EU KIDS Act
By: Sarah Pearce and Veronica Muratori
On 17 September 2026, the European Commission presented the EU KIDS Act, aimed at strengthening the protection of minors online and reducing fragmentation across Member States.
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By: Claude-Etienne Armingaud, Thomas Nietsch and Andreas Müller
The European Commission has strengthened its framework for combating illegal hate speech online through an enhanced Code of Conduct, building upon the success of its 2016 predecessor. This updated version, known as the Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online +, aligns with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and represents a significant step forward in the EU’s efforts to create a safer digital environment.
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