European Commission: Special Panel on child safety online

16 April 2026

Group of young children holding smartphones and hiding faces, gen Alpha

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The Special panel advises the EU Commission President on child safety online and potential age limits for social media and other online services in Europe. Prof. Dr. Judith Simon was invited to participate in the second meeting. The agenda focused on existing measures to protect minors in the EU and around the world, and how these can be strengthened, including through potential new policy approaches.

Special panel on child safety online

Second meeting | 16. April 2026 | Brussels

Information on the special panel