Flash Eurobarometer: Europeans call for stronger action on children's online safety, democratic resilience, defence, and the energy transition

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 Jul 2026 A new Eurobarometer survey released today shows that Europeans are overwhelmingly concerned about all the risks children face on social media.

Against the backdrop of increasing reliance on social media, citizens see the need for better protection and tougher action to tackle disinformation.