In recent speeches, European Commission representatives highlighted initiatives related to youth, digital safety, and sport. Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner Micallef presented the EU Action Plan against cyberbullying, noting that around 97% of young people in the EU use the internet daily and that up to one in four children aged 12–17 have experienced cyberbullying. The Action Plan is structured around three pillars: protection, prevention, and empowerment, including enforcement of the Digital Services Act, measures to improve digital literacy, and the rollout of an online safety app to support reporting and assistance.

In the context of football, Commission statements addressed interactions with UEFA, national associations, and stakeholders. The Commission noted that European football includes both professional leagues and grassroots structures, with revenue distribution, governance, and regulation of commercial practices affecting local and national clubs. References were made to recent agreements reaffirming principles of sporting merit, solidarity, and transparency in ticketing processes for EURO 2028, as well as measures to address illegal piracy of sports events.

Both sets of statements indicate a focus on youth engagement and the operational frameworks supporting grassroots sport, including digital safety, local club participation, revenue structures, and governance mechanisms.