News Blog - Ylva Johansson

The conclusion is clear: we need an EU law to detect child sexual abuse

Statement by Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, on the International Anti-Corruption Day

Facilitating legal migration to key sectors while fighting smuggling networks

I am clear why and how my proposal to fight child sexual abuse online was tabled – and I am proud to publicise it.

Setting the record straight – why I’m looking forward to exchange of views with European Parliament on my fight child sexual abuse proposal

Last week, the European Commission released the results of the latest Flash Eurobarometer survey. Over 26,000 people across all 27 EU Member States were asked their views on the protection of children against child sexual abuse.

The result revealed two things. One grim, one encouraging.

For my EU proposal to fight child sexual abuse, the last two weeks have been a tale of two articles.

To defeat crime locally, we must fight crime internationally

From Stockholm to Sicily, from Dublin to Dubrovnik, organised crime is becoming more widespread, more violent, and more of a threat to the integrity of European society.

The proposed regulation by the European Commission to prevent and combat child sexual abuse is dedicated to protecting the bodies, the future, and the privacy of children.

A recent article in Politico attacks my legislation, without engaging with the threats it addresses. We cannot discuss the solution, without first discussing the problem.

Monday 20 June is World Refugee Day. As UNHCR says, this is a day to honour refugees. It is a day to build empathy and to celebrate courage.

This week’s blog is about the ongoing, strong EU response to refugees arriving from Ukraine.

Following on President Putin’s horrific, unlawful invasion of Ukraine, we have seen the EU act stronger, more united and indeed more humane, than maybe ever before. Thursday March 3 the ministers of Interior unanimously took the decision to activate the Temporary Protection Directive.

My visit to Senegal and Niger last week was an investment.

I have just concluded two intensive days of discussions in Silicon Valley. The topic, the fight against child sexual abuse (CSA) online.

Today marks day one of the new mandate for the European Union Agency for Asylum EUAA

Migration is normal. It has always been here. It always will be here.

Today, I am asking you for your views on fighting trafficking in human beings. To help update the Anti-Trafficking Directive, and to shape EU-anti trafficking policy for the next ten years.