Adopted by the European Commission on 17 September 2026, the proposal sets a harmonised EU framework for children's online safety built on four pillars: delayed access to social media, safety by design, age assurance and parental responsibility, and strong enforcement. It would prohibit social media accounts under 13, allow parent-supervised accounts at 13–14 and independent accounts from 15, and require services such as social media, video platforms, online games, AI chatbots and app stores to avoid design features that drive excessive use. It is still a proposal and must be negotiated by the European Parliament and the Council.

Founded in Finland in 1996, Icehearts forms teams of around 20 children identified early (around age 6) by pre-school, school and social services as needing special support. A full-time mentor stays with the same team for 12 years, until around age 18, using team sport as the entry point while supporting children at school, during leisure time, individually and through their families, in collaboration with other services. It is rooted in a salutogenic, rights-based approach, and is being piloted in other European countries through the Icehearts Europe project.

Outlines key principles and standards for designing and delivering effective mental health services for children and young people. It focuses on service organisation, accessibility, quality of care, and integration across sectors, helping countries strengthen systems to better meet the needs of young populations.

A structured approach to assessing needs, services, and system capacity across sectors. It supports a comprehensive understanding of how determinants, service provision, and coordination mechanisms interact, enabling the identification of gaps and priority areas for action. While originally developed for diverse country contexts, the approach is adaptable to European settings and can strengthen evidence-informed policy development by supporting systematic analysis of child and adolescent mental health systems and their underlying drivers.

Practical guidance document designed to support governments and institutions in systematically assessing how proposed laws, policies, programmes, and services may affect the rights and well-being of children and young people. It outlines a structured, evidence-based process for analysing potential and actual impacts, grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and emphasises the importance of using both quantitative and qualitative data, including the views and experiences of children themselves

A comprehensive regional data synthesis, bringing together the latest available evidence on child and youth mental health (CAYMH) across the WHO European Region. It compiles and analyses data on population needs, emerging trends, and the current state of support systems, including governance, workforce capacity, service provision, and quality of care (QoC). By consolidating this information, the report both reinforces existing recommendations and identifies key gaps, proposing nine additional actions to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of care.

A structured approach to assessing needs, services, and system capacity across sectors. It supports a comprehensive understanding of how determinants, service provision, and coordination mechanisms interact, enabling the identification of gaps and priority areas for action. While originally developed for diverse country contexts, the approach is adaptable to European settings and can strengthen evidence-informed policy development by supporting systematic analysis of child and adolescent mental health systems and their underlying drivers.

Practical guidance document designed to support governments and institutions in systematically assessing how proposed laws, policies, programmes, and services may affect the rights and well-being of children and young people. It outlines a structured, evidence-based process for analysing potential and actual impacts, grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and emphasises the importance of using both quantitative and qualitative data, including the views and experiences of children themselves

Practical guidance document designed to support governments and institutions in systematically assessing how proposed laws, policies, programmes, and services may affect the rights and well-being of children and young people. It outlines a structured, evidence-based process for analysing potential and actual impacts, grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and emphasises the importance of using both quantitative and qualitative data, including the views and experiences of children themselves

A comprehensive guidance document that supports countries in designing and implementing coordinated approaches to mental health for children, adolescents, and caregivers. It is grounded in a social ecological model and outlines a continuum of care spanning prevention, promotion, and treatment. The framework emphasises the need for collaboration across sectors—including health, education, child protection, and social welfare—and provides practical guidance on strengthening systems, services, and workforce capacity to deliver integrated MHPSS support.