Divided
15 for · 11 against · 0 abstentions
How MEPs voted, by country
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🇲🇹 MEPs from Malta
Majority in favour5 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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