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EU Launches Age Verification App Amid Social Media Concerns

4/15/2026

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On April 15, 2026, the European Commission announced its age verification app for online platforms is ready.
Britain and Norway weigh restrictions on minors’ access to social media.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, stressed platform accountability.
The app verifies age anonymously with identification documents.
No binding EU legislation exists yet, while European Parliament has called for a minimum age of 16 for social media access.

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Story summary

On April 15, 2026, the European Commission announced its age verification app for online platforms is ready.
Britain and Norway weigh restrictions on minors’ access to social media.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, stressed platform accountability.
The app verifies age anonymously with identification documents.
No binding EU legislation exists yet, while European Parliament has called for a minimum age of 16 for social media access.