New Netflix series renews focus on teenagers' safety online in the EU - Radio Schuman
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The newly launched Netflix series Adolescence is drawing attention for its portrayal of how online content can impact teen psyche. The story follows a 13-year-old British boy accused of murdering a female classmate, supposedly influenced by misogynistic content online.
The UK Prime Minister has expressed his support for a campaign for the series to be shown in schools to fight the risk of exposure to violence inciting content online. This has put the spotlight on concerns on the protection of teenagers in the EU from harmful online content.
'I think what it's definitely good for is raising awareness,' said former Meta lawyer and Hungarian MEP Dora David regarding the Netflix show. The former Meta lawyer has also emphasized on ensuring that both children and parents are aware of the potential risk online content poses for them to be able to make more informed decisions.
Radio Schuman also features discussion on today's meeting of leaders from what is known as the 'Coalition of the Willing' in Paris, and a recent survey on what the British think of the idea of a European army.
Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.
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