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Ireland plans mandatory ID checks for social media during EU presidency

Ireland plans mandatory ID checks for social media during EU presidency

Ireland plans to introduce mandatory identification verification for social media users during its EU presidency, aiming to prevent anonymous accounts, bots, and online abuse across the European Union. Tánaiste Simon Harris announced that Ireland will lead a project to implement ID-verified social media accounts throughout the EU. While Ireland’s digital age of consent is currently … Read more

Ireland prepares bid to host major European leaders summit during EU presidency

Ireland prepares bid to host major European leaders summit during EU presidency

Tánaiste Simon Harris is seeking Cabinet approval for Ireland to host a significant European summit during the country’s upcoming presidency of the European Union in 2026. In today’s Cabinet meeting, Harris, who also serves as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, will present a proposal for Ireland to host a summit of the European Political … Read more