EU Delays AI Act High-Risk System Requirements Until 2027
The EU's Digital Omnibus on AI has extended the deadlines for high-risk AI systems to December 2027 and August 2028. The decision is attributed to a lack of harmonised standards and national supervisory bodies.
What happened?
The EU's new Digital Omnibus on AI, formally adopted as Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, has delayed the deadlines for high-risk AI systems to December 2027 and August 2028. The amendment came into effect on 27 July 2026 following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Despite the extension, a binding deadline remains in place for 2 December 2026.
Key facts
| Förordning | Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 |
|---|---|
| Ikraftträdande | 27 juli 2026 |
| Ny tidsfrist för högrisk-AI | December 2027 och augusti 2028 |
| Närmaste bindande datum | 2 december 2026 |
Why it matters
The decision is based on the fact that national supervisory authorities and conformity assessment bodies were not appointed in time. Furthermore, there has been a lack of harmonised standards and the necessary guidance for the market to comply with the requirements in a legally certain manner.
Who is affected?
Providers and developers of AI systems classified as high-risk under the AI Act are directly affected by the extended deadline. National supervisory authorities and conformity assessment bodies in member states are also impacted, as they are granted more time to establish the necessary infrastructure.
Impact on the EU
Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 applies directly in all EU member states and alters the original timeline of the AI Act. The postponement is due to member states' delays in appointing supervisory authorities and assessment bodies, as well as the absence of harmonised standards.
What else you should know
The revised regulatory framework divides requirements into four stages to facilitate compliance for relevant stakeholders. The proposal for the amendment was presented by the European Commission in November 2025.
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