So the only way is then to check user goverment issued card such as biometric facial scans, digital IDs, or government-issued photo ID checks. Because checking real identity documents or biometric data requires secure infrastructure and legal processing, it relies on third-party verification APIs (like Yoti, Veriff, or IDnow).

There are no free APIs for this these service providers charge a fee per verification.It is up to individual site owners who operate in those regions to purchase an API plan and integrate it into their OSSN setup, as an open-source platform cannot cover third-party identity check costs for everyone.

Maybe on signup a component can be created that takes this and verify the user details with these identity providers and if account is not verified not letting them login.

The minimum signup age component is useful, but it only checks the date of birth entered by the user. A minor can still register by entering a false birth date.

The upcoming requirements appear to go further than simply setting a minimum signup age. Social networks may be required to use a reliable age-verification or age-assurance method and may also need to check existing accounts.

My question is therefore whether OSSN has plans for a component that can support actual age verification, for example through an external verification provider, digital identity or another privacy-friendly method, rather than relying only on a self-declared date of birth.

Why not using minimum signup age component? this will not allow users to register with less age.