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Better Internet for Kids

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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
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Better Internet for Kids

The EU strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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Learn about Safer Internet Forum 2025
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Safer Internet Forum 2025

Learn more about the theme of the last edition, "Why age matters: Protecting and empowering youth in the digital age".

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DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design

A campaign raising awareness about how the Digital Services Act and its guidelines on the protection of minors create safer digital spaces for youth.

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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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In the spotlight

BIK Policy monitor report 2026
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BIK Policy monitor report 2026 published: advancing the BIK+ vision across Europe

The BIK+ strategy, adopted by the European Commission in May 2022, sets out a comprehensive vision to ensure that children and young people are protected, empowered, and respected online. The BIK Policy monitor 2026 reviews how this vision is being realised across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, assessing both approaches to policy making and on-the-ground actions.
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Youth Dialogue on Internet Governance (YOUthDIG) 2026

The Youth Dialogue on Internet Governance (YOUthDIG) is the yearly pre-event to the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) that aims at empowering young voices in shaping Europe’s digital future. Each year, passionate individuals aged 18-30 from across Europe participate and dive into pressing digital policy debates and emerging issues by receiving hands-on capacity building training to actively contribute to EuroDIG and connect with peers through vibrant intercultural exchanges that foster collaboration and understanding.

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How European countries are structuring policies for children in the digital environment

Children’s online protection, empowerment and participation are now firmly on the policy agenda across Europe. Digital technologies are deeply integrated in children’s everyday lives, creating important opportunities for learning, social connection and access to information. At the same time, they can expose children to online harms, including cyberbullying, grooming and harassment, with possible effects on physical health and emotional well-being.
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The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

The EU’s action plan is stepping up actions to tackle cyberbullying and make the online world safer, better, and more positive for children and young people all across Europe. Currently, the available data suggests that addressing cyberbullying has become an increasingly recognised priority in EU Member States:
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Save the date: Safer Internet Forum 2026

We invite you to save the date for Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2026, which will take place in a hybrid format in Brussels and online on Thursday, 3 December 2026.

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In the spotlight

BIK Policy monitor report 2026
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  • BIK news

BIK Policy monitor report 2026 published: advancing the BIK+ vision across Europe

The BIK+ strategy, adopted by the European Commission in May 2022, sets out a comprehensive vision to ensure that children and young people are protected, empowered, and respected online. The BIK Policy monitor 2026 reviews how this vision is being realised across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, assessing both approaches to policy making and on-the-ground actions.
  • workshop

Youth Dialogue on Internet Governance (YOUthDIG) 2026

The Youth Dialogue on Internet Governance (YOUthDIG) is the yearly pre-event to the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) that aims at empowering young voices in shaping Europe’s digital future. Each year, passionate individuals aged 18-30 from across Europe participate and dive into pressing digital policy debates and emerging issues by receiving hands-on capacity building training to actively contribute to EuroDIG and connect with peers through vibrant intercultural exchanges that foster collaboration and understanding.

  • Face to face

Europe map with people around a paper saying "Rules"
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  • Knowledge hub insight

How European countries are structuring policies for children in the digital environment

Children’s online protection, empowerment and participation are now firmly on the policy agenda across Europe. Digital technologies are deeply integrated in children’s everyday lives, creating important opportunities for learning, social connection and access to information. At the same time, they can expose children to online harms, including cyberbullying, grooming and harassment, with possible effects on physical health and emotional well-being.
A sad child holding a phone and suffering from cyberbullying, and Ally, the SID cartoon mascot, holding a red flag that says "STOP"
© European Commission/Aflo Images
  • news

The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

The EU’s action plan is stepping up actions to tackle cyberbullying and make the online world safer, better, and more positive for children and young people all across Europe. Currently, the available data suggests that addressing cyberbullying has become an increasingly recognised priority in EU Member States:
  • conference

Save the date: Safer Internet Forum 2026

We invite you to save the date for Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2026, which will take place in a hybrid format in Brussels and online on Thursday, 3 December 2026.

  • Hybrid

National trends, issues and initiatives

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BIK Knowledge hub

Central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Safer Internet Centres
Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
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Online scams and young people: what parents need to know

Ireland

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Community, time for reflection, and educational balance: the experience of the Danish digital counselling helpline Cyberhus

Denmark

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Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child

Belgium

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Online scams and young people: what parents need to know

Ireland

A group of young people sharing in a group

Community, time for reflection, and educational balance: the experience of the Danish digital counselling helpline Cyberhus

Denmark

Two young boys with headphones on and tablets in front of them

Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child

Belgium

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

The BIK Youth Programme offers young people a lively platform to share their ideas on making the internet safer and better for everyone.
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Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
Children and youth
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Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

Parents and caregivers
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Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

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Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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Latest news

New “Switched On” digital citizenship programme launched for fifth and sixth classes in Ireland
Irish Safer Internet Centre 21 May 2026

New “Switched On” digital citizenship programme launched for fifth and sixth classes in Ireland

Switched On helps pupils develop critical thinking skills and practical strategies to navigate the online world safely and confidently. The programme explores key topics such as digital wellbeing, media literacy, and understanding their rights and responsibilities in online spaces. 

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Finnish Safer Internet Centre 20 May 2026

The Finnish Safer Internet Centre coordinator changes name to Finnish Arts and Culture Agency

The statutory tasks and functions of KAVI will remain unchanged in the new agency, including those involved in the Safer Internet Centre operations as KAVI is the coordinating organisation of the Finnish Safer Internet Centre. The new agency has four substance departments: Arts and culture networks, Arts and culture funding, Audiovisual culture, and Media education and age limits.  

All Digital Weeks event in Brussels
BIK Team 19 May 2026

All Digital Week event in Brussels

The event opened with a video address from Petra Bevek of the Slovenian Ministry of Digital Transformation and a keynote from Theresa Elhage, Communication and Advocacy Manager at All Digital. They underscored the importance of placing digital wellbeing at the centre of Europe’s digital transformation and highlighted the campaign’s goal of supporting meaningful digital participation for all.  

BIK Policy monitor report 2026
BIK Team 11 May 2026

BIK Policy monitor report 2026 published: advancing the BIK+ vision across Europe

The BIK+ strategy, adopted by the European Commission in May 2022, sets out a comprehensive vision to ensure that children and young people are protected, empowered, and respected online. The BIK Policy monitor 2026 reviews how this vision is being realised across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, assessing both approaches to policy making and on-the-ground actions.

See all news