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COM(2026) 681/3 · 2026/0286 (COD)

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Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL EU KIDS ACT - 'EU Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy'

COM(2026) 681/3 · Proposal

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Article 42 Review

1.

The Commission shall review the application of this Regulation and shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by [31 August 2030]. Taking into account the experience gained in the application of this Regulation, as well as technological, market and legal developments, the Commission shall evaluate in particular:

(a)

the contribution of this Regulation to the deepening and efficient functioning of the internal market and to ensuring a high level of protection for minors online in the European Union;

(b)

the effectiveness of the application of Articles 6 and 7;

(c)

the personal scope of the provisions in Chapters II and III;

(d)

the impact of this Regulation on the respect for the right to freedom of expression and information.

2.

The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by a proposal for amendment of this Regulation.

3.

In addition, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council every four years after the report referred to in paragraph 1 on the progress towards achieving the objectives of this Regulation.