EU Digital Legislation Timeline

Based on Bruegel 2024 Factsheet • Updated February 2026 • Click items to view on EUR-Lex

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Key 2024 Milestones

• AI Act — world's first comprehensive AI law (Aug 2024)

• Cyber Resilience Act — cybersecurity for all digital products (Dec 2024)

• Net Zero Industry Act — 40% domestic clean tech by 2030 (June 2024)

• AI Liability Directive — withdrawn Feb 2025

• ePrivacy Regulation — withdrawn Feb 2025