Adopt the age-verification app this year, EU Commission urges member states
( April 29, 2026, 07:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU’s age-verification app should be made active in all member states by the end of the year, the European Commission said on Wednesday. Countries are urged to accelerate the rollout of the app by customizing it for their national age threshold, either as a stand-alone app or integrated in a digital wallet. According to Henna Virkkunen, the EU's Tech Sovereignty commissioner, age verification is “the next piece of the puzzle” in protecting children from harmful online content.Statement follows....
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