Internet: 2005-2008 action programme on promoting a safer use, Safer Internet plus.

Pending the European Parliament's opinion, the Council agreed on a general approach regarding the proposal on establishing a multiannual Community programme on promoting safer use of the internet and new on-line technologies.

The Council suggested staying in line with the Presidency compromise proposal and considering it as a basis for negotiating with the Parliament, in particular as regards the budget amount. At this stage the Commission maintained its general reservation on the text agreed.

It is recalled that the proposed "Safer Internet Plus" programme responds to new challenges both in quantitative and qualitative terms and focusing on end-user, particularly on parents, educators and children. Four actions are provided for: fighting against illegal content, tackling unwanted and harmful content, promoting a safer environment and awareness-raising.