CSAM regulation: much discussion, little progress

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson presented her proposal for a regulation to combat sexual child abuse and its depictions (Child Sexual Abuse Material, CSAM) on the Internet in the spring. Since then, there have been arguments and discussions. The Czech Council Presidency is satisfied with the progress made so far at the working level, a spokeswoman explained in response to a question. Above all, the implementation of the regulation in technology is a key factor, which the Council Presidency and the Commission have addressed in workshops on recognition technologies and age verification. The Swedish presidency will continue to work on the dossier in the coming year.