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Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)

Passed by a large majority

Parliament adopted its position on the law.

For
423
Against
57
Abstained
174

roll-call vote at 13:35 · 65% of votes cast in favour

Committee report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara · · Report A-10-2026-0073

AI:What this decision does

Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, known as the Digital Omnibus on AI.§1: source passage in the text The text amends the AI Act and the EASA Basic Regulation to make implementation and enforcement simpler, effective and uniform.§1: source passage in the text Parliament supports postponing the application date, with a set timeline of 2 December 2027 for Annex III systems and 2 August 2028 for Annex I systems.§2: source passage in the text It also introduces targeted adjustments on AI literacy, data processing for bias detection, notified bodies, cybersecurity and sandboxes.§2: source passage in the text

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How the groups voted

For: Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP; Against: The Left; Abstained: ECR, ESN; Divided: Patriots

  • The Left Against 8 for, 31 against, 2 abstainedof 45
  • Greens For 35 for, 2 against, 9 abstainedof 54
  • S&D For 114 for, 4 against, 11 abstainedof 136
  • Renew For 57 for, 0 against, 11 abstainedof 77
  • EPP For 167 for, 0 against, 1 abstainedof 185
  • ECR Abstained 13 for, 0 against, 62 abstainedof 81
  • Patriots Divided 20 for, 6 against, 51 abstainedof 86
  • ESN Abstained 0 for, 0 against, 22 abstainedof 27
  • No group not a group 9 for, 14 against, 5 abstainedof 30

Groups from left to right · for–against–abstained, of the group’s MEPs

A group is shown as divided when no position has two thirds of its votes.

Did not vote with their group

61 MEPs voted differently from their group’s clear line (two thirds of its votes).

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How it got here

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 16 parts of the text voted on separately (16 lapsed).

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