Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 24-30 August 2026.
Jurisdiction: EU
EU AI policy refers to the regulatory and governance framework shaping how AI systems are developed, deployed, and overseen within EU, including laws, guidance, enforcement signals, and official initiatives.
The European Union is widely seen as the global pace-setter for comprehensive AI regulation. This page tracks EU AI Act–related developments, implementation guidance, and enforcement readiness across EU institutions.
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The European Union is widely seen as the global pace-setter for comprehensive AI regulation. EU AI policy coverage on this page tracks legislative milestones, implementation guidance, enforcement readiness, and policy debates across EU institutions and member states.
What this page covers
You will find recent updates related to the EU AI Act and related initiatives, including Commission guidance, Parliament and Council activity, standards work, and enforcement planning. Because EU policy evolves through multiple institutions, the most useful signals often come from official communications, delegated/implementing measures, and consultation outcomes.
Key institutions
European Commission (proposal, implementation, supervision), European Parliament (amendments and political positions), and the Council of the EU (member state negotiation) shape the final regulatory direction. National authorities and future EU-level coordination mechanisms matter for enforcement and compliance interpretation.
Topics to watch
Common EU themes include risk classification and conformity assessment for high-risk systems, transparency and labeling obligations, governance for general-purpose AI/foundation models, and timelines for phased implementation. Updates also frequently touch on standards, audits, and cross-border coordination.
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the international day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief.
The press briefing ahead of European Council President António Costa's upcoming 'Tour des Capitales' across EU member states will take place on Monday, 24 August at 14:30.
European Commission Statement Brussels, 21 Aug 2026 On 23 August, we commemorate the anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, signed in 1939 between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. That pact, an…
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1896 of 30 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 20…
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1882 of 30 July 2026 reviewing the list of persons, g…
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847 of 23 July 2026 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP …
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1845 of 23 July 2026 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP …
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1849 of 23 July 2026 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP …
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1836 of 24 July 2026 amending Decision 2010/413/…