EU Parliament passed legislation allowing technology firms to scan messages for child sexual abuse material until 2028. The vote recorded 314 legislators against, 276 in favor, and required 361 votes to halt the measure. The amendment exempted communications that use end‑to‑end encryption, preserving encryption for private messages. Pirate Party MEP Markéta Gregorová described the result as a bittersweet victory, noting that protecting encryption was a priority while acknowledging that voluntary mass scanning was approved. Supporters say the law helps protect children and curb abusive material. The legislation will be forwarded to the Council of the EU for approval or rejection. A former MEP said permanent negotiations for a broader “Chat Control 2.0” will resume in September, with debate over whether scanning should be targeted or applied broadly.