European Age Verification App is ready for deployment, according to European Commission
On 15 April 2026, the European Commission announced that a new age verification app designed to protect children online is ready for deployment.
In a recent statement, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, confirmed that the technology is ready and will soon be available for citizens to use. The app will allow users to prove their age when accessing online platforms.
The app is a free solution aiming to enhance children’s online safety, which online platforms can easily rely on. Some EU countries are already planning to integrate the app into their national digital identity wallets, and the Commission President called on more EU countries and the private sector to follow suit.
European Commission press release on the European Age Verification App available here.
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