⚖️ Status — as of 17 June 2026. The high-risk dates in this guide are set by the Digital Omnibus on AI, which the European Parliament gave final approval on 16 June 2026 (423–57–174). It still needs formal adoption by the Council and publication in the EU Official Journal before the new dates become binding…
⚖️ Deadline status — as of 16 June 2026. The high-risk dates below are being amended by the Digital Omnibus on AI, which is not yet law. The European Parliament holds its plenary vote on the package on 16 June 2026; Council endorsement and publication in the Official Journal must follow before the new dates…
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