Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002140/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová (Renew)
- 1.According to available information, the Commission plans to introduce an EU-wide age verification app in the second quarter of 2025. How does it intend to coordinate with the Member States and with Parliament during each phase of the app’s development, testing and deployment to ensure compatibility with national digital infrastructures and legal frameworks?
- 2.The age verification app is described as a temporary measure preceding the rollout of the EU Digital Identity Wallet. Both instruments, however, appear to verify age only for individuals aged 18 and above. Given the critical need to protect children online, particularly on social media platforms, robust and reliable age verification mechanisms for younger users would allow for the implementation of appropriate safeguards such as privacy-by-design features. Can the Commission clarify why it has opted not to include age verification for minors under the age of 18?
Submitted: 28.5.2025
Last updated: 6 June 2025