Europol received the 2026 European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration for its “Cyber Defenders” project, a Roblox game designed to teach children about online safety. The game encourages players to confront cybercrime scenarios such as fraud, identity theft, and grooming, aiming to improve digital resilience among young users. The award ceremony took place in Brussels on 30 June 2026, where Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho praised the initiative and highlighted the quality of the 48 projects submitted. Europol won the overall award, while other EU institutions received category prizes for climate action, inclusion, technological innovation, and open administration. The public vote also named the Climate Pact project as the winner.
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