Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2693(RSP)
The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 30 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 30 April 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
30 April 2026 · decision 13
Digital, AI & data, Resolution
The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text urges the Commission to assess gaps in EU law and consider harmonised minimum rules on defining and sanctioning cyberbullying.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: a decimal separator is corrected.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The resolution now includes a definition of cyberbullying and expands the scope to cover AI-enabled abuse and gender-based violence. It adds calls for harmonised criminal law measures, including penalties and a possible EU-wide definition, and for stronger enforcement of the DSA. It introduces new provisions on AI, online gaming, and funding for civil society, while removing references to specific national laws and trade negotiations. The remaining changes are wording adjustments and renumbering of paragraphs.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 30 Apr 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on cyberbullying and online harassment welcomes the Commission action plan, calls for EU criminal law measures, stronger platform accountability under the DSA, and more support for victims.
Tabled for plenary· 28 Apr 2026
Tabled for plenary· 27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0213/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on cyberbullying welcomes the Commission's action plan and calls for targeted criminal provisions, platform accountability, and better enforcement of existing EU laws.
Tabled for plenary· 27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0206/2026
AI summary:Parliament calls for a common EU definition of cyberbullying, possible EU criminal law measures, and stronger platform responsibility under the Digital Services Act to protect minors online.
Tabled for plenary· 27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0235/2026
AI summary:This resolution addresses cyberbullying and online harassment, calling for targeted criminal provisions and platform responsibility. It welcomes the Commission's 2026 action plan and urges further EU harmonisation, including minimum rules on criminal offences and sanctions.
Tabled for plenary· 27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0207/2026
AI summary:This resolution addresses cyberbullying and online harassment, calling for targeted criminal provisions and platform responsibility. It welcomes the Commission's action plan against cyberbullying, stresses the need for effective enforcement of existing laws, and calls for measures on age verification, education, and support for victims.
Tabled for plenary· 27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0212/2026
AI summary:This resolution addresses cyberbullying and online harassment, stressing that existing EU law should be fully enforced before new legislation is considered, and calls on platforms and member states to take targeted action to protect minors online.
Tabled for plenary· 27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0205/2026
AI summary:This resolution addresses cyberbullying and online harassment, expressing solidarity with victims and calling for Member States to improve criminal law responses while respecting subsidiarity.
Tabled for plenary· 27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0208/2026
AI summary:This resolution addresses cyberbullying and online harassment, calling for targeted criminal provisions, platform responsibility, and support for victims.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
30 April 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 30 Apr 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0205/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0206/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0207/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0208/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0212/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0213/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0235/2026Adopted text TA10-0163/2026
29 April 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
28 April 2026
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2693(RSP)