From tomorrow onwards, the EU’s rules for the most advanced AI models officially apply. This day is a pivotal moment: not just for the AI Act but for the EU’s overall AI strategy.

Another expert study, same conclusion: withdrawing the AI Liability Directive would be a serious strategic mistake

The AI Office has finally clarified which actors will fall under the AI Act’s rules for GPAI models – way too late – but those explanations are bringing the much-needed clarity for industry. Importantly, the GPAI rules are now officially confirmed to be in force from 2 August 2025.

Yesterday, the European Commission published the long-awaited Code of Practice for General Purpose AI (GPAI) models – a key element for implementing the AI Act. Having followed this process closely from the legislative negotiations until now, I concluded in my piece for Süddeutsche Zeitung Dossier that the Code is not a breakthrough but that it is a necessary step forward – though one with significant design flaws.

The CEPS publication titled "A dataset of EU legal and policy instruments for the digital world" continues our comprehensive dataset, aiming at enhancing research and policy analysis in the digital domain. This dataset encompasses all key EU digital laws, legislative proposals and policy plans. A further table summarizes the existing governance structures.

The EU’s AI Act is more than a regulatory text—it’s a declaration of European values in the digital age. As pressure mounts to delay or weaken it, we must stay the course, provide clarity for innovators, and show that Europe stands by its democratic decisions.