Chat control: Germany approves Danish proposal

ILLUSTRATIVE - A teenage girl on her mobile phone. A 2014 Maastricht University study found that 70% of young people under 21 are addicted to their mobile phones. More than 1,400 doctors, scientists, and experts are calling on politicians to establish age limits for smartphone and social media use. — The compromise on the CSA Regulation attempts to reconcile child protection and the protection of fundamental rights online. (picture alliance / ROBIN UTRECHT | Robin Utrecht)

The Danish Council Presidency has removed the obligations for active detection from the draft CSA Regulation. Germany now wants to agree to this. Digital expert Breyer warns against chat control through the back door.

Corinna Visser

Last updated: 14. November 2025

CSA-VO Children Child protection Digital policy Social Media

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