Two-Minute Recap IT Law Matters Around The Globe - 2026 April

European Commission Confirms Cyber Intrusion Affecting EU Cloud Infrastructure

On 29 April 2026, EU lawmakers and Member States failed to reach an agreement on proposed amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) following approximately twelve hours of negotiations conducted under the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus initiative. The discussions focused on postponing certain AI Act obligations, including rules applicable to high-risk AI systems, until December 2027.

The negotiations reportedly collapsed over disagreements on whether AI systems integrated into products already subject to sector-specific regulation, such as medical devices and industrial machinery, should remain within the direct scope of the AI Act. As no compromise was reached, the AI Act’s original compliance timeline, including the August 2026 obligations for high-risk AI systems, remains applicable for the time being. While another trilogue session is expected within the coming weeks, no