Cyberbullying responses across Europe: trends and approaches from the latest BIK Policy monitor data
Across Europe, responses to cyberbullying are becoming more structured, coordinated, and prevention-focused. This article explores key trends from the latest BIK Policy monitor data and what they mean for policymakers, schools, and digital platforms.
How European countries are structuring policies for children in the digital environment
Drawing on the preliminary findings of the 2026 BIK Policy monitor report, this article explores not only whether governments are paying attention to children’s digital lives, but how they are organising this work in practice.
Building the evidence base for children’s digital lives in Europe
Drawing on the findings of the 2026 BIK Policy monitor report, this article explores how the evidence base for children’s digital policy is generated across Europe. It looks at the availability of data across countries, the mix of actors involved in data collection, the key themes currently being researched, and the extent to which research and data inform policy.
Who shapes children’s digital policy? Stakeholder involvement across Europe
Across Europe, stakeholder engagement in children’s digital policy is becoming more structured and more visible. However, while consultation is growing, meaningful participation, especially by children and young people, remains uneven and still limited.
Raising the bar for online safety: how the Australian social media delay aims to protect children, and what the world can learn from the Australian online safety framework
At the recent Safer Internet Forum, Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, delivered a keynote titled “Why age matters?”. This article, based on that keynote, provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian online safety framework, including the recently adopted social media delay for children under the age of 16.
Cyberbullying in the EU Member States
Children and young people increasingly rely on digital technologies for learning, socialising, and everyday activities. An estimated 1 in 3 internet users is a child, which means that young people are spending a lot of their time online browsing social media, playing online games, or generally using apps, possibly without adult supervision. While the internet offers intrinsic benefits and opportunities for growth and creativity, it also increases exposure to online risks.
Translating the EU Action plan against cyberbullying into practice
This article explores what the EU Action plan against cyberbullying could mean in practice. It examines how existing national measures might evolve in response to the action plan’s priorities and highlights key considerations that may shape implementation in the years ahead.
Growing up in a digital world: How age shapes experiences with digital technology
Understanding why, and more so, how age matters requires solid evidence about how children at different developmental stages experience the online world. However, the current evidence base remains uneven. Even so, some European countries conduct comprehensive national studies that examine distinct age cohorts. Findings indicate that children’s digital experiences—and their needs—shift significantly as they mature, underlining the importance of age-specific approaches.
Commercial exploitation through addictive design: respecting children’s rights and safeguarding their protection online – a balancing act
The digital age has revolutionised the way children and young people engage with the world, offering unprecedented opportunities for learning, socialisation, and self-expression. Yet, the use of digital technologies can come with a high price to pay, with ‘the endless scroll’ and addictive algorithms on the rise.
The new BIK Knowledge Hub: the European central access point for information, evidence, policy and practice insights
The development of the new BIK Knowledge hub is a strategic initiative to pool all relevant information, research, and evidence, as well as policy and practice insights informing the policies and practices creating a safer and more inclusive digital space for children and young people. We celebrate its launch in October 2024 by taking you on an exclusive tour of the hub, exploring its features, resources, and how it can support policy and practice relevant to the BIK+ ecosystem. Let’s dive in and take a closer look around!
