Better Internet for Kids

The Decree on Media Services and Cinema Screenings (German-speaking Community) is a regional statutory code establishing the Medienrat as the independent regulatory authority for media services and cinema in the German-speaking Community of Belgium. The decree covers the regulation and supervision of audiovisual and audio media services, protection of minors, commercial communication, platform regulation, DSA and AVMSD enforcement, and cooperation with national and EU authorities. Medienrat is responsible for DSA supervision, dispute resolution, and annual reporting.

The Decree-Law 20-B/2024 implements the Digital Services Act at the national level, nominating the National Communications Authority (ANACOM) to coordinate digital services in Portugal as the national regulatory authority.
(Source: Decree-Law).

Entities responsible for implementation: National Communications Authority / Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações.

This Decree-Law implements Directive 2000/31/EC on information society services. Articles 13.º, 19.º-A and 19.º-B provide obligations regarding removal of illegal content, in particular child pornography or sexual exploitation, hate speech, or violence.
(Source: Decree-Law).

Entities responsible for implementation: Council of Ministers / Conselho de Ministros.

Four competent authorities have been designated to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA) in Belgium: BIPT (federal/national coordinator, Act of 21 April 2024), Vlaamse Regulator voor de Media (VRM, Flemish Community), Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel (CSA, French Community), and Medienrat (German-speaking Community). BIPT is the national coordinator. Each authority is responsible for DSA supervision and enforcement within its jurisdiction, including certifying trusted flaggers, investigating violations, imposing sanctions, and cooperating with the EU Commission and other DSCs.

The Digital Academy for Parents, the result of a partnership with the Directorate-General for Education, promotes digital training for parents and guardians. The digital literacy project, which is now in its 4th edition, had 224 registered school groups from primary, secondary and secondary schools this year, and  trained 731 classes. The Digital Academy for Parents began in 2020, with the number of classes enrolled from the 1st to the 2nd edition more than doubling. The number of families and volunteers enrolled also more than tripled from 2020 to 2021.

(Source: E-REDES)

Digital Spain 2026 is the roadmap for the digital transformation of the country, an ambitious strategy to take full advantage of new technologies and achieve more intense and sustained economic growth, rich in quality employment, with greater productivity and contributing to social and territorial cohesion, bringing prosperity and well-being to all citizens throughout the territory.

The Digital Austria Act establishes a digital work programme with 117 measures and 35 principles for digitalisation in the country. It encompasses an analysis of law suitability for digital processes, public administrative reforms, and adaptation to technologies. Moreover, it is based on a digital accessibility principle that includes the entire population, especially people with disabilities.
(Source: Website)

The Digital Bulgaria 2025 Programme aims at modernising and increasing the widespread implementation of intelligent information technology (IT) solutions in all areas of the economy and social life. Another objective of the programme focuses on the strategic enhancement of digital competence and skills at all levels.The Digital Bulgaria 2025 programme is coordinated by the Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communication of Bulgaria. 

The Digital Child Protection Strategy of Hungary outlines a comprehensive approach to safeguarding children in the digital space. This strategy, a component of Hungary’s broader Digital Success Programme, was developed in response to emerging risks and the increasing role of the internet in children’s lives. As children are now active participants in the digital world, the strategy emphasises the need for them to be knowledgeable and aware of their online interactions.

The DigComp project, implemented by the Joint Research Centre on behalf of the European Commission, started in 2010. Since then, awareness among Member States of DigComp as the EU-wide framework for framing digital skills policy, developing, and measuring digital competence, has consistently increased.