EU Pushes for Harmonized Age-Check Tool

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU's age-verification app is technically ready.
The app lets users verify age anonymously via passport or ID card.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s pressured EU to act.
EU seeks harmonized age-verification rules across member states.
The app is 'completely anonymous' and meets global privacy standards.
France, Ireland, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Cyprus lead the project.
Member states plan to integrate the app into national digital wallets.
EU enforces strict digital regulations, including probes into Instagram and TikTok.
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