Safer Internet Day 2026 in the Netherlands: harmful but lawful content
SID celebrations in the Netherlands focused on the theme “Harmful but lawful content”, as the Dutch Safer Internet Centre increasingly sees how content and behaviour that sit in the grey area, not necessarily illegal, but harmful, go unaddressed, despite posing real risks to children and young people.
Safer Internet Day 2026 in France: promoting young people’s digital wellbeing
In France, Safer Internet Day was coordinated by Internet Sans Crainte, part of the French Safer Internet Centre, and mobilised schools, public authorities, civil society organisations and private partners to promote safer and more responsible digital practices among young people. The 2026 campaign focused on young people’s digital wellbeing.
Young voices shaping a safer digital Europe
Young people are among the most active internet users, yet their voices are often missing from discussions about digital policies and online safety. To address this, the North Macedonian Safer Internet Centre (MKSafeNet) Safer Internet Centre organised the youth panel event “Our voice for a safer digital Europe”, bringing together young people, experts and institutional representatives in Skopje on 20 February 2026.
The Croatian Safer Internet Centre opens its fourth office
On 4 March 2026, the Croatian Safer Internet Centre opened its fourth office, located in Pula. The office opened its doors in the largest city in Istria with the aim of strengthening the protection of children and young people in the digital environment.
BEE SECURE Radar 2026: report on the use of technologies by young people in Luxembourg
The fifth edition of the "BEE SECURE Radar", which is the report on current trends in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) by children and young people in Luxembourg, highlights developments in ICT use as well as related risks. It was presented on 10 February 2026, on Safer Internet Day. It brings together the findings of the surveys conducted by the Luxembourgish Safer Internet Centre during the 2024-2025 school year.
New materials for educators and parents on artificial intelligence and its effects on the lives of children and young people
For Safer Internet Day this year, klicksafe published two new materials on the SID focus topic “AI and me. In an artificial relationship”: a comprehensive lesson material developed in cooperation with FSM including six projects for use in classroom, and a brochure for parents with important tips and support on AI in everyday family life: "My child and AI. Growing up with artificial closeness". Both materials are now available in print and digitally (in German).
The Swedish youth panel hosts a roundtable discussion on internet and democracy
The discussion was held on 3 February 2026 as part of safer internet month, and focused on two themes: how digital media affects democratic dialogue, and how online hate and threats limit young people’s engagement. The aim was for young people to gather around, discuss and find solutions.
When generative AI enters the school: concerns, hopes, and new challenges of education
A new study “Generative artificial intelligence in a Polish school. Paving the way” conducted among Polish teachers by NASK found that, while the majority of teachers are concerned that young people using generative AI will become addicted to it, there are also important benefits to consider.
Safer Internet Day 2026 in Bulgaria
This year’s Safer Internet Day was marked by meaningful conversations, peer learning, and youth engagement. By creating a space for open dialogue, the initiative encouraged participants to reflect on their online experiences and think more critically about the digital environment they navigate every day.
Safer Internet Day 2026 in Cyprus: together for a better internet
In Cyprus, Safer Internet Day 2026 was marked with a wide range of activities organised by the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute in collaboration with the Safer Internet Centre and its partners under the theme “Together for a better internet.”
