Only 8 of 27 EU member states have designated AI Act enforcement contacts

As of mid-April 2026, only 8 of 27 EU member states have designated AI Act enforcement contacts, with the August 2 2026 deadline 132 days away. The readiness gap raises questions about whether the EU can achieve uniform enforcement across the bloc by the mandatory deadline. Finland, France, and a small group of early movers have operational structures; the remaining 19 member states face compressed timelines for establishing supervisory authorities, staffing, and inter-agency coordination.