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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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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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BIK+ strategy first evaluation report

This report highlights both the successes and challenges of the strategy since its adoption on 11 May 2022, offering key recommendations for improvement.

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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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The DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign is here!

Today, 10 October 2025, marks the official launch of the DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign, perfectly timed with the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Telecommunication under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, where ministers are discussing how to strengthen online safety for minors across Europe.
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European Cybersecurity Month

Each year, for the entire month of October, hundreds of activities take place across Europe, including conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations and more, to promote digital security and cyber hygiene. 

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Young people photographed at Youth Policy Dialogue on Cyberbullying
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Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef

On 16 September, Directorate General for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying to exchange views and hear the perspectives and priorities of young people on how the European Union can develop an action plan against cyberbullying. Participants addressed key issues and provided recommendations to help the European Union tackle cyberbullying.
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Sexual extortion

There are different types of sexual extortion, and it appears that different groups of young people are targeted by them, although it is important to be clear that any type of sexual extortion can affect anyone, young or old. Trends indicate that boys and young men are often targeted and asked for money under the threat of images being shared (sometimes referred to as financially motivated sexual extortion (FMSE)), whereas girls and young women tend to be asked to share more images.

In the spotlight

DSA for YOUth campaign logo
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  • BIK news

The DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign is here!

Today, 10 October 2025, marks the official launch of the DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign, perfectly timed with the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Telecommunication under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, where ministers are discussing how to strengthen online safety for minors across Europe.
  • awareness campaign

European Cybersecurity Month

Each year, for the entire month of October, hundreds of activities take place across Europe, including conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations and more, to promote digital security and cyber hygiene. 

  • Hybrid

Young people photographed at Youth Policy Dialogue on Cyberbullying
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  • BIK news

Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef

On 16 September, Directorate General for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying to exchange views and hear the perspectives and priorities of young people on how the European Union can develop an action plan against cyberbullying. Participants addressed key issues and provided recommendations to help the European Union tackle cyberbullying.
A teenage girl looking sad, bracing herself and holding a smartphone
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Sexual extortion

There are different types of sexual extortion, and it appears that different groups of young people are targeted by them, although it is important to be clear that any type of sexual extortion can affect anyone, young or old. Trends indicate that boys and young men are often targeted and asked for money under the threat of images being shared (sometimes referred to as financially motivated sexual extortion (FMSE)), whereas girls and young women tend to be asked to share more images.

National trends, issues and initiatives

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BIK Knowledge hub

Explore the 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
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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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Almost all teenagers in Slovenia already use AI – most use it for school, some for entertainment

Slovenia

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Back to school 2025 in Germany: learn how to deal with artificial intelligence and deepfakes

Germany

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Donald Duck teaches children about online safety

Sweden

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Almost all teenagers in Slovenia already use AI – most use it for school, some for entertainment

Slovenia

Two young children facing away from the camera and walking towards their school with matching black and green backpacks.

Back to school 2025 in Germany: learn how to deal with artificial intelligence and deepfakes

Germany

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Donald Duck teaches children about online safety

Sweden

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

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A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.
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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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BIK Team 14 October 2025

The Insafe network meets to discuss artificial intelligence and cyberbullying

Day one: the guidelines on the protection of minors under the DSAThis edition of the Insafe Training meeting includes a series of online sessions spanning over three mornings, from 14 to 16 October 2025. Today, the training meeting officially starts at 10:00 CEST with a welcome address from Better Internet for Kids and the European Commission.

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Irish Safer Internet Centre 13 October 2025

Webwise Digital Citizenship Champions programme

In Ireland, the Digital Citizenship Champions Conference marked the fourth and final workshop in the Webwise Digital Citizenship Champions Programme. The event brought together participating teachers, and online safety stakeholders, to explore strategies for engaging and supporting parents and guardians in guiding children toward responsible digital citizenship.

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BIK Team 10 October 2025

The DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign is here!

Today, 10 October 2025, marks the official launch of the DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign, perfectly timed with the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Telecommunication under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, where ministers are discussing how to strengthen online safety for minors across Europe.

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Greek Safer Internet Centre 1 October 2025

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Cybersecurity Agency and the Greek Safer Internet Centre to strengthen cybersecurity in Greece

The National Cybersecurity Authority and the FORTH Institute of Computer Science have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, laying the groundwork for a strategic and multi-level collaboration in the field of public awareness and education on cybersecurity.Considering the challenges of the digital era and the growing threats in cyberspace, the two parties commit to the joint design and implementation of actions promoting the safe use of the internet and digital services, with particular emphasis on protecting vulnerable groups such as children, parents, and the elderly.

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