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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 1h

The EU Commission plans to publish its AI Act interplay guidelines, covering GDPR, product safety, platform & copyright laws, only in Q3 2026, right before or after the high-risk rules take effect.
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AI developers, users to see guidelines on EU AI Act interplay after legal deadline | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission will issue guidelines on how the AI Act interacts with other EU laws such as the GDPR, product safety legislation, platform regulations and copyright rules only around the thir...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 5h

Digital sovereignty is on the agenda of the next European Council summit. Draft conclusions seen by MLex show EU leaders set to reaffirm the bloc’s regulatory autonomy and urge lawmakers to fast-track files related to simplification.
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EU leaders set to discuss competitiveness at October summit | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

MLex Summary: EU governments and heads of states are planning an "in-depth discussion on bolstering the Union’s competitiveness" at their summit planned for Oct. 23 and 24, according to a preparatory ...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 1d

The EU Commission has again delayed its decision on whether to propose a pause for the AI Act’s high-risk rules. An announcement was considered alongside the Apply AI Strategy, but dropped after the digital omnibus was moved up. Full story on MLex.
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EU keeps buying time on AI Act's potential pause | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission has still not finalized whether to propose a pause of the EU AI Act's high-risk requirements, and therefore won't announce it alongside the Apply AI Strategy, which is due to b...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 2d

What to expect from the EU’s upcoming Apply AI Strategy? The plan aims to build a sovereign AI ecosystem by boosting AI use across 10 key sectors. Initiatives include a study on genAI legal challenges, open model competitions, & research on AI agents.
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EU set to present strategy to foster ‘sovereign’ AI ecosystem | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission will unveil its Apply AI Strategy on Tuesday to promote AI adoption across 10 key sectors, reduce foreign technology dependence and build a sovereign EU AI ecosystem. Backed by...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 6d

EU countries are aligning on cloud sovereignty, with most member states backing the direction the Commission has taken with the Cloud & AI Development Act. The Commission eyes finalizing EUCS certification & embedding it in procurement rules.
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EU countries finding growing consensus on cloud sovereignty | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

EU governments discussing legislation for cloud and AI development are increasingly in agreement about favoring European remote computer services over foreign providers in certain instances, MLex has ...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 8d

The EU Ombudswoman has opened an inquiry into the AI Act’s standardization process because CEN/CENELEC are not required to disclose the names of participants or publish meeting minutes. The question is whether this could create further delays.
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Ombudswoman opens inquiry concerning the development of EU standards for artificial intelligence

European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho has opened an inquiry into how the European Commission ensures transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in the ...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 9d

EU countries split on the AI Act pause. Many back a delay, others warn it’s counterproductive, & heavyweights remain noncommittal. The Commission will decide soon, with only “quick fixes” planned in the digital omnibus & a broader Fitness Check to follow.
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EU countries divided over potential AI Act pause | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

EU countries remain divided on whether to pause the AI Act’s requirements for high-risk systems, with more governments favoring a delay but Spain, Austria, the Netherlands and Latvia opposing it. Heav...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 9d

The European AI Board is set to change its leadership model, currently tied to the Council’s rotating presidency, to an election-based system like the @EU_EDPB. First talks on the new rules start in October, with the shift expected next year.
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EU AI regulators’ body set to change leadership structure to elected head in 2026 | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European AI Board, the body coordinating the EU's AI policy and regulation, is set to be led by an elected head from early 2026 instead of having a six-monthly rotating chairmanship, MLex has lear...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 12d

The Commission has just published a draft guidance and a template for serious incident reporting under the EU AI Act, together with a public consultation open until November 7.
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AI Act: Commission issues draft guidance and reporting template on serious AI incidents, and seeks stakeholders' feedback

Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback and examples on the interplay with other reporting regimes in this public consultation.

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 12d

The EU’s ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox is almost ready. It will cover all digital technologies, from connected cars to AI models. Adoption expected by November, with countries asked to exclude high-risk vendors & add cybersecurity rules in procurement.
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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 12d

In July, Sweden's PM sent a letter to the Commission President with a wishlist for the upcoming digital omnibus, including a grace period for the AI Act, guidance on more uniform enforcement, and a reform of the telecom sector. Full letter on MLex.
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Sweden has wishlist for EU digital, AI laws simplification package | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

MLex Summary: An upcoming package of amendments to EU digital laws should include a grace period for the AI Act, attention paid to addressing regulatory overlaps and a reform of the telecom sector, Sw...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 14d

Is AI vendor lock-in a sovereignty issue? Denmark and other Nordics are pushing the debate, and the Commission’s consultants are similarly exploring pro-competition measures for the upcoming Cloud & AI Development Act.
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Pro-competitive AI measures considered for upcoming EU cloud sovereignty law | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

Competition questions in the AI market are beginning to be seen as a sovereignty issue in the EU that could be addressed in an upcoming legislative proposal. Denmark and other Nordic countries are pus...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 15d

The Commission will split the AI Act guidelines on high-risk systems. Classification guidance is due by Feb. 2, 2026, while separate rules on obligations, substantial modification and the AI value chain are planned for Q2–Q3 2026. Details on @mlexclusive.
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EU Commission splits AI Act's guidelines on high-risk systems | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission’s AI Office has told EU countries it is planning to provide separate guidance on high-risk categorization and how the obligations will apply, including for the different actors...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 19d

AI is taking center stage in the DMA's first review. In my latest deep dive for MLex, I describe how the Commission is framing the issue, the many legal questions that it is facing, and the three policy options that are currently on the table.
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Inside the EU’s rocky path to regulate AI under its gatekeeper rulebook | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission is putting AI at the heart of its first review of the Digital Markets Act, which is due by May 2026. Regulators are weighing whether existing obligations cover AI services, whe...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 20d

The EU’s long-awaited ICT Supply Chain Toolbox will be discussed on Sept. 25. It targets high-risk foreign suppliers, like Huawei & ZTE. Now linked to the Cybersecurity Act review, it could shift the EU's approach from soft-law guidance to binding rules.
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EU plans for securing tech supply chains to be discussed on Sept 25 | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission and EU countries will discuss for the first time the ICT Supply Chain Toolbox on Sept. 25, an initiative to guide member states in assessing and restricting high-risk foreign s...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 22d

The 🇪🇺 Commission just opened a public consultation confirming the digital omnibus will cover the AI Act. It will propose “targeted adjustments” to ensure effective, predictable enforcement. Feedback is open for 4 weeks.
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European Commission - Have your say

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 22d

Poland is pushing to delay the EU AI Act’s penalty regime for high-risk AI by 6–12 months. In a non-paper, Warsaw calls for suspending Article 99 sanctions, clearer guidance, alternatives to technical standards, and wider use of AI sandboxes.
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Delay EU AI Act’s penalty regime by six or 12 months, Poland proposes | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

Poland has proposed postponing the EU AI Act’s penalty regime for high-risk AI systems by six or 12 months, according to a document seen by MLex. The plan would suspend the article on sanctions but no...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · 22d

The Commission is gearing up to launch the EU code of practice on generative AI transparency in early Nov. Meanwhile, it has asked member states to back the creation of a new sub-group within the AI Board to shape the code and accompanying guidelines.
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EU Commission preparing to launch genAI code of practice process in November | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission is planning to roll out a code of practice process for generative artificial intelligence in early November, a planning document seen by MLex shows. The commission has given me...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Commission is convening five “reality check” discussions to help shape its upcoming digital omnibus proposal. These invite-only focus groups will assess how EU rules on AI, cyber, data, privacy, and digital identity work in practice.
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‘Reality check’ discussions for digital amendments arranged by EU Commission | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission will hold five “reality check” discussions, starting in mid-September — on AI, cyber, data, privacy and digital identity — to prepare a “digital omnibus” package with targeted ...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · Sep 4

The EU Cloud & AI Development Act is delayed to at least March 2026, pending political direction on cloud sovereignty. Meanwhile, the idea of “effective European control” is being considered as benchmark for determining whether a cloud provider can be “trusted.”
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‘Effective control’ concept for cloud sovereignty eyed by EU Commission | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The European Commission has delayed its Cloud and AI Development Act to March 2026 at the earliest, as it weighs how to advance cloud sovereignty. EU policymakers are considering an “effective Europea...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · Sep 4

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a code of practice to implement the AI Act’s transparency rules for generative AI. Stakeholders can also apply to join the drafting process via a call for expressions of interest by Oct. 2.
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Stakeholder consultation on transparency requirements for certain AI systems under Article 50 AI Act

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Strong words in this joint statement of Germany's 17 state-level DPAs about the national law implementing the EU AI Act, accusing the Federal Government of weakening fundamental rights protection.

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · Sep 3

The EU’s decision on a potential “stop the clock” for the AI Act is delayed. The AI Board meeting was postponed, following delays to the Apply AI Strategy and the national authorities' setup. Political guidance is now expected at a Telecom WP this month.
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EU decision on pausing parts of AI Act pushed back by preparation delays | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

A decision on proposing an enforcement pause for parts of the EU's AI Act has been pushed back by the European Commission following delays in the delivery of an AI strategy for industrial sectors and ...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · Sep 2

The EPP is set to adopt a position paper on digital policy calling for the establishment of a "war room" to boost the bloc's technological sovereignty and for the swift implementation of EuroStack, according to a draft seen by MLex.
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EU’s largest political group poised to call for tech sovereignty ‘war room’ | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The EU’s largest political group is set to adopt a position paper calling for a technology “war room” to boost the bloc’s digital sovereignty, according to a draft seen by MLex. The forum would bring ...

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Luca Bertuzzi @lucabertuzzi.bsky.social · Sep 1

The EU is set to launch a new code of practice on labelling AI-generated content. But as AI shifts from content to agents, an expert warns: the AI Act must regulate AI-driven actions too to help prevent online manipulation.
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EU AI Act’s transparency measures might not capture AI agents, researcher says | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

The EU AI Act requires providers of generative AI to label synthetic content, but a specialist warns this may not cover AI agents that act independently. Researcher Alan Chan says the law’s wording is...

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