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Croatia
AI Regulation

Regulation enactedSummary last updated: 22 Mar 2026

Current position

Overview

AI legislation has been enacted.

Key legislation & sources

  • EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689)

  • HAKOM (Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries)

  • Ministry of Justice, Administration and Digital Transformation — AI Act working group

  • National Plan for the Development of AI to 2032

  • EU AI Act National Implementation Plans

  • Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI (CETS 225)

EU AI ACT

The EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) applies directly across all member states. Prohibitions on unacceptable-risk AI systems have been in force since 2 February 2025; GPAI model rules since 2 August 2025. High-risk AI obligations are due from 2 August 2026, subject to the Digital Omnibus proposal which may defer enforcement. For the full implementation timeline, governance structure, and current status, see the European Union overview.

The Central State Office for Development of Digital Society coordinates implementation. Seven fundamental rights authorities have been designated. Market surveillance and notifying authority designation is pending.

Regulatory developments

Latest updates

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