The actual joint statement linked to in the article (https://slovenian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/media/x3rjwq2a/csa-conference-joint-statement.pdf https://

The actual joint statement linked to in the article (https://slovenian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/media/x3rjwq2a/csa-conference-joint-statement.pdf https://slovenian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/media/x3rjw...) does not mention mandatory screening. It is a more high-level declaration about working against child abuse without specifics. Personally I still consider it unlikely that the actual proposal, whenever it comes, would include mandatory screening of encrypted communications of the kind depicted in the article. It would not pass parliament. It will more likely aim to legalize the current practice of voluntary screening (which is temporarily allowed for 3 years, granted in July 2021) or something similar.