The European AI Office supports the development and adoption of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while protecting people against risks.
established within the European Commission
as the foundation for a single AI governance system. It supports the
– guaranteeing the health, safety and fundamental rights of people and providing legal certainty to businesses. It also enforces the rules for GPAI models and supports the governance bodies in Member States in their tasks. This is underpinned by the powers given to the Commission by the AI Act, including the ability to conduct evaluations of GPAI models, request information and measures from model providers, and apply sanctions.
, to reap the societal and economic benefits. It ensures a strategic, coherent and effective European approach to AI at
The AI Office employs more than 125 staff, including technology specialists, administrative assistants, lawyers, policy specialists, and economists. It has 6 units and 2 advisors, reflecting its mandate:
“AI Innovation and Policy Coordination” unit
Supporting the AI Act and enforcing general-purpose AI rules
The AI Office makes use of its expertise to support the implementation of the AI Act by:
across the Member States, including the set-up of advisory bodies at EU level, facilitating support and information exchange
tools, methodologies and benchmarks for evaluating capabilities
and reach of general-purpose AI models, and
to detail out rules, in cooperation with leading AI developers, the scientific community and other experts
guidance and guidelines, implementing and delegated acts
, and other tools to support effective implementation of the AI Act and
of rules, including evaluations to assess model capabilities, and requesting providers to
Strengthening the development and use of trustworthy AI
The AI Office, in collaboration with relevant public and private actors and the startup community, contributes to fostering trustworthy AI across the EU by:
actions and policies to reap the societal and economic benefits
Providing advice on best practices and enabling ready-access to
AI sandboxes, real-world testing and other European support structures
to enhance the EU’s competitiveness and economic growth
Commission in leveraging the use of transformative AI tools
At international level, the AI Office contributes to a strategic, coherent, and effective EU approach, by:
, including collaboration with similar institutions worldwide
Fostering international cooperation and governance on AI,
development and implementation of international agreements
Cooperation with institutions, experts and stakeholders
European Artificial Intelligence Board (AI Board)
is a key advisory body supported by the AI Office that includes representatives from each EU Member States and the
European Centre for Algorithmic Transparency
(ECAT). The AI Board’s primary role is to ensure the effective implementation of the AI Act across the EU by coordinating national authorities, sharing technical and regulatory expertise and providing advice on AI policy, innovation, and international partnerships.
of independent experts ensures a strong link with the scientific community. Further technical expertise is gathered in an
, representing a balanced selection of stakeholders, including industry, startups and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), academia, think tanks and civil society.
, which allows businesses to engage with the Commission and other stakeholders to share best practices and join activities. This engagement has started before the AI Act entered into force and allows businesses to plan ahead and prepare for the full implementation of the AI Act. To stay up to date and register, check the
is the main coordination forum bringing together AI providers, industry leaders, academia and the public sector to ensure policy actions are grounded in the real-world needs. Closely connected to the Alliance, an AI Observatory will track AI trends and assess impact of AI in specific sectors.
Initiatives promoting the development and adoption of AI
The AI Office actively supports innovators through policies and initiatives that spur growth across the EU:
, launched in April 2025, explains how to harness the untapped potential of EU researchers and industries, turning EU strengths – such as unparalleled talent and strong traditional industries – into AI accelerators. The plan promotes economic growth and competitiveness in areas such as healthcare, cars, science.
, launched in October 2025, complements the action plan. It aims to boost AI adoption and innovation across Europe, particularly among SMEs. It is designed to enhance the competitiveness of strategic sectors and strengthen the EU’s tech sovereignty.
) proposed targeted amendments to the AI Act to ensure the rules remain clear, simple, and innovation-friendly. A
, contributes to the development of novel use cases and emerging applications in 14 industrial sectors and the public sector.
Other initiatives aimed at boosting the development and uptake of AI are:
Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFS) and sandboxes
The AI Office recruits talent from a wide range of backgrounds for policy, technical and legal roles and administrative support. To apply, complete the
. For inquiries, please contact us at the following addresses:
Important: These email addresses are for inquiries only. Applications must be submitted through the dedicated form, not via email.
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