A new European Commission report and an accompanying EU-wide survey released on 13 July show growing public concern about children’s safety online and set out recommendations for action, the Commission announced.
What the Commission announced
The Commission published the findings of an EU survey showing that Europeans want action to improve child safety online, and it released a report from a special panel that delivers recommendations on the issue. The materials were presented together as part of the Commission’s effort to assess public attitudes and identify policy responses related to online risks for children.
Why it matters
The survey’s results signal that online child safety is a priority for citizens across the Union, reinforcing political momentum for regulatory and non-regulatory measures addressing harms that affect children on digital platforms. The special panel’s recommendations are intended to inform policymakers, industry stakeholders and civil society about possible approaches to strengthen protections for minors in the digital environment.
What happens next
The Commission published the survey and the panel’s recommendations to feed into ongoing discussions about child safety online. The release indicates the Commission’s interest in using public opinion and expert advice to shape future work, but the publication itself does not enact new rules. Further steps or concrete regulatory measures were not detailed in the announcement.
Source: European Commission press release
