The German federal government is advocating for a postponement of the European Commission’s implementation of the European AI Act. According to reports in Friday’s “Handelsblatt” citing government sources, the coalition government is responding to growing concerns from the business sector regarding potential over-regulation and disadvantages for the German economic landscape stemming from the AI Act.
The government has previously stated its intention to promote a business-friendly national implementation of the European AI regulation, emphasizing streamlined processes and dedicated points of contact for companies.
While the AI Act has been formally adopted, specific guidelines for businesses – particularly the so-called Code of Practice – are still pending, a senior government representative told the newspaper. Consequently, the government is seeking a moratorium on the Act’s implementation.