From Brussels to Bucharest, the Complex Journey of the EU AI Act into Romanian Law and Public Administration

Abstract

This study explores the friction between European harmonized standards and the Romanian tradition of "legal transplants", evaluates the National AI Strategy 2024-2027, the legislative nuances of Draft Law Pl-x nr. 184/2025, and the institutional challenges faced by the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania, highlights also the legal implications of automated decision-making and the specific impacts to assure successful implementation.

Keywords: EU AI Act; Romania; Digital Governance; Public Administration; National AI Strategy