Over 46 million people across Europe have received support through the safer internet centres and the better internet for kids portal.

Omissions

• The primary source confirming this figure — the European Commission report COM(2026) 337 final — was published on 2 July 2026, after the session date of 17 June 2026. The MEP could not have cited this specific report at the time, though the underlying 2025 data may have been known through internal briefings or earlier outputs of the Safer Internet Centres network.
• The Commission report states that the network 'reaches' more than 46 million people, not that they all 'received support' — 'reaches' encompasses awareness-raising activities, helpline contacts, and portal visits, which is broader than direct individual support.
• The geographic scope in the report is 'in Europe and beyond', whereas the MEP's claim says 'across Europe', slightly narrowing the scope. The 'and beyond' portion is a minor omission.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission (EUR-Lex)Report COM(2026) 337 final states: 'the network of Safer Internet Centres which, together with the BIK platform, reaches more than 46 million people in Europe and beyond in 2025.'
• SecondaryEurope PulseArticle states: 'More than 46 million people across Europe have received support through Safer Internet Centres and the Better Internet for Kids portal.'