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UK and US form children’s online safety working group

The government working group will “advance the principles” of the two countries’ joint statement on digital safety.

World News

Euroviews. A century of fighting for children's rights can't be lost to conflict

Children worldwide are facing hunger, poverty, inequality, and discrimination. We must make sure the next 100 years bring a brighter reality for them, Save the Children CEO Inger Ashing writes.

Health news

1 in 10 European youth are problematic social media users, study says

A small but concerning share of European youngsters use social media or video games at problematic levels, according to a new report.

Earth News

Half a billion children exposed to extreme heat, UNICEF reports

United Nations analysis reveals that millions of children across the globe are at risk of heat-related issues, in part thanks to climate change.

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Business

Danish groups call for ban on energy drink sales to protect youngsters

Young people should be banned from buying drinks with high levels of caffeine, say health and consumer groups in Denmark.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Newly elected governments worldwide must act for children in conflict

Over 50 countries have or will go to the polls this year. As new governments are formed, they must live up to their legal obligations to protect children in Gaza and beyond, War Child CEO Rob Williams writes.

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Deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv's Okhmatdyt hospital

A major Russian missile attack across Ukraine killed at least 31 people and injured nearly 130 on Monday.

Denmark

Denmark makes new pact to counter tech giants and protect children

The government in Copenhagen and several children's organisations are joining forces in a new alliance against social media platforms.

Tech News

Will EU agree to scan all your images to combat child sexual abuse?

European ambassadors are set to wrangle over the inclusion of new scanning technology that would monitor content in a draft Child Sexual Abuse Material regulation introduced by the Belgian presidency of the EU Council.

Tech News

Macron urges Europe-wide social media age restriction of 15

EU data regulations currently state that teenagers must be 16 to have their data processed but member states can decide to lower the age limit.

Real Economy

How can childcare help Ukrainian mothers integrate into host countries

In partnership with The European Commission

Daycare centres or 'spynkas' in Poland have proven to be a must-have for Ukrainian women who have fled their country with their children. Thanks to these services, they can learn the local language and seek employment.

Tech News

Safer Internet Day: How parents can protect their children online

A global survey reveals children want tech companies to do more to protect them online but the “smoke and mirrors” promises by tech titans may not be enough.

Spain

Spanish government to regulate online porn access to protect minors

According to a government study, half of the Spanish population under the age of 15 have accessed and consumed pornography at least once and 25% before the age of 12.

World News

Euroviews. 2023 has been a year of catastrophes for children worldwide

Children affected by conflict are calling for decision-makers to protect them. They want to feel safe in their homes, with their families and friends, Inger Ashing writes.

Euronews Witness

Why does Denmark have one of Europe's lowest rates of bullying?

Denmark, along with Sweden and Finland, has one of the lowest rates of bullying in Europe. We speak to teachers, pupils and parents to find out how this Scandinavian country is managing to stamp out harassment in schools.

Gaza

UNICEF: Gaza Strip most dangerous place in the world for children

The UN's children's agency is calling for a lasting humanitarian ceasefire: "To accept the sacrifice of the children in Gaza is humanity giving up."

France

New report shows thousands of French minors victims of sexual assault

The newly-launched Domestic Abuse Task Force estimates that there are some 160,000 children victims of sexual violence in France every year - and many cases go unreported.

Tech News

Euroviews. Can emerging AI strategies protect vulnerable groups?

Algorithms mirror the society that created them, posing the logic that in order to address specific challenges legislation should reflect the society, not just the algorithms themselves, Yonah Welker writes.

Europe News

MEPs call for child sexual abuse crackdown without ‘mass surveillance’

The European Parliament adopted Tuesday its draft position on plans to crack down on child sexual abuse online, calling for the new EU rules to avoid "mass surveillance" or "scanning" of the internet.

World News

What will become of Gaza's children?

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an average of 420 children are killed or injured in the Gaza Strip every day. But what happens to the children who survive this war?