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Netherlands Leads Europe in Urgent CSAM Crisis

10/7/2025

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The Netherlands accounts for over 60% of illegal online CSAM in Western Europe and 30% globally, per Childlight Global Safety Institute.
In 2024, the Netherlands posted the highest CSAM rate in Western Europe: 880.9 per 10,000 people.
Terre des Hommes calls for urgent political action.
Recent reforms aim to strengthen investigations and takedown capacity; EU rules may require broader CSAM monitoring.

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Story summary

The Netherlands accounts for over 60% of illegal online CSAM in Western Europe and 30% globally, per Childlight Global Safety Institute.
In 2024, the Netherlands posted the highest CSAM rate in Western Europe: 880.9 per 10,000 people.
Terre des Hommes calls for urgent political action.
Recent reforms aim to strengthen investigations and takedown capacity; EU rules may require broader CSAM monitoring.