Brussels, 5 May 2026 – DOT Europe, the voice of the leading internet companies in Europe, calls on co-legislators to adopt a pragmatic approach to AI-generated content labelling in the final trilogue on the AI Omnibus, ensuring companies have the time and clarity they need to comply.
The AI Omnibus represents the European Commission’s first concrete effort to simplify the EU’s AI framework – a key opportunity to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and reduce regulatory burdens while maintaining a high level of protection for citizens.
While much of the inter-institutional debate has focused on Annex I, DOT Europe highlights another critical element that could have a significant impact on the AI industry: the grace period for AI-generated content labelling.
DOT Europe welcomes the Commission’s proposal of a 6-month grace period, but urges co-legislators to extend it to 12 months, ensure it applies to Article 50(4), and cover new systems entering the market after the August deadline.
“Reducing the grace period to three months overlooks the operational realities faced by businesses in Europe, particularly SMEs,” said Ben Brake, Director General of DOT Europe. “More time is needed both for the EU to clarify the applicable rules and for companies to comply with them. The Commission’s proposed six-month period should be treated as an absolute minimum.”
“The Code of Practice on Transparency is expected to be finalised in June, leaving companies with only two months to comply,” said Andrea Montarolo, Policy Manager at DOT Europe. “A shorter grace period risks undermining this process, particularly by discouraging potential signatories.”
DOT Europe urges co-legislators to reach a swift agreement that delivers genuine simplification: one that is practical, technically feasible, and supportive of innovation. An adequate grace period is not a secondary concern; it is central to whether the framework works in practice.
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