According to Eurobarometer survey, more than 40% of parents feel they lack sufficient knowledge to protect children in the online environment

Omissions

• The survey is Flash Eurobarometer 248 titled 'Towards a safer use of the Internet for children in the EU - a parents' perspective' conducted in 2008. The claim was made in 2026 using data that is approximately 18 years old.
• The survey was conducted in 2008, well before the session date of 2026-04-29. More recent Eurobarometer data on this topic may be available.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Flash Eurobarometer 248Flash Eurobarometer 248 on 'Towards a Safer Use of the Internet for Children in the EU' - conducted in 2008 with parents' perspectives on online safety
• PrimaryEuropean Union Publications Office - Towards a safer use of the Internet for children in the EUFlash Eurobarometer 248: survey examining parents' views on children's Internet use, mobile phone use, and parents' knowledge and concerns about online safety