Perceived Urgency to Protect Children Online
Source: Digital Decade Eurobarometer 2025
Topic: NORMATIVE
Reference year: 2025
Geographical area: EU-27
Method: Data collection
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Public sentiment across the EU27 demonstrates an overwhelming mandate for regulatory intervention. Mental health risks emerge as the most critical concern, with 93% demanding public action, 67% categorising it as very urgent. Cyberbullying and age-assurance mechanisms are both viewed as urgent by 92% of the population.