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Temporary derogation: combating online child sexual abuse

Committee report by Birgit Sippel · · voted at 12:52

Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.

Adopted by a large majority 496 for · 111 against · 22 abstained (79 % in favour)

What Parliament decided

Adopted Negotiating mandate approved

Parliament let its committee open negotiations with the Council on the basis of the committee’s report.

For 496 Against 111 Abstained 22

Decision to open negotiations with the Council at 12:52 · 79% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it

Backed by S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; opposed by The Left and Verts/ALE; ESN mostly abstained.

Roll call requested by Verts/ALE.

New here? How plenary voting works

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Who voted how: Only roll-call votes record each Member’s vote — open one for every name and the breakdown by group. A show of hands records the outcome only.
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Group badges: How most of a group voted: ✓ For · ✗ Against · – Abstained · ~ Split (no majority).