First meeting of the special panel on child safety online | Maja's perspective
On 5 March 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the first meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online. Read more from BIK Youth ambassor Maja's point of view, who participated in the meeting.
First meeting of the special panel on child safety online | Gabriele perspective
On 5 March 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the first meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online. Read more from BIK Youth ambassor Gabriele's point of view, who participated in the meeting.
First meeting of the special panel on child safety online | Marta's perspective
On 5 March 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the first meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online. Read more from BIK Youth ambassor Marta's point of view, who participated in the meeting.
European Youth Week – BIK Youth Ambassadors' experience
On 24 April 2026, seven BIK Youth Ambassadors travelled to Brussels to take part in the European Youth Week (EYW) 2026 kick-off event at the European Parliament. It was an inspiring day built around the theme of ‘Solidarity and fairness’, marking 30 years of EU-funded volunteering.
Conference Content with Conscience: a reflection from our BIK Youth Ambassador
On Tuesday, 27 February 2024, Maja, our BIK Youth Ambassador from Poland, participated in the Content with Conscience conference in Brussels. She was one of the speakers at the breakout session ‘Ethics of kidfluences, mom/dad influencers, and sharing’. She shares her experience and insights, offering a unique perspective on the discussed topics.
Digital Services Act Stakeholder event
The first Digital Services Act Stakeholder event took place on 27 June 2023, in Brussels and online, marking a significant milestone in shaping the future of digital services in the European Union. It provided a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the European Commission and contribute their insights for the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Making terms and conditions accessible to young people with the BIK Youth Ambassadors
In February 2020, a group of six Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Youth Ambassadors marked Safer Internet Day (SID) by hosting a dialogue with industry members from the Alliance to better protect minors online at the European Commission (EC) on the age appropriateness of apps and services' privacy information for children and young people. Below, three of them – Matej, Kathrin and Charampoulos – look back on their experience and share their aspirations.
Youth-led Safer Internet Forum and the BIK Youth Panel
This year’s Safer Internet Forum (SIF) will, once again, benefit from the insights and contributions of young people. To ensure a successful and engaging event, a Safer Internet Forum Youth Advisory Group (SIF YAG) and the BIK Youth Panel have been convened to help guide the preparation and delivery of the event. Within these two groups, young people from across Europe will work collaboratively in the coming months to deliver an event that reflects the current aspirations and concerns of youth when it comes to their online lives.
Empowering Young Minds: Insights from the EU Youth Design Jam
On 26-28 April 2023, Meta - in collaboration with Think Young - organised an EU Youth Design Jam in Brussels, where young participants from across Europe gathered to address digital safety and privacy concerns. The event offered an invaluable opportunity for youth to collaborate, learn from industry professionals, and contribute their perspectives to shaping a safer online environment. Among the passionate participants were two Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Youth Ambassadors: Adrian from Spain and Molly from Ireland, who shared their experiences and insights gained during the Youth Design Jam.
Croatian youth panellist takes part in the Safer Internet Forum 2023
On Thursday, 23 November 2023, led by youth representative Lara, the Croatian Safer Internet Centre participated in the Safer Internet Forum 2023 in Brussels, organised by European Schoolnet on behalf of the European Commission.
