Current position
Overview
AI legislation has been enacted.
Key legislation & sources
EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689)
MDIA (Malta Digital Innovation Authority) — MSA, notifying authority and single point of contact
EU AI Act National Implementation Tracker
Malta AI Strategy
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 Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) coordinates implementation. Market surveillance and notifying authority designation is pending. MDIA previously developed an AI regulatory sandbox framework in the financial services sector.
Regulatory developments
Latest updates
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