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.
Do we still live in the same world as our parents?
Jad, from the Austrian youth panel, provides insights into youth participation at the Safer Internet Day conference in Austria “Safer internet – growing up in the digital world”.
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 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.
Safer Internet Day 2026 in Albania, when youth lead and institutions listen
Led by iSIGURT.al, together with ALO 116-111 and CRCA Albania, in partnership with the SID Committee of Albania, this year's Safer Internet Day put children and young people at the centre of the national debate on digital rights and online protection.
Safer Internet Day 2026 in Belgium: an open letter from young people
The Belgian Safer Internet Centre joined the global SID celebrations in 2026 with a powerful, incisive open letter from the youth team. The letter includes key demands and recommendations for platform providers.
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.
Voting at 16
The initiative to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16 occurred through the Electoral Law Amendment Act 2007, indicating that young people are invited to contribute to political decisions and democracy.
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Entities responsible for implementation:
Federal Chancellery Republic of Austria/Bundeskanzleramt Österreich
