The European Commission has announced a 'zero tolerance' policy for digital platforms that fail to adopt a new European mobile app designed to verify the minimum age for social media access. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the tool, which functions similarly to the digital passport used during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be available soon to help protect minors from harmful content, violence, and online predators. The app allows for secure, anonymous age verification via national ID cards or passports without compromising personal data. While the Commission emphasises that parental education remains primary, it insists that online platforms must now comply with these safety standards to protect children's rights over commercial interests.