Children must be better protected online. This will be achieved through a new app prepared by the European Commission, which can be used to verify children's ages when they use digital services. Ursula von der Leyen announced this at a press conference in Brussels on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Photo: Nicolas Tucat/Ritzau Scanpix
EU launches app to protect children online
The EU Commission has developed a “European age verification app” to protect children from harmful online content, including grooming and bullying. President Ursula von der Leyen announced the open-source tool is technically ready for all devices. Users configure the app using a passport or ID...
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