European Parliament Backs Delay of AI Act
The European Parliament's committees voted on 20 March 2026 to postpone the requirements for high-risk AI under the AI Act to 2 December 2027, due to delays in technical standards.
What happened?
The European Parliament's Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs have voted to postpone certain requirements within the EU AI Act. The proposal was adopted with 101 votes in favour, 9 against, and 8 abstentions. The deadline for high-risk systems is moved from 2 August 2026 to 2 December 2027 due to delays in the development of key technical standards.
Key facts
| Nytt datum för högrisk-AI | 2 december 2027 |
|---|---|
| Ursprungligt datum | 2 augusti 2026 |
| Röstsiffror i utskotten | 101 för, 9 emot, 8 nedlagda |
Why it matters
Members of the European Parliament justify the extension by noting that the technical standards required for regulatory compliance will not be completed by the original August 2026 deadline. Establishing a new date is intended to provide greater predictability and legal certainty for the affected stakeholders.
Who is affected?
The amendment affects developers, providers, and users of high-risk AI within the EU, including systems for biometrics, critical infrastructure, education, recruitment, and law enforcement. This provides companies with additional time to adapt their systems to the forthcoming requirements.
Impact on the EU
MEPs have emphasised that the delay is necessary because the required standards are not ready on time. The proposed shift from 2 August 2026 to 2 December 2027 ensures consistent and predictable regulations for all EU member states.
What else you should know
The decision was made by the European Parliament's Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE). The final vote in the committees was 101 in favour, 9 against, and 8 abstentions.
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