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ARTICLE · 13 MAY 2026

EU AI Act: Work In Progress — And The Pressure Is Building

Hannes Snellman
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The EU AI Act has been in force since August 2024, but the ink was barely dry before the European Commission proposed changes to it. In November 2025, the Commission published the Digital Omnibus proposal — a package of targeted amendments aimed at simplifying and clarifying the AI Act, alongside broader adjustments to several pieces of EU digital legislation, including the GDPR and Data Act. The proposal came as a response to concerns about legal uncertainty and the practical challenges businesses face in preparing for the new digital legislation.

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The EU AI Act has been in force since August 2024, but the ink was barely dry before the European Commission proposed changes to it. In November 2025, the Commission published the Digital Omnibus proposal — a package of targeted amendments aimed at simplifying and clarifying the AI Act, alongside broader adjustments to several pieces of EU digital legislation, including the GDPR and Data Act. The proposal came as a response to concerns about legal uncertainty and the practical challenges businesses face in preparing for the new digital legislation.

This blog post provides an overview of where the proposed amendments currently stand. The Digital Omnibus negotiations have now entered the trilogue phase, with the Council and the Parliament having confirmed their respective positions and the aim of reaching agreement by the end of April 2026.

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