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On July 28, 2026, Germany's Official Gazette published the Act for Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on Harmonised Rules for Artificial Intelligence (AI Regulation Implementation Act). The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernisation led the development of this legislation, which was signed on July 22, 2026. The act implements the European Union's AI Regulation 2024/1689, adopted by the European Parliament and Council on June 13, 2024. This regulation establishes harmonised rules for artificial intelligence across the EU and amends multiple existing regulations and directives covering aviation safety, railway interoperability, motor vehicle requirements, maritime equipment, aviation personnel licensing, and consumer rights protection. The German implementation law ensures compliance with these harmonised AI standards at the national level and integrates the EU framework into German law. The legislation addresses artificial intelligence governance across multiple sectors and establishes requirements for AI system development, deployment, and oversight. The act modifies provisions across several regulatory domains, including those governing transport safety, consumer protection, and administrative procedures. The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernisation is responsible for coordinating implementation across relevant German authorities and ensuring alignment with EU requirements. The full text of the AI Regulation Implementation Act is available in the German Official Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt Teil I, Nr. 223, 2026) and has been published in accessible and barrier-reduced PDF format. The legislation entered into force upon publication on July 28, 2026. REFERENCES: Bundesgesetzblatt Teil I, Nr. 223 (July 28, 2026): Gesetz zur Durchführung der Verordnung (EU) 2024/1689