Better Internet for Kids

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.”

The Estonian Safer Internet Centre, together with different stakeholders, organised various awareness-raising activities and thematic resources for children, parents, teachers and other professionals working with children, including events, conferences and a competition.

The Slovak Safer Internet Centre celebrated SID 2026 by involving students, by organising a conference for experts, one for children and parents, and a contest.

Safer Internet Day 2026 was celebrated in Spain with the interactive workshop “Sure! Here’s a suggestion. What would you do?”. More than 10,000 pupils from all over Spain watched the workshop live, alongside their teachers and educators.