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France

The EU AI Act applies directly; the bill designating the CNIL and sector regulators as AI Act authorities passed the Senate in Feb 2026 and awaits the National Assembly.

Comprehensive AI lawApproach
1Rules tracked
0Binding and in force
0Upcoming deadlines

Proposed or in consultation (1)

  • DDADUE bill (AI Act authorities)
    BillGovernment of France (Ministry of the Economy) / ParliamentNon-binding

    Omnibus EU-adaptation bill whose AI provisions designate France's AI Act authorities, with the CNIL in a central role alongside the DGCCRF, Arcom, ANSSI and around 15 sectoral bodies (e.g., ANSM, ACPR). The Senate adopted it on 18 Feb 2026; it was sent to the National Assembly on 20 Feb 2026.

    ProposedProposed 10 Nov 2025

What the rules require

Obligation types found across France's instruments. Filled dot: imposed by a binding instrument. Ring: guidance only.

PenaltiesDDADUE bill (AI Act authorities)

Timeline