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EU Introduces New Age-Verification App for Online Child Protection

In a move to enhance online safety for minors, the EU has launched an age-verification app. This initiative is supported by a significant majority of EU citizens.

Editorial Staff / 2026-04-20 / 1min

The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, has announced the introduction of a new age-verification app aimed at bolstering online protection for children.

This initiative comes in response to growing concerns about the safety of minors in digital spaces, with a reported 90 percent of EU citizens expressing support for increased measures.

The app is part of broader efforts to ensure that children can navigate the internet more safely, reflecting the EU's commitment to child protection in the digital age.