European Commission accepts X action plan for Digital Services Act compliance
The European Commission has formally accepted a proposed action plan from X, formerly known as Twitter, regarding its obligations under the Digital Services Act.
By Europa Express16 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CETUpdated 16 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
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Core Briefing: European Commission accepts X action plan for Digital Services Act compliance
Strategic Context: The European Commission has formally accepted a proposed action plan from X, formerly known as Twitter, regarding its obligations under the Digital Services Act.
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The European Commission announced on 16 July 2026 that it has accepted an action plan submitted by X to ensure compliance with transparency requirements mandated by the Digital Services Act. This decision follows a review of the platform's adherence to European Union digital regulations.
The Commission confirmed the update in its daily news briefing, noting that the plan addresses specific transparency obligations. X is now expected to proceed with the measures outlined in the accepted proposal to align its operations with the regulatory framework.