Digital Omnibus on AI
This European Parliamentary Research Service briefing outlines the legislative progress and debate surrounding the Digital Omnibus on AI proposed by the European Commission in November 2025. The proposal introduces amendments to the Artificial Intelligence Act and Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 to simplify implementation, adjust timelines for high-risk requirements, expand provisions for SMEs and mid-caps, and clarify the interplay with other EU laws. Following trilogue negotiations, co-legislators reached an agreement in May 2026, which was subsequently approved by the European Parliament in June 2026.
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Who it governs
This briefing is written for members and staff of the European Parliament and researchers seeking to understand the legislative journey and debate surrounding the Digital Omnibus on AI.
What the document contains
The document covers the legislative progress, background, main points, institutional positions, and stakeholder reactions regarding the EU's Digital Omnibus on AI proposal, which amends implementation timelines, supervisory powers, and compliance burdens under the AI Act.
It does not contain the full legal text of the adopted regulation itself, nor does it provide exhaustive details on every technical standard or every national implementation measure across individual EU member states.
- The European Commission proposed a Digital Omnibus on AI on 19 November 2025 to amend the AI Act and simplify implementation.
- Key changes include fixed deadlines for high-risk AI rules (2 December 2027 for stand-alone systems and 2 August 2028 for embedded systems).
- The proposal expands simplified documentation and penalty regimes to small mid-caps and addresses exceptions for bias correction using sensitive personal data.
- Co-legislators reached a trilogue agreement on 7 May 2026, which was formally approved by the European Parliament in June 2026.
- Stakeholder reactions have been mixed, with industry groups welcoming simplification while civil society and consumer groups warn of weakened safeguards.
· Issue · Main points of the proposal · Parliament's prior position · Prior positions of other EU institutions · Preparation of the proposal · Points of view · Next steps in the legislative process
How it scores
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Accountability
3/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Centralised enforcement: the EU's AI Office would supervise the compliance of AI systems integrated into very large online platforms or search engines
Main points of the proposal
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
screening score · 2026-10-23
Transparency
3/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Generative AI marking: providers of generative AI systems already on the market before 2 August 2026 are granted a transitional period of six months to comply with obligations to mark AI-generated content.
Main points of the proposal
screening score · 2026-10-23
Enforcement
4/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
Centralised enforcement: the EU's AI Office would supervise the compliance of AI systems integrated into very large online platforms or search engines
Main points of the proposal
screening score · 2026-10-23
Impact Assessment
3/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
amendments to the Artificial Intelligence Act (in force since 1 August 2024) and to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 on common rules for civil aviation
CONTEXT
screening score · 2026-10-23