EU Postpones AI Act High-Risk System Requirements to 2027
The EU's Digital Omnibus on AI is pushing back requirements for high-risk AI systems to December 2027 and August 2028. A lack of harmonised standards and supervisory bodies is cited as the reason for the decision.
What happened?
The EU's new Digital Omnibus on AI, formally adopted as Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, has extended the deadlines for high-risk AI systems to December 2027 and August 2028. The amendment entered into force 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 failure to appoint national supervisory authorities and conformity assessment bodies in a timely manner. Additionally, there has been a lack of harmonised standards and the necessary guidance required for the market to meet compliance requirements in a legally secure manner.
Who is affected?
Suppliers 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 additional time to establish the necessary infrastructure.
Impact on the EU
Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 is directly applicable in all EU member states and alters the original timeline set out in the AI Act. The delay stems from the fact that member states have been slow to appoint supervisory authorities and assessment bodies, compounded by a lack of harmonised standards.
What else you should know
The revised framework categorises the requirements into four phases to facilitate compliance for the affected stakeholders. The proposal for the amendment was put forward by the European Commission in November 2025.
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