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Social media platforms will be prohibited from accessing children under the age of 13 under a new ‘EU Kids Act’ adopted by the EU Commission to enhance the online safety of children in Europe.

Carney - von der Leyen - Photo © European Union 2026

Delivering her annual 2026 State of the European Union address to the European Parliament Wednesday, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become the EU’s first-ever ‘associate member.

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The European Commission and the European University Institute are launching the Energy Regulation Academy (EnRA), a new EU-funded initiative designed to help national authorities translate electricity market reforms into practical results across all Member States.