@europeecho: EU Rolls Out Age Check App, Says It’s “Completely Anonymous” Ursula von der Leyen unveils the EU’s new age verification app, saying it is ready and will soon be available for citizens to use. She says users will be able to set it up with a passport or ID card, then prove their age when accessing online platforms without revealing any other personal information. Von der Leyen describes the system as completely anonymous and says users cannot be tracked (15/04/2026). #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #AgeVerification #EuropeanCommission #OnlinePrivacy #EUPolitics