Epstein case and potential European implications of the fight against child sexual exploitation

Priority question for written answer P-000781/2026
to the Commission
Rule 144
Paolo Inselvini (ECR)

Recent legal developments and the release of new documents relating to the Epstein case have once again shone a light on the international dimension of sexual exploitation networks, and on possible links to actors and structures established in Europe.

The gravity of the facts and the possible use of transnational financial circuits raise questions about the Union's ability to prevent and combat complex crime phenomena involving children and illegal trafficking. Bearing in mind the possibility of European implications, it is essential to clarify the current level of awareness and policy tools available at EU level.

Given that some UN experts have even suggested that these acts could be classed as crimes against humanity, can the Commission answer the following questions:

• 1.Is the Commission aware of any ties to natural or legal persons in the EU that may have come to light in international investigations?
• 2.What legal instruments and mechanisms for ensuring coordination among Member States can be employed to support the national authorities in establishing the facts?
• 3.What other initiatives will it promote to improve the prevention of child sexual exploitation and the fight against the corresponding financial flows?

Submitted: 25.2.2026