European Parliament Backs Delay of AI Act
On 20 March 2026, the European Parliament committees voted 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 Committees on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) 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 has been moved from 2 August 2026 to 2 December 2027, citing delays in the work on 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 Parliament stated that the delay is necessary because the technical standards required for compliance will not be completed by the original August 2026 deadline. Establishing a new date provides greater predictability and legal certainty for the affected parties.
Who is affected?
The change impacts developers, suppliers, and users of high-risk AI within the EU, including systems used in biometrics, critical infrastructure, education, recruitment, and law enforcement. This provides businesses with more time to align their systems with the forthcoming requirements.
Impact on the EU
MEPs have emphasised that the delay is required as standards will not be ready in time. The proposed shift from 2 August 2026 to 2 December 2027 aims to ensure uniform and predictable rules for all EU member states.
What else you should know
The decision was taken by the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee 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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