AI Strategy of the Federal Government: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Strategie Künstliche Intelligenz der Bundesregierung (AI Strategy of the Federal Government, 2018, updated 2020)
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In brief
AI Strategy of the Federal Government is a non-binding national strategy of Germany, issued by the Federal Government of Germany (BMBF, BMWK, BMAS). It was adopted on 15 November 2018. Applies to federal government action: research funding, transfer programmes, skills, infrastructure and public-sector use.
- Jurisdiction
- Germany
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Federal Government of Germany (BMBF, BMWK, BMAS)
- Adopted
- 15 November 2018
- Official source
- Strategie Künstliche Intelligenz der Bundesregierung
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is AI Strategy of the Federal Government?
The federal AI strategy, adopted in November 2018 and updated in December 2020, sets out how Germany intends to make AI research, transfer and use competitive while anchoring AI in fundamental rights and the common good. The 2020 update raised planned federal funding to around EUR 5 billion to 2025 and added priorities on pandemic response, sustainability, health, mobility and AI in the public sector. It commits to a European approach to AI regulation and to trustworthy-AI standards.
Who does it apply to?
Applies to federal government action: research funding, transfer programmes, skills, infrastructure and public-sector use. It creates no obligations for private organisations.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
2018-11-15: strategy adopted; 2020-12-02: update published.
Adopted by the federal cabinet on 15 November 2018; update published 2 December 2020.
Official sources
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Strategie Künstliche Intelligenz der Bundesregierung
Die Bundesregierung · 2 Dec 2020 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “AI Strategy of the Federal Government” [AIPT-POL-0079, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0079 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Strategie Künstliche Intelligenz der Bundesregierung, Die Bundesregierung, https://www.ki-strategie-deutschland.de/.
BibTeX
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title = {{AI Strategy of the Federal Government}},
year = {2026},
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url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/germany-ai-strategy-of-the-federal-government},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI Strategy of the Federal Government in force?
Not yet. AI Strategy of the Federal Government has been adopted (15 November 2018).
Is AI Strategy of the Federal Government legally binding?
No. AI Strategy of the Federal Government is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does AI Strategy of the Federal Government apply to?
Applies to federal government action: research funding, transfer programmes, skills, infrastructure and public-sector use. It creates no obligations for private organisations.
When does AI Strategy of the Federal Government apply?
2018-11-15: strategy adopted; 2020-12-02: update published.
Where is the official text of AI Strategy of the Federal Government?
The official text is published by Die Bundesregierung at https://www.ki-strategie-deutschland.de/ (Strategie Künstliche Intelligenz der Bundesregierung). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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