EU KIDS Act – Proposal for a Regulation, COM(2026) 681 final – Article 42 – Review
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Article 42Review
Proposal (not yet law)
This is the text proposed by the European Commission on 17 September 2026 (COM(2026) 681 final, procedure 2026/0286(COD)). It has not been adopted and has no legal effect. The European Parliament and the Council may amend it, so the final wording and numbering may differ. Follow the procedure on EUR-Lex.
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.
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Text as at 7 October 2026.
This is an unofficial convenience version of the European Commission’s proposal for the EU KIDS Act (COM(2026) 681 final), which is not yet law. It is presented “as is” without guarantee of accuracy, completeness or reliability. See the source text for the official version. This site was last updated in October 2026.