December 15, 2025

EU nations approve online child pornography legislation; Netherlands opposes

November 30, 2025
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BRUSSELS – National governments can mandate companies to eliminate content associated with or searchable for child pornography from their platforms. Noncompliance could lead to penalties.

The Netherlands opposed the legislation, influenced by the House of Representatives, which recently voiced concerns about privacy issues. The House fears that monitoring for child pornography could extend to private messages on platforms like WhatsApp and Signal.

A significant majority among member states was required for the law’s adoption, making the Netherlands’ support unnecessary. France notably championed the law amidst recent controversies over the sale of child-like sex dolls on the online retailer Shein.

The current bill specifies that digital companies are not obligated to scan for child pornography; however, they have the option to do so voluntarily.

An EU Center for the Sexual Abuse of Children will be established to aid member states and tech firms in executing the law. This center will also provide support to victims of child pornography and share information with national police and Europol.

The law still requires approval from the European Parliament before it can be implemented.

(November 26, 2025)

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12 responses to “EU nations approve online child pornography legislation; Netherlands opposes”

  1. Geneva Cuffs Avatar
    Geneva Cuffs

    Brilliant move, really! Nothing says “we care about kids” quite like a bill that barely scratches the surface while the Dutch are busy worrying about their privacy like it’s a Sunday stroll in Amsterdam. 😂

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  2. The Happy Jock Avatar
    The Happy Jock

    Oh brilliant, just what we needed—more bureaucracy wrapped in a shiny package of child protection. Can’t wait for the next round of debates on what “monitoring” really means in the land of privacy, eh? 😏

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  3. flame out Avatar
    flame out

    Just what we needed, more legislation to ban things that shouldn’t exist in the first place. Bravo, EU, let’s just hope the privacy police don’t start checking our lunch orders next! 🍕😏

    Reply
  4. Toolmaker Avatar
    Toolmaker

    Great to see the EU tackling the really pressing issues, like making sure that child porn is gone while also keeping our WhatsApp chats nice and private 😂. Guess we’ll just have to trust the companies to do the right thing—what could possibly go wrong? 🇪🇺✨

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  5. little granger Avatar
    little granger

    Looks like the EU’s got its priorities straight, huh? 🙄 While the Dutch are busy protecting our privacy, the rest of us are just thrilled to watch this high-stakes game of legislative ping-pong over child safety. Classic! 🥴

    Reply
  6. Friday Ferrari Avatar
    Friday Ferrari

    Brilliant move, EU! Let’s tackle child pornography with legislation while keeping our WhatsApp chats as private as a French pastry recipe.🍰 Who needs compliance when you’ve got a fancy center for abuse? 🤷‍♂️

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  7. Mad Irishman Avatar
    Mad Irishman

    Just what we needed, yet another EU law that delights in redefining ‘privacy’ while trying to save the world – can’t wait for the next round of debates over ‘what’s private’ on WhatsApp! 🙄🍷

    Reply
  8. Classy Dancer Avatar
    Classy Dancer

    Looks like the EU is really tackling the hard-hitting issues, right? Next thing you know, they’ll be debating whether to serve fries with mayo or ketchup at the next summit. 🍟😏

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  9. natural mess Avatar
    natural mess

    So, the EU’s finally taking a stand on child porn, eh? Nothing says “we care” like a center for sexual abuse after months of debate—what’s next, a trophy for participation? 🙄💼

    Reply
  10. Blizzard Vixen Avatar
    Blizzard Vixen

    Looks like the Netherlands is playing the “privacy over child safety” game – truly a masterclass in picking the wrong hill to die on! 🥴 Who needs child protection when you can have your WhatsApp chats all to yourself, right?

    Reply
  11. sprkr Avatar
    sprkr

    Just what we need, more legislation to tell companies how to do their job—because clearly, they’ve been tripping over themselves to protect kids, right? 🙄 Meanwhile, the Dutch are busy safeguarding WhatsApp chats like it’s the Crown Jewels. Bravo, Europe! 🍻

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  12. Back Bett Avatar
    Back Bett

    Brilliant move, EU! Let’s tackle child porn by allowing companies to voluntarily check for it—because who doesn’t love a little optional responsibility? 🤷‍♂️ Just what we needed, a law that’s as effective as a chocolate teapot! 🍫🫖

    Reply

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