BRUSSELS DAILY - 22 MARCH 2026
Commission launches Digital Services Act proceedings against X and adopts Google AdTech antitrust decision; proposes 2040 emissions reduction target; Parliament delegation departs for WTO MC14 in Cameroon
Commission opens Digital Services Act proceedings against X over content moderation failures
European Commission launched formal DSA proceedings against X on 22 March for suspected violations of content moderation obligations. Follows earlier enforcement actions under Digital Markets Act.
Commission adopts Google AdTech competition decision with structural remedies expected
Executive Vice-President Ribera announced adoption of Google AdTech antitrust decision on 22 March. Statement signals major enforcement action under EU competition rules with potential structural remedies.
Commission presents 2040 emissions reduction target recommendation advancing climate neutrality path
European Commission presented recommendation for 2040 emissions reduction target on 22 March. Proposal sets trajectory toward EU climate neutrality goal by 2050.
DRIVING THE DAY
SUMMARY: The European Commission on 22 March opened formal proceedings against X under the Digital Services Act for suspected failures to comply with content moderation obligations, marking the second major enforcement action against the platform under EU digital regulation following earlier Digital Markets Act investigations. Executive Vice-President Teresa RIBERA announced adoption of the Commission's Google AdTech antitrust decision on 22 March, signaling major enforcement action under EU competition rules with potential structural remedies — the decision follows years of investigation into Google's advertising technology practices and represents one of the most significant competition enforcement actions against a U.S. technology platform. The Commission on 22 March presented its recommendation for a 2040 emissions reduction target, setting the trajectory toward the European Union's 2050 climate neutrality goal and establishing a medium-term policy anchor amid ongoing energy transition debates. The European Parliament International Trade Committee delegation led by Chair Bernd LANGE departed 24 March for Yaoundé, Cameroon, to attend the World Trade Organization 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) scheduled 24-27 March, following Parliament's 19 March advancement of EU-U.S. tariff reduction implementing regulations and EU-Mexico interim agreement ratification. END SUMMARY.
