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

23.3.2026 A10-0073/84

Amendment 84

Virginie Joron, Jaroslav Bžoch

on behalf of the PfE Group

Report A10-0073/2026

Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara

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

(COM(2025)0836 – C10-0304/2025 – 2025/0359(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

Article 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2 a) The following Article is inserted:

‘Article 2a

Safeguards for innovation and competitiveness

1. The Commission and Member States shall ensure that the implementation of this Regulation does not create unnecessary barriers to investment, scaling-up or cross-border deployment of artificial intelligence systems within the Union.

2. Any secondary or future legislation shall be subject to an innovation and competitiveness impact assessment, with particular emphasis on their effects on start-ups, SMEs, SMCs and private investment in artificial intelligence technologies.';

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23.3.2026 A10-0073/85

Amendment 85

Virginie Joron, Jaroslav Bžoch

on behalf of the PfE Group

Report A10-0073/2026

Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara

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

(COM(2025)0836 – C10-0304/2025 – 2025/0359(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

Article 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

‘The Commission and Member States shall encourage providers and deployers of AI systems to take measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy of their staff and other persons dealing with the operation and use of AI systems on their behalf, taking into account their technical knowledge, experience, level of education and training and the context the AI systems are to be used in, and considering the persons or groups of persons on whom the AI systems are to be used.;

‘The Commission and Member States shall encourage providers and deployers of AI systems to take measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy of their staff and other persons dealing with the operation and use of AI systems on their behalf, taking into account their technical knowledge, experience, level of education and training and the context the AI systems are to be used in, and considering the persons or groups of persons on whom the AI systems are to be used. This paragraph is without prejudice to the obligations of providers and deployers laid down elsewhere in this Regulation, including those under Article 26(2) concerning the competence, training and authority of relevant persons.;

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23.3.2026 A10-0073/86

Amendment 86

Virginie Joron

on behalf of the PfE Group

Report A10-0073/2026

Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara

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

(COM(2025)0836 – C10-0304/2025 – 2025/0359(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point hb (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5 a) In the first subparagraph of Article 5(1), the following point is added:

(hb) the placing on the market, the putting into service or the use of an AI system capable of generating, manipulating or reproducing child pornography or pornographic performance within the meaning of Article 2, points (c) and (e), of Directive 2011/93/EU, save where a ‘without right’ defence applies under national law notably for the purpose of conducting criminal proceedings or preventing, detecting, or investigating criminal offences;

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23.3.2026 A10-0073/87

Amendment 87

Virginie Joron

on behalf of the PfE Group

Report A10-0073/2026

Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara

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

(COM(2025)0836 – C10-0304/2025 – 2025/0359(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

Article 63 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. SMEs, including start-ups, may comply with certain elements of the quality management system required by Article 17 in a simplified manner. For that purpose, the Commission shall develop guidelines on the elements of the quality management system which may be complied with in a simplified manner considering the needs of SMEs, without affecting the level of protection or the need for compliance with the requirements in respect of high-risk AI systems.;

1. SMCs, SMEs, including start-ups, and micro enterprises may comply with certain elements of the quality management system required by Article 17 in a simplified manner. For that purpose, the Commission shall develop guidelines on the elements of the quality management system which may be complied with in a simplified manner considering the needs of micro enterprises, SMEs, and SMCs, without affecting the level of protection or the need for compliance with the requirements in respect of high-risk AI systems.;

1a. SMCs and SMEs, including start-ups, and micro enterprises may comply with certain elements of the legal obligations set out in Article 9, 10, 11, 12, 43 in a simplified manner. In order to benefit from those simplified requirements, the AI system or underlying AI model shall be trained using computing capabilities located within the Union.

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23.3.2026 A10-0073/88

Amendment 88

Virginie Joron, Jaroslav Bžoch

on behalf of the PfE Group

Report A10-0073/2026

Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara

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

(COM(2025)0836 – C10-0304/2025 – 2025/0359(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

Article 75

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25) [...]

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23.3.2026 A10-0073/89

Amendment 89

Virginie Joron, Jaroslav Bžoch

on behalf of the PfE Group

Report A10-0073/2026

Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara

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

(COM(2025)0836 – C10-0304/2025 – 2025/0359(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

Article 113 – paragraph 3 – point d (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) in the third paragraph, point (d) is added:

(a) in the third paragraph, point (d) is added:

‘ (d)

‘ (d)

Chapter III, Sections 1, 2, and 3, shall apply following the adoption of a decision of the Commission confirming that adequate measures in support of compliance with Chapter III are available, from the following dates:

Chapter III, Sections 1, 2, and 3, with the exception of Article 6(5), shall apply:

(i) 6 months after the adoption of that decision as regards AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6() and Annex III, and

(ii) 1 months after the adoption of the decision as regards AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(1) and Annex I.

In the absence of the adoption of the decision within the meaning of subparagraph 1, or where the dates below are earlier than those that follow the adoption of that decision, Chapter III, Sections 1, 2, and 3, shall apply:

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(i) on 2 December 2027 as regards AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(2) and Annex III, and

(i) on 2 August 2028 as regards AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(2) and Annex III, and

(ii) on 2 August 2028 as regards AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(1) and Annex I.;’

(ii) on 2 August 2028 as regards AI systems classified as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(1) and Annex I.;’

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