A new Action plan against cyberbullying to protect children and adolescents was presented on the web by the European Commission on the occasion of the Safer Internet Day on February 10, 2026A document developed to combat the incidence of cyberbullying and encourage safer and more responsible digital practices from a young age. The findings reveal a widespread phenomenon on social media, messaging apps, gaming platforms, and other online environments—approximately one in six students between the ages of 11 and 15 reports having been a victim—with serious consequences for young people's mental health.

At the heart of the project is the development of a Europe-wide application that will allow for the secure reporting, collection and sending of evidence to victims of cyberbullying and their families, providing access to a national helpline and personalised support pathways.

A common, user-friendly model that Member States can leverage to connect and interact, prompting the intervention of the relevant national services. The goal is to create stronger coordination among Member States, encouraging them to develop consistent national plans to combat cyberbullying through shared definitions and response strategies.

In terms of prevention, another pillar of the project, the Commission will develop various tools at EU level, including awareness-raising courses, designed with the contribution of students, parents, educators, mental health experts and organizations such as Safer Internet Centres.

The Plan will strengthen existing measures, such as the Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) strategy, the Digital Services Act guidelines, and the activities of Safer Internet Centres, aiming to improve the protection of minors online through the involvement of the private sector, civil society, international organizations, and young people themselves. The aim is to make digital spaces safer and promote the well-being of girls and boys online.

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