Eurochild produces policy briefings, working papers and reports on a variety of issues that affects the lives of children.
These policy briefings are produced by the Eurochild secretariat, often in collaboration or in consultation with the membership. The policy papers offer guidance to policy makers, researchers, professionals working with or for children.
Eurochild's position on age restrictions on social media
A call to rethink the business model of social media to address risks for children. The debate on age restrictions on social media should be used to push for substantive…
Taken from "Unequal Childhoods: Rights on paper should be rights in practice" Eurochild 2025 flagship report on children in need across Europe. This sub-report synthesises evidence on children’s rights in the digital…
Early Childhood Development in Europe: focus on integrated and quality services for all
Taken from "Unequal Childhoods: Rights on paper should be rights in practice" Eurochild 2025 flagship report on children in need across Europe. This sub-report outlines the progress and ongoing challenges…
Eurochild’s next strategy centres on placing children’s rights at the heart of all actions, ensuring they are prioritised, protected and upheld by institutions, with meaningful participation of children throughout. Building…
Why a new vision for children is needed in the 2026 European Semester
Eurochild calls for a comprehensive approach to child poverty and social exclusion to ensure the new EU budget tackles social disparities from childhood. The European Commission’s 2026 European Semester Autumn…
Child protection systems in Europe: focus on family strengthening
Taken from Unequal Childhoods: Rights on paper should be rights in practice Eurochild 2025 flagship report on children in need across Europe. On 20 November – World Children’s Day –…
