The suicide of Oléa, 14, triggered a federal plan but the investigation into cyberbullying remains open

Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: Belgium
Society & Lifestyle
The suicide of Oléa, 14, triggered a federal plan but the investigation into cyberbullying remains open

Oléa, a 14-year-old girl from Flémalle, died on August 17, and her family links her death to cyberbullying. A white march was organized in Seraing in response to her death, and a week later, Digital Minister Vanessa Matz announced a federal plan to combat cyberbullying. This plan includes an app for victims and a digital vault to preserve evidence of online harassment.

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