Summary
A proposal for a new EU Directive to combat child sexual abuse by modernizing legal definitions to include AI-generated content and strengthening victim support through multidisciplinary systems. 10 17.06.2025
Report
criminal law
human rights
public safety
social policy
european union
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The directive updates the definition of child sexual abuse material to include content created via artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and virtual reality settings.
- Stricter penalties are proposed for abuse involving a position of trust, authority, or influence.
- Statutes of limitations are to be significantly extended or abolished to allow victims to report crimes long after they reach adulthood.
- Member States are encouraged to implement the Barnahus model to provide coordinated, one-stop support for child victims.
Vote
PPE (180)
S&D (134)
ECR (82)
PfE (81)
Renew (77)
Verts/ALE (52)
The Left (44)
NI (29)
ESN (27)
Total
587 In favor2 Against61 Abstained56 Absent
Vote
PPE
S&D
ECR
PfE
Renew
Verts/ALE
The Left
NI
ESN
Total
Speeches
69 Speeches in total
Pro
Contra
Younous OMARJEE
The Left
Chiara GEMMA
ECR
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)
Opinion on a Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)
Opinion on a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)
Combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)
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