European Union: European Commission adopted action plan against cyberbullying

On 9 February 2026, the European Commission adopted the action plan against cyberbullying to protect the mental health of children and teenagers in the European Union. It consists of three pillars. Pillar one involves national and supranational enforcement of existing legal instruments that create obligations to protect minors, such as the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), and AI Act. The Commission notes especially the obligation to flag content in the DSA, obligations to prevent minors from accessing harmful content in the AVMSD, and both transparency obligations and prohibited practices in the AI Act. Pillar two focuses on prevention and awareness, in which the Commission commits to undertaking educational efforts. Pillar three focuses on reporting and support mechanisms. The Commission intends to roll out a supranational application for victims to report harassment and receive support. This application will allow users to store and transmit evidence to national helplines, with the Commission providing a blueprint for Member States to adapt for their specific national services. The plan also involves the coordination of national strategies to ensure uniform protection levels and the standardisation of data collection across the European Union.