Latvia AI Regulation

CoE Framework Convention signatory

Overview

• –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 Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development coordinates national implementation. Market surveillance and notifying authority designation is pending.

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AI Regulation Timeline

1. 21/01/2025

   introduction

   Law on the development of artificial intelligence (Bill No. No. 811/Lp14) was introduced to Parliament

   On 21 January 2025, the Law on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) was introduced at the Parliament of Latvia. It aims to create a legal framework for AI collaboration between the public, private, and academic sectors while ensuring ethical, responsible, and secure AI applications. Provision is the establishment of the Latvian National Artificial Intelligence Centre, which will coordinate AI development, and investment, and promote Latvian language integration in AI models. The Centre will operate as a foundation, with governance shared by the government, industry, and universities, and its secretariat managed by the National Digital Development Agency.

   SourceDPA record