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1939 charsNetherlands Government Launches Consultation on Implementation of European Artificial Intelligence Regulation
On April 20, 2026, the Government of the Netherlands opened a public consultation on a proposed implementation act for the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Regulation. State Secretary Aerdts (Digital Economy and Sovereignty) submitted the proposal for the AI Regulation Implementation Act (Uitvoeringswet AI-verordening) to public consultation.
The European Union's AI Regulation establishes rules across the EU for the development and application of artificial intelligence systems. The Netherlands must establish national oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with these rules. The implementation act will enable this oversight framework.
The regulation adopts a risk-based approach to AI systems. Certain applications are prohibited, including manipulative AI practices and mass collection of facial images for biometric databases. High-risk AI systems face specific requirements covering data quality, risk management, human oversight, and transparency. Additionally, users must be clearly informed when they are communicating directly with AI systems, such as through chatbots or AI-generated content.
The proposed oversight structure involves collaboration among multiple existing supervisory authorities, with each regulator overseeing AI within their respective domain. This approach ensures that businesses and organisations primarily interact with regulators they already know. For oversight areas lacking a designated authority, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) is proposed as the primary regulator with a dedicated AI officer. The Data Protection Authority and the National Inspection for Digital Infrastructure (Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur) will assume coordinating roles within the proposed oversight system. The Second Chamber of Parliament has been informed by letter.
The public consultation period runs until June 1, 2026, and responses can be submitted online.
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1767 charsDutch Government Launches Consultation on Implementation of European AI Act
On April 20, 2026, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate launched a public consultation on the proposed Implementation Act for the Artificial Intelligence Regulation ( Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 - AI Act).
The AI Act establishes rules across the EU for the development and application of artificial intelligence systems. It aims to improve the functioning of the internal market, promote the use of human-centred and trustworthy AI, ensure a high level of protection for health, safety and fundamental rights, and support innovation.
The regulation adopts a risk-based approach to AI systems, with applicable rules varying based on the risks posed by each system. Operators of high-risk AI systems must comply with certain requirements and obligations. In addition, certain AI systems will be subject to transparency obligations. Finally, the act contains provisions regarding general-purpose AI models.
The draft Implementing Act of the AI Regulation will implement the AI Act's rules regarding implementation, cooperation, supervision and enforcement. The legislative proposal designates the national competent authorities responsible for market surveillance and enforcement in the event of regulatory violations. It also contains provisions on the authorities' powers and on their cooperation. The proposed monitoring system comprises ten market surveillance authorities, two of which will coordinate supervision, with a further authority serving as the central point of contact. Furthermore, the draft legislative proposal designates the authorities responsible for notifying bodies that conduct conformity assessments.
The public consultation period runs until June 1, 2026, and responses can be submitted online through the consultation portal .