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Germany backs AI omnibus compromise despite push for further changes
Germany will back the EU AI Omnibus deal struck after overnight talks on May 7, despite pushing for stronger provisions. Berlin plans to approve the agreement at the Coreper committee stage.
Germany approves AI Omnibus compromise after late-night negotiations
Germany will support the AI Omnibus agreement reached by European negotiators on May 7, according to government sources. The decision came despite Berlin's preference for stronger provisions in the final text.
Negotiators finalized the trilogue outcome shortly after 4 a.m. on May 7. The German government plans to approve the result when the measure reaches the Coreper committee, the permanent representatives body that handles EU affairs.
The AI Omnibus represents the European Union's effort to establish a unified regulatory framework for artificial intelligence across member states. The agreement follows months of negotiation between the European Parliament, Council of the EU, and European Commission.
Government officials indicated Berlin had sought more substantial changes to the compromise text. The decision to proceed reflects a calculation that accepting the current terms serves Germany's broader interests in EU AI governance.