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Policy Debate #4

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Policy Debate #4 : Preventing Cross-Border Cybercrime and Fraud


Moderator: Sorcha Ní Chonghaile

Guest Speaker: Albert Dolan TD



Introduction and Event Overview


Cybercrime and digital fraud are increasingly transnational, exploiting legal gaps and jurisdictional fragmentation across Europe. From phishing scams and ransomware to identity theft and financial fraud, young people are both targets and potential changemakers in shaping resilient digital policies.


This LYMEC policy discussion brings together youth activists, policy officers, and digital rights advocates to explore liberal, rights-based approaches to preventing cross-border cybercrime. We’ll examine current EU frameworks, identify gaps in enforcement and cooperation, and co-develop policy recommendations that reflect youth priorities: privacy, security, and digital empowerment.​

Agenda

19:00 – 19:10​

Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • Moderator introduction
  • Objectives of the session
  • Brief overview of cybercrime trends in Europe
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19:10 – 19:30

Informative Input and Policy Landscape

  • Overview of EU-level instruments (e.g. Budapest Convention, Digital Services Act)
  • Challenges in cross-border enforcement and data sharing
  • Youth-specific vulnerabilities and digital literacy gaps
19:30 – 19:50

Guided Discussion and Breakout Questions

 Participants will explore key questions in small groups or plenary:

  • What types of cybercrime most affect young people across borders?
  • Where do current EU policies fall short in protecting youth online?
  • How can liberal youth organizations advocate for better cross-border cooperation?
  • Should digital platforms bear more responsibility for fraud prevention?
  • What role should education and digital literacy play in prevention strategies?
19:50 – 20:00

Policy Recommendations and Wrap-Up

  • Sharing key insights from discussion
  • Drafting initial policy points for LYMEC resolution or working group
  • Next steps and follow-up opportunities

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.