Dossier · Ordinary legislative procedure
Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application
- Reference
- 2025/0429(COD) Ordinary legislative procedure
- Where it stands
- Completed: published in the Official Journal on 28 July 2026 and now EU law.
- Stage
- Published as law
- Lead committee
- Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs LIBE
More facts (5)
- Rapporteur
- Birgit SIPPEL
- Shadow rapporteurs
- 6 members
- Decisions in plenary
- 2
- Last vote
- 26 Mar 2026 · Failed
- Versions
- 5 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Referred to committee (done) 6 July 2026
- Committee work (done) Report adopted 2 March 2026
- Tabled for plenary (done) 3 March 2026
- Negotiations with the Council (done) Trilogue 16 March 2026
- Plenary vote (done) Rejected 9 July 2026
- Published as law (done) 28 July 2026
A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
- Lead committee
- Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs LIBE
- Rapporteur
- Birgit SIPPEL (S&D)
- Shadow rapporteurs
- Javier ZARZALEJOS (EPP), António TÂNGER CORRÊA (Patriots), Assita KANKO (ECR), Irena JOVEVA (Renew), Markéta GREGOROVÁ (Greens), Isabel SERRA SÁNCHEZ (The Left)
Decisions in plenary, 2
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application (No. 3, 26 Mar 2026) | New laws | Failed | 228 for, 311 against, 92 abstained by roll call |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application (No. 1, 11 Mar 2026) | New laws | Passed | 458 for, 103 against, 63 abstained by roll call |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 11 Mar 2026 Proposal to reject the text
Rejected 172–435–14
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
-
Adopted 540–21–60
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
-
Adopted 235–203–174
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Abst.
- Renew
- Divided
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Divided
-
Adopted 469–77–70
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
-
Adopted 334–251–25
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 11 Mar 2026 Amendment 3 to Article 1
Adopted 488–92–45
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
- 11 Mar 2026 Amendment 10, adding text after recital 3
Rejected 195–424–8
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 11 Mar 2026 Amendment 18, adding text after recital 4
Rejected 270–325–9
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Divided
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 11 Mar 2026 Amendment 12, adding text after recital 5
Rejected 201–413–9
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 11 Mar 2026 Final vote
Adopted 458–103–63
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Divided
-
Rejected 303–314–19
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
-
Adopted 307–306–24
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
-
Rejected 210–312–114
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Divided
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
-
Adopted 325–298–13
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 26 Mar 2026 Amendment 33 to Article 1
Rejected 125–394–115
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Abst.
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 26 Mar 2026 Amendment 31 to Article 1
Rejected 304–306–28
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 26 Mar 2026 Amendment 29 to Article 1
Adopted 344–236–54
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 26 Mar 2026 Amendment 32, adding text after recital 4
Rejected 247–301–80
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Abst.
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 26 Mar 2026 Final vote
Rejected 228–311–92
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Divided
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
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Versions, 5
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament9 Jul 2026
Adopted text TA10-0266/2026 TA-10-2026-0266
Adopted by Parliament26 Mar 2026
Adopted text TA10-0095/2026 TA-10-2026-0095
Adopted by Parliament11 Mar 2026
Adopted text TA10-0070/2026 TA-10-2026-0070
Tabled for plenary3 Mar 2026
Report A10-0040/2026 A-10-2026-0040
Committee draft5 Feb 2026
Draft report (LIBE) LIBE-PR-784310
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0266/2026: Parliament's amended version of a regulation temporarily derogating from the ePrivacy directive to let providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services process personal and other data to detect and report online child sexual abuse.
- Adopted text TA10-0095/2026: Parliament rejected the Commission proposal to extend the period of application of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 and called on the Commission to withdraw it.
- Adopted text TA10-0070/2026: Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation extends the application of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 until 3 August 2027 and tightens conditions for detecting online child sexual abuse material.
- Report A10-0040/2026: Parliament rejects the Commission proposal to extend Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 and calls on the Commission to withdraw it.
- Draft report (LIBE): This draft report proposes amendments to the Commission's proposal to extend Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which allows certain providers to detect online child sexual abuse. It narrows the scope to known material, adds fines, and shortens the extension to one year.
What changed, 2
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Adopted by Parliament → Adopted by Parliament Adopted text TA10-0070/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0095/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Parliament rejects the proposed extension of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 and asks the Commission to withdraw the proposal.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary Draft report (LIBE) → Report A10-0040/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The report rejects the Commission proposal and asks the Commission to withdraw it, instead of referring it again. The scope narrows to detecting known child sexual abuse material, deleting definitions for new material and solicitation, and adds fines for non-compliance. The application period extends to 3 April 2027, with new recitals on encryption, data protection, and reporting. The other changes are formal: updated citations and cross-references.
Timeline, 17
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Outcome 2 steps · 24 Jul 2026–28 Jul 2026
28 July 2026
Published in the Official Journal
The act is now EU law.
24 July 2026
Signed by the Presidents of Parliament and the Council
The last step before the act is published in the Official Journal.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 7 Jul 2026–9 Jul 2026
9 July 2026
Plenary vote
7 July 2026
Plenary vote
Committee stage 1 step · 6 Jul 2026
6 July 2026
Referred to the LIBE (Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 19 Mar 2026–26 Mar 2026
26 March 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 26 Mar 2026 Adopted text TA10-0095/2026Report A10-0040/2026
19 March – 20 March 2026
9 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendment 29Amendments 30–31Amendment 32Amendments 32–33Amendments 34–36
Negotiations with the Council 3 steps · 11 Mar 2026–16 Mar 2026
16 March 2026
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
12 March 2026
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
11 March 2026
Parliament opened negotiations with the Council
After its vote Parliament sent the file back to committee, so that its negotiators can seek a compromise text with the Council (in “trilogues”).
Plenary stage 3 steps · 3 Mar 2026–11 Mar 2026
11 March 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 11 Mar 2026 Adopted text TA10-0070/2026Report A10-0040/2026
4 March – 6 March 2026
28 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–3Amendments 4–6Amendments 7–13Amendments 14–17Amendments 18–23Amendments 24–28
3 March 2026
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps · 27 Jan 2026–2 Mar 2026
2 March 2026
Committee vote: report adopted
LIBE (Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
10 February 2026
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of LIBE (Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) proposed changes to the draft.
5 February 2026
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in LIBE (Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
27 January 2026
Referred to the LIBE (Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
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Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
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- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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- 25 September 2026
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European Parliament (2026). “Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application”. Dossier, 26 March 2026. procId 2025-0429, reference 2025/0429(COD). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-0429?grid=all (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F0429(COD). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-0429 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
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