backOn 19 November 2025, the European Commission introduced proposals aimed at postponing key elements of the Artificial Intelligence Act and reducing regulatory burdens viewed as excessive by the technology sector. The plan includes extending the compliance deadline for high-risk AI systems – used in areas such as critical infrastructure, security, and healthcare – from August 2026 to late 2027. The package also provides for adjustments to data-protection rules, enabling broader access to datasets, including personal data, when justified by legitimate interests, with the objective of supporting the training of AI models.
According to Commissioner Henna Virkunnen, the initiative seeks to eliminate regulatory complexity and ensure that the EU framework is seen as added value rather than a barrier to technological competitiveness. The proposals still require approval by the European Parliament and the EU member states and form part of a broader deregulation agenda aimed at stimulating economic growth within the bloc. While privacy-advocacy organizations raised concerns about potential impacts on data protection, industry stakeholders welcomed the measures as an important step toward simplifying the regulatory landscape and reinforcing Europe’s innovation capacity.
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