Germany – KI-MIG
Implementation Act
Germany implements the institutional requirements of the AI Act through the KI-MIG — the AI Market Surveillance and Innovation Promotion Act (formally the "Act implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1689"). Legislative status:
- 11.02.2026 — adopted by the Federal Cabinet (government draft)
- 11.06.2026 — passed by the Bundestag (with minor amendments)
- pending — consent of the Bundesrat, followed by entry into force
Competent Authorities
| Function | Authority |
|---|---|
| Market surveillance (MSA) + single point of contact (SPoC) | Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) |
| Notifying authority | German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) |
| Independent oversight for sensitive areas | Independent AI Market Surveillance Chamber (UKIM) |
| Coordination & competence | Coordination and Competence Centre KI-VO (KoKIVO) |
The Bundesnetzagentur is the central market surveillance authority and the single point of contact towards the EU. For areas sensitive to fundamental rights (justice, law enforcement, migration/borders) the UKIM acts as an independent chamber ensuring the independence required by the AI Act. The KoKIVO coordinates the cooperation of authorities and pools expertise.
Sector authorities retain their competencies — including BaFin (financial sector) and the data protection authorities.
Innovation Promotion & Sanctions
- AI regulatory sandboxes for testing new AI applications, with advisory services especially for SMEs and start-ups.
- National administrative fines of up to €50,000 for breaches of cooperation and information obligations — in addition to the EU fines under Art. 99 (up to €35 million / 7 % of worldwide annual turnover).
BAUER GROUP Relevance
As a group based in Germany, the primary competent market surveillance and contact authority for BAUER GROUP is the Bundesnetzagentur. Supervision, registration and any penalty proceedings run nationally through the BNetzA. See also Market Surveillance.