Member of the Committee of Experts of Council of Europe on CM/Rec(2026)4 - Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member States on online safety and empowerment of users and content creators (Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 8 April 2026 at the 1556th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies) - 2026
Member of the Committee of Experts of Council of Europe on CM/Rec(2026)4 - Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member States on online safety and empowerment of users and content creators (Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 8 April 2026 at the 1556th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies)
Council of Europe; LUKASIK, Stéphanie; Yaroslava DYOet al.
social media; platforms; empowerment; online safety; users; content creators; media; children
Abstract :
[en] This Council of Europe Recommendation marks a turning point by shifting from mere restriction to true empowerment. The MSI-eSEC committee' s work has been guided by a strong conviction: "Children face specific and increased risks in the online environment [...] and these risks can extend to the physical environment, reinforcing existing inequalities and harms." These new recommendations notably strengthens Empowerment by Design, transparency, algorithmic accountability, respect for fundamental rights, and the guarantee of protection against illegal or harmful content.
By demanding full transparency and increased legal liability for platforms, we are putting technology back at the service of humanity. Protecting our children from online exploitation and abuse, while fostering their digital fulfillment, is essential for a healthy democracy.
Disciplines :
Communication & mass media
Author, co-author :
Council of Europe
Other collaborator :
LUKASIK, Stéphanie ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Humanities (DHUM) > Philosophy
Yaroslava DYO; Head of Digital Education Projects Implementation Expert Group, Digital Skills Development and Digital Education Directorate, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Marijana GRBESA-ZENZEROVIC; Professor, Faculty of Political Science, Department of Strategic Communication, University of Zagreb
Levan MAISURADZE; Head of the Legal Support Group, Legal Department of the Georgian National Communications Commission
Nicole STELLOU; Media Policy Expert, Presidency of the Greek Government
Aleš ZAVRSNIK; Full Professor, Director and Scientific Counsellor, Institute of Criminology, Faculty 7. Aleš ZAVRSNIK, professeur titulaire, directeur et conseiller scientifique, Institut de criminologie, Faculté de droit, Université de Ljubljana. of Law, University of Ljubljana
Jennifer ADAMS; Researcher, community safety in digital public space and gendered disinformation, University of Vienna
Jonathan BRIGHT; Chief Technology Officer, pattrn.ai, Oxford, UK
Monica HORTEN; Independent policy advisor with expertise in online safety, technology and human rights
Martin HUSOVEC; Associate Professor of Law, Law School, London School of Economics
Peter NOORLANDER; Independent Consultant and Startup Director, Reporters Shield
Elisabeth STAKSRUD; Professor, Department of Media and Communication, University of Oslo
Maida CULAHOVIC; Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Citizens’ Association (CA) “Zašto ne (Why not)”, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Member of the Committee of Experts of Council of Europe on CM/Rec(2026)4 - Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member States on online safety and empowerment of users and content creators (Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 8 April 2026 at the 1556th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies)
