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European Commission publishes EU Kids Act proposal
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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Commission published the EU Kids Act proposal to impose age restrictions, safety-by-design obligations, age verification measures, and enforcement mechanisms for online platforms with users under 18, aiming to harmonise child safety regulations across the EU and reduce market fragmentation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Social & Community, and 10 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare your online platform for strict new EU rules on child protection that will impose clear age gates and design standards. This is your last chance to avoid costly national variations and align with unified EU requirements.
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10 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 24 Oct 2026
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