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European Union: Council reached agreement on Proposal for a Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse

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Council reached agreement on Proposal for a Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse

On 26 November 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted its position on the Proposal for a Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. The Regulation applies to online service providers and search engines, introduci…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2022-05-11
under deliberation

On 11 May 2022, the European Commission released the Proposal on laying down rules to prevent and c…

2023-11-14
under deliberation

On 14 November 2023, the the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home A…

2023-11-22
under deliberation

On 22 November 2023, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating mandate on the proposed Regula…

2024-02-13
under deliberation

On 13 February 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a statement on the Proposal …

2025-11-26
under deliberation

On 26 November 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted its position on the Proposal for a R…