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  • Press release

Over 10 million workers, including 3.9 million in 2025 alone, have benefited from upskilling initiatives under the EU’s Pact for Skills since its launch in 2020. The pact prioritises training in digital, green, and sector specific skills, reflecting Europe's most pressing labour market needs.

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  • News article

The EU has developed a user-friendly age verification app to protect children online. It can be set up using a passport or ID card, allowing users to prove their age when accessing online services. The app is anonymous, works on any device, and is fully open source. It will be available soon.

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  • News announcement

Overly curated, attention-grabbing content can lead to ‘fractured realities’, a new study warns. These fractured realities can lead to an increase in negative, anti-democratic sentiments across digital information spaces. The study sets out policy recommendations to safeguard the EU’s digital world.

  • 1 min read

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