Answer for question E-000872/25

EN E-000872/2025 Answer given by Mr Micaleff on behalf of the European Commission (27.5.2025) The protection of children’s rights is a priority for the Commission, as confirmed in the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child1, and the Commission Recommendation on integrated child protection systems2, which calls on Member States to protect children from all forms of physical or mental violence, including corporal punishment and by actively raising awareness of the rights and needs of children among those who are in contact with children, including parents and care givers. In addition, the Victims’ Rights Directive3 recognises the special needs of child victims and the pending revision proposes an improved access to integrated and multidisciplinary support and protection services, to ensure that child victims are better supported and protected. The Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence – which Member States need to transpose by June 2027 – equally recognizes the need to protect child victims of domestic violence. Reporting procedures need to be accessible in a child-friendly manner, the child shall be assisted by a trained professional and authorities shall implement state-wide effective, comprehensive and coordinated policies. The Commission is fully committed to monitor implementation of the above-mentioned recommendation, pursue the adoption of the revision to the Victims’ Rights Directive and ensure the timely and appropriate implementation...