No time to lose: Closing Europe's blind spot on child online safety

15.07.2026

Protecting children online cannot wait. In this episode, we look at the European Parliament's latest step towards strengthening the fight against child sexual abuse online.

While important progress has been made, there is still an urgent need to close the current legal gap and ensure children remain protected.

We'll also unpack what happened last week in the European Parliament, why these decisions matter, and what's at stake if action is delayed.

We'll explore the ongoing efforts to build a permanent, effective legal framework that protects children online while addressing the broader policy and legal challenges involved.

Tune in!

*This episode was recording through two separate conversations. One with MEP Jeroen Lenaers and child protection advocate Scharliina Eräpuro, and another one with MEP Lena Düpont.