European Union: Council adopted position on proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 as regards an EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy AI

On 9 December 2025, the Council adopted a position on the proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 as regards an EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy AI. The amendment sets the framework for the activities of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), as well as updates the EuroHPC JU governance structure. It aims to establish Artificial Intelligence gigafactories in Europe and establish a quantum pillar in the activities of the EuroHPC JU. AI gigafactories will be supported through public-private partnerships. The amendment also outlines the framework for establishing and operating such gigafactories, as well as rules for funding and procurement. The amendment allows unused EU funds to be redirected to the project. Finally, the amendment introduces safeguards for the participation of third countries. As a next step, the European Parliament is expected to give its opinion on 17 December, after which the regulation will be up for final adoption.