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EU Parliament Curbs CSAM Scheme, Exempts WhatsApp, Messenger

7/10/2026

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A liberal, radical left and far-right MEP alliance passed amendments that limit the EU’s temporary CSAM-detection scheme.
The amendments exclude end-to-end encrypted services such as WhatsApp and Messenger.
They were adopted with 369 and 362 votes, just above the 361-vote absolute-majority threshold needed to reject changes.
Socialist MEPs, including German rapporteur Birgit Sippel, voted for the amendments, giving decisive support despite EU-government opposition.

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Story summary

A liberal, radical left and far-right MEP alliance passed amendments that limit the EU’s temporary CSAM-detection scheme.
The amendments exclude end-to-end encrypted services such as WhatsApp and Messenger.
They were adopted with 369 and 362 votes, just above the 361-vote absolute-majority threshold needed to reject changes.
Socialist MEPs, including German rapporteur Birgit Sippel, voted for the amendments, giving decisive support despite EU-government opposition.