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Europe Gliding Toward Mandatory Online Age Verification

Europe Gliding Toward Mandatory Online Age Verification

2026-04-30  Per Henrikson

EU countries can roll it out as a standalone app or integrate it into European Digital Identity Wallets. To ensure its swift availability and interoperability, the Commission recommends that countries: Use the EU age verification app blueprint, which can be customised to their needs Develop implementation plans to ensure swift adoption of age verification solutions Work together and engage with Digital Services Coordinators, other EU countries, the Commission, researchers, and civil society in The rollout of their national solutions Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards through independent third-party scrutiny.


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