EU AI Act: Firms remain liable despite lack of oversight bodies
Sixteen of the EU's 27 member states lack a permanent supervisory authority for the AI Act. However, companies deploying AI remain fully legally responsible.
What happened?
The European Commission confirms that 16 of the EU's 27 member states lack a permanent supervisory authority for the AI Act. Despite this institutional vacuum, companies and organisations that deploy AI systems remain fully legally responsible for complying with the regulation.
Key facts
| Länder utan permanent myndighet | 16 av 27 medlemsstater |
|---|---|
| Länder med utsedd myndighet | 11 av 27 (41 %) |
| Ursprunglig tidsfrist enligt artikel 70 | 2 augusti 2025 |
| Dagar passerade sedan tidsfristen | 464 dagar |
Why it matters
The absence of a designated national authority does not absolve businesses of their regulatory responsibilities. Since EU regulations are directly applicable law, compliance can be enforced and adjudicated in general courts or by already established sectoral authorities.
Who is affected?
All companies, public sector entities, and organisations deploying AI systems within the EU are directly affected by these obligations. Developers and users risk legal proceedings and enforcement actions through existing judicial channels.
Impact on the EU
The EU AI Act is directly applicable as law in all member states without the requirement for national implementation. Even if supervisory bodies are absent in a majority of countries, compliance can be tested by courts and existing sectoral authorities.
What else you should know
According to Article 70 of the AI Act, the deadline for appointing permanent supervisory authorities was 2 August 2025. Only a formal suspension from the European Commission could pause these obligations, which has not occurred.
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