European Parliament · 30 April 2026

Need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment

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Adopted

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378 in favour · 161 against · 12 abstained. 551 of 720 members voted; 169 did not.

What it asks for, in the Parliament's words

Calls on the Commission to step up its enforcement of the Digital Services Act in order to protect minors and safeguard mental well-being
Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen preventive measures, including digital literacy, education and awareness-raising initiatives targeting children, parents and educators
Calls on the Commission to ensure that victims of cyberbullying, in particular minors, have access to effective remedies, including rapid content removal, access to justice and appropriate psychological support

Quoted from B10-0235/2026, which says more than these lines. Each is a whole paragraph; this site does not rewrite them.