On June 19, 2017 all EU Member States, as well as Norway, Switzerland and Europol launched an European campaign against online sexual coercion and extortion of children. The campaign aims to raise public awareness on the scale and threats of the phenomenon as well as the sensitivities of young people to such online crimes. It gives also information where victims can seek help and support.

On April 12, 2017 The European Commission issued a Communication on the protection of children in migration. It is the first of its kind which addresses the protection of all migrant children. The previous instruments were focused on certain categories of children (unaccompanied foreign minors, asylum seekers, etc.). The text explicitly mentions the vulnerability of unaccompanied foreign minors to exploitation and trafficking as well as the role guardians can play to prevent children falling prey to trafficking.

On April 11, 2017 Polish President Andrzej Duda signed an amendment to the penal code, which tightens the penalties for serious crimes against the health and freedom of the children. The changes will come into effect on July 1, 2017.