Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000803/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Vladimir Prebilič (Verts/ALE), Jaume Asens Llodrà (Verts/ALE)
Studies confirm that excessive use of smartphones by children while attending primary schools (age 6 to 15) can have a serious negative impact on their mental health and well-being, as well as worsening their school performance and negatively influencing their social skills.
Upon her re-election as Commission President for a second term, Ursula von der Leyen vowed to tackle social media addiction and cyberbullying.
Given that EU Member States and regions regulate the use of mobile phones in primary schools differently, Commission guidelines on the issue could give much-needed guidance and help national and local authorities decide future arrangements in this area.
- 1.Is the Commission aware of the reported negative effects of children’s use of smartphones while at school both on children themselves as well as the educational process?
- 2.Has the Commission already issued any guidelines / taken a position on this issue? Is the Commission planning to take up the issue, gather examples of good practices from around the EU and share them with relevant national and local authorities?
Submitted: 21.2.2025