The European Commission has confirmed that President Ursula von der Leyen received the report from the Special Panel on Child Safety Online on 13 July 2026. The panel, led by Dr Melchior and Professor Fegert, was commissioned by the President several months prior to address concerns regarding the protection of minors in digital spaces.
The publication of this report marks the completion of the panel's initial mandate. While the full content of the findings has not been detailed in the announcement, the Commission acknowledged the receipt of the documentation as a significant step in the ongoing efforts to improve internet safety standards across the European Union.
Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗