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EU interested in automated contracting but new regulation unlikely, report shows

( November 27, 2025, 09:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: There is interest in developing guidance for automating contracts in the EU, but “regulatory fatigue” among member states could make legislation unlikely in the short term, a report by a forum looking into how justice policy could contribute to growth in the EU showed on Thursday. The report by the High-Level Forum on Justice for Growth, an informal gathering of EU policymakers and industry groups, showed the participants backed non-binding solutions, while stressing the need to manage legal uncertainty around AI-driven contracting and avoiding adding new compliance burdens on businesses.The report is attached....

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