AI Act Digital Omnibus: EP Formal Adoption Vote Scheduled June 14-17 — Simplified Compliance Regime Imminent

The European Parliament is preparing for a formal plenary adoption vote on June 14-17 on the AI Act Digital Omnibus amendments — a simplification package agreed in political deal between the Council and Parliament on May 7, 2026. The Omnibus extends high-risk AI compliance deadlines under Annex III to December 2027 and Annex I to August 2028, introduces extended sandbox periods for SMEs, and adds a new categorical ban on AI-powered 'nudifier' applications effective December 2, 2026. Formal adoption before August 2, 2026 would ensure the amendments take effect before the AI Act's full enforcement date for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. SMEs across the EU are welcoming the extended deadlines, while civil society organisations warned against weakening protections for workers subject to automated decision-making systems.