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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

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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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
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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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European Cybersecurity Month

Each year, for the entire month of October, hundreds of activities take place across Europe, including conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations and more, to promote digital security and cyber hygiene. 

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Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef

On 16 September, Directorate General for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying to exchange views and hear the perspectives and priorities of young people on how the European Union can develop an action plan against cyberbullying. Participants addressed key issues and provided recommendations to help the European Union tackle cyberbullying.
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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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Sexual extortion

There are different types of sexual extortion, and it appears that different groups of young people are targeted by them, although it is important to be clear that any type of sexual extortion can affect anyone, young or old. Trends indicate that boys and young men are often targeted and asked for money under the threat of images being shared (sometimes referred to as financially motivated sexual extortion (FMSE)), whereas girls and young women tend to be asked to share more images.

In the spotlight

  • awareness campaign

European Cybersecurity Month

Each year, for the entire month of October, hundreds of activities take place across Europe, including conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations and more, to promote digital security and cyber hygiene. 

  • Hybrid

Young people photographed at Youth Policy Dialogue on Cyberbullying
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  • BIK news

Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef

On 16 September, Directorate General for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying to exchange views and hear the perspectives and priorities of young people on how the European Union can develop an action plan against cyberbullying. Participants addressed key issues and provided recommendations to help the European Union tackle cyberbullying.

National trends, issues and initiatives

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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.
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Almost all teenagers in Slovenia already use AI – most use it for school, some for entertainment

Slovenia

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Back to school 2025 in Germany: learn how to deal with artificial intelligence and deepfakes

Germany

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Donald Duck teaches children about online safety

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Almost all teenagers in Slovenia already use AI – most use it for school, some for entertainment

Slovenia

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.
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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.

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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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Greek Safer Internet Centre 1 October 2025

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Cybersecurity Agency and the Greek Safer Internet Centre to strengthen cybersecurity in Greece

The National Cybersecurity Authority and the FORTH Institute of Computer Science have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, laying the groundwork for a strategic and multi-level collaboration in the field of public awareness and education on cybersecurity.Considering the challenges of the digital era and the growing threats in cyberspace, the two parties commit to the joint design and implementation of actions promoting the safe use of the internet and digital services, with particular emphasis on protecting vulnerable groups such as children, parents, and the elderly.

Helpline trends Q2, 2025
BIK Team 25 September 2025

Latest helpline trends: Quarter 2, 2025

The most recent helpline data covers the period from April to June 2025. There were over 15,000 contacts made to the network, representing an increase of over 9 per cent compared to the previous reporting period. This increase may reflect several factors, such as greater awareness efforts by national helplines or emerging online trends prompting more people to seek support. However, the way helpline data is collected does not allow firm conclusions about the drivers of change. 

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INHOPE 25 September 2025

January to June 2025 in review: continued growth in hotline reports

A major factor in the overall increase remains the sharp rise in reports processed by SafeNet Bulgaria, which alone recorded over 1.6 million reports in the second quarter. This contributed to the overall growth in the volume of content that hotlines assessed and escalated. 

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Greek Safer Internet Centre 24 September 2025

New educational material “Back to School” from the Greek Safer Internet Centre

With the start of the new school year, SaferInternet4Kids.gr presents “Back to School,” a new comprehensive package of educational material aimed at students of all levels, parents, and educators.

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