EU Child Safety Panel Delivers Final Report to Commission

The European Commission's Special Panel on Child Safety Online presented its final report on July 13, 2026. It sets the policy direction for stricter platform rules, an EU age verification scheme and age-appropriate social media access, though binding requirements are not yet defined.

• Panel created after von der Leyen's 2025 address; first meeting March 5, 2026
• Final report handed to von der Leyen on July 13, 2026
• EU plans include an age verification scheme and age-appropriate access
• Specific thresholds and platform obligations remain undecided