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 age 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 ready with app to protect children online
The European Commission has developed an app to verify users’ ages online across the EU to protect children from harmful content, grooming, and bullying. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday that the “European age verification app” is technically ready and will...
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