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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people

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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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

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  • BIK news

Engaging civil society in the development of the EU age-verification app

To support the rollout, the European Commission adopted a recommendation in April 2026 urging Member States to speed up implementation and make the EU age-verification app available by the end of 2026. A dedicated developer and integrator hub was also launched to help progress the technical work.
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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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BIK Policy monitor report 2026
  • 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.
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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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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.

In the spotlight

Title graphic: Age verification solution for all Europeans
  • BIK news

Engaging civil society in the development of the EU age-verification app

To support the rollout, the European Commission adopted a recommendation in April 2026 urging Member States to speed up implementation and make the EU age-verification app available by the end of 2026. A dedicated developer and integrator hub was also launched to help progress the technical work.
  • 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

BIK Policy monitor report 2026
  • 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.
A sad child holding a phone and suffering from cyberbullying, and Ally, the SID cartoon mascot, holding a red flag that says "STOP"
  • 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:
Europe map with people around a paper saying "Rules"
  • 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.

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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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

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

Parents and caregivers

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

Teachers and educators

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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“CORNHUB ≠ REALITY”
Luxembourgish Safer Internet Centre 3 July 2026

“CornHub ≠ Reality”: the AI-generated campaign is now avaiable in four additional EU languages!

The Safer Internet Centre in Luxembourg launched the campaign “CornHub ≠ Reality” to raise awareness about how online pornography distorts reality and promotes unrealistic ideas about sex, bodies, and relationships.Pornographic content is widespread on the internet and just a few clicks away. Young people often come across it at an early age, which can shape how they view sexuality, gender roles, and relationships.

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Finnish Safer Internet Centre 29 June 2026

Nordic countries gather in Helsinki to discuss internet safety

The Nordic Safer Internet Centres network came together at the end of April at the Helsinki Central Library Oodi. This was the third meeting of its kind, with the Finnish Safer Internet Centre serving as host this time around. Previous meetings were organised by the Danish Safer Internet Centre in 2025, and the Swedish Safer Internet Centre in 2024. The goal of this meeting was to share current trends and strengthen cooperation on topics related to internet safety.

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Finnish Safer Internet Centre 29 June 2026

Over 95,000 students took part in SuperDigiSchool to learn about online safety

The digital lesson is in its second edition: in 2025, more than 95,000 students were involved in the lesson, and over the past two years the lessons have reached more than 165,000 students in total. 

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Luxembourgish Safer Internet Centre 29 June 2026

AI ≠ Human: new campaign raises awareness of the limits of AI chatbots

AI chatbots have become an integral part of young people’s everyday livesThe campaign was presented on 16 April 2026 during a press conference, and took place in spring 2026.

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