Portugal Implements EU AI Act: Phased Risk-Based Framework (diariodarepublica.pt)

• Phased implementation: core obligations by August 2026, high-risk rules by 2027.
• Risk-based approach: categorizing AI systems by risk level.
• National authorities in Portugal prepare enforcement.

"Portugal continues its phased implementation of the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), which establishes a risk-based framework for artificial intelligence. Full applicability across the Union is slated for August 2, 2026, with additional high-risk classifications and obligations phased in through 2027. National authorities are preparing enforcement."