According to the Eurobarometer published this week, both adolescents and parents identified better implementation and enforcement of existing rules as the most helpful action to improve adolescent mental health online.

Omissions

• The exact publication date within June 2026 could not be confirmed from the search results, though the Eurobarometer is dated June 2026, consistent with the MEP's reference to 'this week' (session of 17 June 2026).
• The Eurobarometer description refers to 'better implementation of existing platform rules' — the MEP broadened this to 'existing rules and regulations,' which is a minor paraphrase consistent with the survey's finding.

Sources

• PrimaryEurobarometer (European Commission)Flash Eurobarometer 3686 — 'Impact of excessive screen time and social media on young people's mental health.' Description: 'Adolescents and parents concur that the action that would help most to improve adolescent mental wellbeing online is better implementation of existing platform rules.'
• PrimaryEurobarometer – Public opinion in the European Union (main page)Listed survey: 'Impact of excessive screen time and social media on young people's mental health | June 2026 | European Commission'