The European Commission has unveiled a new Action Plan Against Cyberbullying to safeguard children and teens’ mental health online across the EU. The plan focuses on reporting, prevention, and coordinated national action.

A key element is the rollout of an EU-wide app that allows victims to safely report cyberbullying, receive support, and store evidence. The Commission will provide a blueprint for Member States to adapt, translate, and connect to national helplines.

The plan also calls for a coordinated EU approach, encouraging Member States to develop national strategies, share data, and align with ongoing initiatives such as the Digital Services Act (DSA), Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), and AI Act, ensuring online platforms take stronger measures to protect minors.

Prevention is another priority. The Commission will promote digital literacy, expand school-based training through Safer Internet Centres, and strengthen campaigns like Safer Internet Day, celebrated globally to advocate for safer online spaces.

The Commission will implement the plan in close cooperation with Member States, industry, civil society, international organisations, and children themselves. Additional initiatives in the pipeline include privacy-preserving age verification, the Digital Fairness Act, and research on social media’s impact on mental health.