European countries debate student mobile phone use in schools, showing varied regulations and expert opinions on restriction vs. education.
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The issue of student mobile phone use during class has become a public concern across Europe, even appearing in political platforms. The European journalism project PULSE examines various measures implemented by different countries and expert opinions on these solutions. In Belgium, regulations vary regionally; Flanders allows school autonomy while the Wallonia-Brussels Federation mandates a ban in primary schools to combat cyberbullying and improve focus. Czech schools have the authority granted by their directors to impose bans, though national legislation does not enforce a blanket prohibition. Hungary has introduced a total ban on mobile phones, with schools deciding implementation methods. Austria lacks a general ban but sees calls for one, with its Ministry of Education recommending that phones be put away or set to airplane mode during lessons. Experts suggest that while short-term bans can help, long-term solutions should involve digital media education and behavioral agreements rather than outright prohibition. In Romania, the Student Statute mandates that mobile phones are not to be used during class hours and may be confiscated if misused.
