PredictionPolicy & securityPending

European Commission to propose a Quantum Act in 2026

Due 2026

The European Commission said in its July 2025 Quantum Europe Strategy that a Quantum Act, an EU law to support research, industrial scale-up and supply chains for quantum technology, would be proposed in 2026. Its 2026 work programme placed it in the second quarter.

Predicted by: European Union
Type: Government target
Said on: Jul 2, 2025
Original deadline: expected in 2026 (2026)
Status: Pending

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Sources (3)

European Commission The EU's plan to become a global leader in quantum by 2030
Primary sourceJul 2, 2025

“The strategy will be followed by a quantum act proposal, expected in 2026, which will further strengthen the quantum ecosystem and industrialisation efforts.”
European Parliament Quantum Act (Legislative Train Schedule)
Independent coverage

“The Commission work programme 2026 includes a legislative initiative on a quantum act, to be released during the second quarter of 2026.”
The Quantum Insider Europe Looks to Quantum Act to Turn Research Strength Into Industry
Independent coverageSep 4, 2026

“the European Commission hopes to present the new policy by the end of the year. Although the process is still in its early stages, it might end up being postponed until next year.”

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European Commission to propose a Quantum Act in 2026

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