A group of ten MEPs from the European People's Party and Socialists & Democrats, led by Magdalena Adamowicz (PPE), has asked the European Commission whether it intends to introduce additional measures to protect minors online from manipulation, bullying and grooming. In a parliamentary question dated 29 June 2026, the MEPs warn that the regulatory gap caused by pending negotiations on the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) continues to limit detection and prevention mechanisms. They also highlight the growing risks minors face in digital environments, including through in-game chat and voice communication tools.
The question references Parliament's resolution calling for cyberbullying to be classified as a particularly serious crime with a cross-border dimension, and for effective enforcement of platform obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), especially Article 28. The MEPs ask the Commission three specific questions: whether it intends to build on Parliament's resolution with additional measures; whether existing DSA obligations are sufficient to address systemic risks such as manipulation, bullying and grooming; and whether the Commission is considering targeted legislative or enforcement measures to protect minors.
The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks. The answer will signal the Commission's policy direction on strengthening child safety online, potentially impacting platform regulation, enforcement priorities, and the stalled CSAR negotiations. Stakeholders including child safety NGOs, tech companies, and national regulators will be watching closely for any commitments to new rules or enforcement actions.