More than nine out of ten Europeans want action to be taken on protecting minors online.

Omissions

• The Eurobarometer question asks about protecting children online as a 'high digital priority' rather than literally 'wanting action to be taken,' though the two formulations are substantively equivalent.
• The 2026 survey was conducted between February and March 2026; the report was published in June 2026, close to the session date of 17 June 2026.

Sources

• PrimarySpecial Eurobarometer – The Digital Decade 2026Protecting children online also emerges as a major concern, with 92% of Europeans considering it a high digital priority.
• PrimarySpecial Eurobarometer – The Digital Decade 2025Over 9 in 10 Europeans state it is urgent the action of the public authorities to protect the children online regarding the negative impact of social media on mental health and wellbeing.
• SecondaryEuropean Commission – Digital Strategy FactpageProtecting children is a high priority for 92% of Europeans. These findings reflect a growing and sustained concern.