Chancellor Merz Pushes for AI Act Revisions (heise.de)

• Merz seeks reduction of AI Act regulatory burden
• Focus on enabling industrial AI adoption
• Alignment with industry calls for legislative reform

"At the Hannover Messe, Chancellor Merz signaled a shift in German policy by calling for revisions to the EU AI Act. Responding to industry concerns that current regulations stifle innovation, Merz aims to streamline compliance burdens to ensure European technological sovereignty and competitive parity in the global AI market."