European Parliament MEPs have adopted proposals aimed at compelling online platforms, EU member states and the European Commission to ensure a safer online environment for young people across the bloc, the Parliament said on Thursday.
What Parliament is doing
The measures were adopted by Parliament following work in the Committee on Culture and Education. The text obliges online platforms, EU countries and the Commission to take action to guarantee safety for young internet users. The press release did not provide the full text of the proposals or detail the specific obligations placed on each actor.
Why it matters
The initiative targets the online environment encountered by young people, indicating a parliamentary priority on digital safety for minors. By addressing platforms, national authorities and the Commission together, the adopted proposals reflect a multi-actor approach to tackling risks that young people may face online.
What happens next
The Parliament announcement did not specify further procedural steps, such as whether the adopted proposals will enter negotiations with member states or the Commission, or whether a plenary vote or implementation timetable will follow. Details on enforcement, precise obligations or timelines were not included in the press release.
Source: European Parliament press release
