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EU age verification tech is ready, von der Leyen says
Filed: Apr 15, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: The EU's age verification app is ready to help protect minors online, according to Ursula von der Leyen.
WHO: Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT: Announcement of the readiness of the EU age verification app
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 5:53 AM ET
WHERE: Brussels
WHY: To keep minors safe from online harms and mental health risks
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