It is reported that the Cyprus presidency is aiming to secure a mandate by late March or early April 2026 to negotiate the AI omnibus with the European Parliament. The timeline reflects the need to pass the omnibus bill before the AI Act’s high-risk requirements take effect in August 2026, putting immediate pressure on MEPs to accelerate their work, which has yet to begin. The most contentious issue remains the proposed removal of the registration requirement, which Germany and Spain have openly opposed, and which is also likely to face resistance in the EU Parliament. However, there is broad support on other core elements of the package, including the legal basis for processing sensitive data, AI literacy, and the centralisation of certain enforcement tasks, alongside notable reservations and calls for clearer drafting.
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