The new regulation will target content such as texts, images, sound recordings or videos, including live transmissions, that incite, solicit or contribute to terrorist offences, provide instructions for such offences or solicit people to participate in a terrorist group. In line with the definitions of offences included in the Directive on combating terrorism, it will also cover material that provides guidance on how to make and use explosives, firearms and other weapons for terrorist purposes.

• Platforms will have maximum one hour to remove flagged content;
• Educational, research, artistic and journalistic work will be protected;
• No general obligation to monitor or filter content.

Vice-President Schinas stated:

"Terrorist content online is against everything we stand for. With the rules adopted today, we set out clear responsibilities for MS (Member States) and providers to stop this type of traffic online. This is a historic agreement. EU’s Security Union is becoming a reality."