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Combatting child sexual abuse: EU agrees stronger criminal law rules and enhanced support to victims

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-06-22 14:40:00

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on updating the EU’s criminal law rules on child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children.

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