This article was collected and archived by Digital Sovereignty Watch from an institutional or public source relevant to digital sovereignty, technology policy, cybersecurity, cloud services, artificial intelligence or European regulation.
Privacy
EDPS’s Annual Report 2025 highlights record legislative consultations and the AI transition within European institutions
AI transition within European institutionsEDPS’s Annual Report 2025 highlights record legislative consultations and the AI transition within European institutions 11 May 2026 On 7 May 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published its Annual Report 2025, detailing a year of unprecedented activity and the operational launch of its expanded mandate under the EU’s Digital Rulebook. In a year marked by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, the EDPS established a dedicated AI Unit and launched a landmark AI regulatory sandbox pilot project, allowing EU institutions to test AI systems under regulatory guidance. Wojciech Wiewiórowski, European Data Protection Supervisor, said: “In 2024, we took stock of our history, marking 20 years of the EDPS. While we cannot eliminate every digital risk, the EDPS continues to evolve to remain fully equipped to guide the EU administration through this transformation with expertise, independence and an unwavering focus on the rights of the citizen.” In an example of this continuing evolution, 2025 saw the full activation of the EDPS AI Unit. Key achievements include the comprehensive mapping of the AI ecosystem across EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs) and the launch of a landmark AI regulatory sandbox pilot project. 2025 was also a foundational year for the EDPS’s upcoming role as market surveillance authority and notified body for EUIs under the AI Act.