European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology

05/12/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2026 01:33

Children’s protection online is high priority for 92% of Europeans

The EU has regulated the behaviour of online platforms, such as social media and online marketplaces.

However, Europeans still report feeling personally impacted by:

  • fake news and disinformation (53%),
  • the misuse of personal data (47%),
  • insufficient protections for minors (41%).

Concerns over fake news and child protection have seen the sharpest increases since 2024, each increasing by 8 percentage points.

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