🌍 Europe Apr 17, 2026 · Guest Contributor - Opinion

EU offers COVID-style app for age verification

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EU offers COVID-style app for age verification
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The European Commission has presented an age verification app aimed at protecting minors online. Announced by the Commission President, the app allows users to anonymously verify their age when accessing online services, with the goal of blocking harmful content without compromising privacy.



The initiative follows a political commitment first made in von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech in September, where she elevated child safety online as a key EU priority. “When it comes to the safet

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