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Better Internet for Kids

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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
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Better Internet for Kids

The EU strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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BIK+ strategy evaluation report
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BIK+ strategy first evaluation report

This report highlights both the successes and challenges of the strategy since its adoption on 11 May 2022, offering key recommendations for improvement.

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BIK Policy monitor report 2025

This report assesses how EU countries, Iceland, and Norway are implementing the BIK+ strategy to create a safer, empowering, and participatory online world

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BIK annual report 2024
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The BIK annual report 2024 is out!

This report provides an overview of a multitude of stakeholder efforts to both protect and empower children and young people in their digital lives over the past year.

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BIK Knowledge hub
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BIK Knowledge hub

The central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of young people in the EU, Iceland, and Norway.

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A group picture of young people participating at Safer Internet Forum 2023
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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

Read more about youth activities
Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
© BIK

Better Internet for Kids

The EU strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

Read more about Better Internet for Kids

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Age assurance across Europe: how countries are safeguarding minors online

The European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+ strategy) is the EU's guiding framework for creating a safer and better online environment for children and young people, ensuring they all equally benefit from the opportunities the internet and digital technologies have to offer while safeguarding privacy, safety and well-being.
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19th international conference “Keeping children and young people safe online” in Poland

The Polish Safer Internet Centre (run by the NASK National Research Institute and the Empowering Children Foundation) is hosting the 19th international conference "Keeping children and young people safe online". The conference gathers hundreds of participants each year from the education sector, public administration, non-governmental organisations, and the technology sector. It is the largest recurring event in Poland dedicated to children's online safety.Key information:

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  • BIK news

New family-friendly resources make the BIK+ strategy evaluation more accessible

Recap of the BIK+ strategy evaluationLast month, the European Commission published the first evaluation report of the Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+) strategy, which reviews the progress and challenges of the EU’s efforts to create a safer, more empowering digital environment for children and young people across Europe. The evaluation involved children, educators, parents, and other key stakeholders, providing valuable insights into what has worked well and where improvements are needed.
BIK+ strategy evaluation report 2025 edition
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First evaluation of the BIK+ strategy released: children’s voices and expert insights shaping Europe’s digital future

Launched by the European Commission in May 2022, the BIK+ strategy builds on two decades of EU leadership in online child safety. This first evaluation draws on direct input from more than 750 children and young people – including those from vulnerable backgrounds – alongside consultations with more than 360 adult stakeholders, including educators, parents, representatives and experts from civil society, academia, industry, and policymaking. Together, their voices provide a 360-degree view of the strategy’s successes and the challenges that remain.
The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Policy Monitor Report 2025
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BIK Policy monitor report 2025 published: advancing the BIK+ vision across Europe

The BIK+ strategy, adopted by the European Commission in May 2022, sets out a comprehensive vision to ensure that children and young people are protected, empowered, and respected online. The BIK Policy monitor 2025 reviews how this vision is being realised across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, assessing both approaches to policy making and on-the-ground actions. It highlights progress, gaps, and good practices under the strategy’s three pillars: safe digital experiences, digital empowerment, and active participation.

In the spotlight

Man looking at a computer screen (cartoon style)
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  • Knowledge hub insight

Age assurance across Europe: how countries are safeguarding minors online

The European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+ strategy) is the EU's guiding framework for creating a safer and better online environment for children and young people, ensuring they all equally benefit from the opportunities the internet and digital technologies have to offer while safeguarding privacy, safety and well-being.
  • conference

19th international conference “Keeping children and young people safe online” in Poland

The Polish Safer Internet Centre (run by the NASK National Research Institute and the Empowering Children Foundation) is hosting the 19th international conference "Keeping children and young people safe online". The conference gathers hundreds of participants each year from the education sector, public administration, non-governmental organisations, and the technology sector. It is the largest recurring event in Poland dedicated to children's online safety.Key information:

  • Poland

  • Hybrid

Family friendly resources
© BIK
  • BIK news

New family-friendly resources make the BIK+ strategy evaluation more accessible

Recap of the BIK+ strategy evaluationLast month, the European Commission published the first evaluation report of the Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+) strategy, which reviews the progress and challenges of the EU’s efforts to create a safer, more empowering digital environment for children and young people across Europe. The evaluation involved children, educators, parents, and other key stakeholders, providing valuable insights into what has worked well and where improvements are needed.

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BIK Knowledge hub

Explore the central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Safer Internet Centres
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Safer Internet Centres
Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
Man and AI.
What do we do after AI takes over?

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Angry gamer
How can online gaming be a safer environment for everyone?

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Trainings on hate speech and online human rights

Portugal

Man and AI.

What do we do after AI takes over?

Finland

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

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A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.
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Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
Children and youth
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Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

Parents and caregivers
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Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

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Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission 8 September 2025

Cyberbullying on the rise: the benefits of a common definition

No common definition, no clear pictureAccording to the data analysed in the policy brief, cyberbullying has consistently been the top issue flagged to Safer Internet Centre helplines across Europe. In 2024 alone, 14% of the 54,000 calls received were about online bullying. Yet despite its rising prevalence, there is still no EU-wide agreement on what exactly constitutes cyberbullying.

Safer Internet Day Awards by WebWise Ireland
Irish Safer Internet Centre 27 August 2025

SID awards 2025 in Ireland

Over 200,000 people participated in Safer Internet Day 2025 in Ireland! This year’s initiatives tackled a wide variety of important topics, from cyberbullying and image sharing to privacy, online wellbeing, digital rights, and the 2025 theme: “Prepare/Protect/Thrive – navigating algorithms and influencers”.The standard of entries to the SID 2025 awards in Ireland was outstanding.  

Group picture of all the camp participants on a beach at sunset
Lithuanian Safer Internet Centre 27 August 2025

Youth from Lithuania and Latvia reimagine a safer, kinder internet

The camp left a very positive impression on the participants – some are already asking whether it will be held again next year. The positive experience was shaped not only by meaningful activities, but also by a consciously nurtured balance: some workshops took place on the beach, and after a full day, participants spent time in nature, surrounded by forest.

CDAYS conference in Portugal
Portuguese Safer Internet Centre 26 August 2025

Preventing and combating cyberbullying: national and European strategies discussed at C-DAYS 2025

The main objective of C-DAYS is to promote best practices and strengthen the foundations for a more resilient national cyberspace. The 11th edition of C-DAYS, which took place under the theme "+Resilience", attracted over 2,000 registrations and brought together a wide range of participants, from public and private sector leaders and technical experts to educators, academics, civil society organisations and citizens of all ages.

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