A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning
TA-10-2026-0249 · P10_TA(2026)0249 · PE784.483
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 447–128–78 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2025/2181
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Parliament's resolution on a new strategy for media literacy and digital learning calls for an EU-wide approach to empower citizens of all ages with critical skills for the digital environment, covering formal education, lifelong learning, and cooperation among stakeholders.¶¶¶ It urges the Commission and member states to strengthen media literacy measures, including age-appropriate access to platforms, oversight of video-sharing platforms, and support for journalism, while ensuring stable funding and addressing inequalities.¶¶¶ The resolution calls for integrating media literacy into education curricula, training educators, assessing digital tools' impact, and promoting lifelong learning for all, including vulnerable groups.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls for an EU approach to media literacy and digital learning, empowering people of all ages with basic skills to benefit from the digital environment and avoid risks.¶¶
- Highlights media literacy's role in countering disinformation, polarisation, and foreign interference, and in safeguarding democratic processes.¶¶
- Stresses the need for innovative, inclusive teaching methods and peer-to-peer education, and for including digital empathy and mental health awareness in programmes.¶¶¶
- Calls for strengthening cooperation among stakeholders and for a monitoring framework with measurable indicators for national media literacy actions.¶¶¶
- Asks the Commission to assess and propose a common EU approach to age-appropriate access to online platforms, respecting fundamental rights and national approaches.¶
- Calls for evaluating and amending the AVMSD to protect users on video-sharing platforms, expand rules to influencers, and ensure labelling of AI-generated content.¶
- Urges very large online platforms to mitigate systemic risks and carry out media literacy impact assessments, and calls for effective enforcement of media literacy obligations.¶¶¶
- Stresses the importance of strong journalism and calls for support for traditional media, including fair remuneration and sustainable funding.¶
- Calls for stable EU funding and prioritisation of media literacy in programmes like AgoraEU, with outreach to disadvantaged groups.¶¶¶
- Calls for integrating media literacy into curricula, training educators, and assessing the impact of digital tools in education, with possible restrictions.¶¶¶
- Promotes lifelong learning for all, including adults and elderly, and recognises libraries and community centres as key hubs.¶¶
- Calls for public awareness campaigns and support for resilient digital ecosystems, and for promoting media literacy in urban environments.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Member states and their authorities, which are called on to incorporate media literacy into curricula and ensure oversight of platforms.¶¶¶
- Very large online platforms, which are urged to mitigate risks and carry out impact assessments.¶¶
- Influencers and content creators, who are encouraged to follow codes of conduct and guidelines.¶
- Educators, librarians, and learners of all ages, who are targeted for training and curriculum changes.¶¶
- Vulnerable groups, including minors, elderly, persons with disabilities, and those in remote areas, who are to be reached through tailored measures.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- 97 % of young people in the EU use the internet daily, and social media are the main information source for ages 15-24.¶