Cyprus ranks among the EU member states with the highest levels of concern about risks children may face on social‑media platforms, according to a new survey by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
The bloc‑wide study found that more than eight in ten respondents across the European Union said they were “fairly” or “very” worried about a range of potential dangers linked to children’s online activity. Concerns cited in the survey include exposure to harmful content, online grooming, cyberbullying, privacy violations and the spread of misinformation.
Cypriot respondents reported some of the strongest levels of concern in the EU, placing the country among the top tier of member states where the issue is viewed as a significant and growing challenge. FRA said the findings reflect both increased awareness of online risks and the rapid expansion of digital use among minors.
The agency noted that children in Europe are accessing social‑media platforms at younger ages and spending more time online than in previous years, a trend accelerated by the pandemic and the shift toward digital learning. Many parents surveyed said they felt ill‑equipped to monitor or manage their children’s online behaviour, citing the speed at which new platforms and features emerge.