EU AI Laws
An overview of AI-related legislation and regulatory frameworks across the European Union and key European jurisdictions.
Why EU Matters
The European Union is setting a de facto global baseline for AI governance, risk management, and transparency. The EU AI Act establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework that categorizes AI systems by risk level and imposes corresponding obligations, from prohibited practices to high-risk system requirements.
EU obligations often apply extraterritorially when serving EU users or customers, making compliance relevant for global firms regardless of where they're headquartered. Organizations must understand both EU-wide requirements and member state implementation nuances to ensure lawful AI deployment across European markets.
AIL as an Adaptive Governance Framework
Jurisdiction-Aware Governance
The Governance Layer can enforce different rules based on where an AI system operates, whether that's EU-wide requirements, member state implementations, or sector-specific regulatory expectations across European jurisdictions.
Dynamic Policy Updates
As EU regulations evolve and member states issue implementation guidance, AIL's policy-as-code architecture allows organizations to update compliance rules without retraining models or rewriting application logic. Governance becomes a configuration layer, not a hardcoded constraint.
Audit-Ready by Design
Every decision, override, and adaptation is logged in the Quant Vault, providing the evidentiary foundation needed for regulatory audits, impact assessments, and compliance reporting across multiple European jurisdictions.
AI-Related Laws and Regulations
Select a jurisdiction to explore its AI-related laws and regulatory frameworks.
EU-Wide Frameworks
EU AI Act, GDPR, DSA, DMA, and NIS2 governance baseline
ActiveGermany
EU AI Act implementation signals + national privacy and employment governance
ActiveSwitzerland
Swiss data protection + sector regulators; EU alignment considerations
ActiveNote: This directory highlights enforceable governance requirements and widely adopted compliance expectations. It is not legal advice; consult counsel for jurisdiction-specific interpretation.
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