Banning smoking in playgrounds and other children’s outdoor areas forms part of proposed stiffer European legislation on smoke-free environments.Read more
A blanket 30km/h speed limit is one of the major recommendations of a European Commission working group for improving road safety in urban areas.Read more
The European Commission is investigating whether Meta, through its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms, is creating addictive behaviour and damaging the mental health of youngsters.Read more
The European Parliament has opened an important new debate on the ‘EU Children’s Capital’ initiative, which aims to cement children’s rights as a priority policy area.Read more
The European Commission is investigating whether social media giant TikTok has broken online laws that protect children and ensure transparent advertising.Read more
A new ‘Youth Check’ is being introduced to help ensure that young people are given more influence on how European Union policies are formulated.Read more
A cross-European & philanthropic partnership has announced new funding that will move the eradication of polio – one of the world’s deadliest diseases affecting children – a step closerRead more
The European Commission has adopted an important new proposal for protecting children’s rights, by bringing greater clarity on rules across the EU around parenthood.Read more
The European Commission has outlined a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambition.Read more
Making Connections is the theme for the forthcoming Child in the City World Conference – and it’s a topic which resonates on many levels. One of these is the world of digital technology and how...Read more
Researchers, policymakers and industry should involve children and their caregivers when designing new policies and initiatives dealing with artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies.
That’s the overriding recommendation of a report by the European Commission on Artificial...Read more
The European Commission has adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), aimed at improving age-appropriate digital services and ensuring all children are protected, empowered and respected online.Read more