Greece Passes Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Source reports published 23 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 7:04 pm AEST
Greece has implemented a ban on social media use for individuals under 15 years old, following a parliamentary vote. The legislation aims to protect children from the potential harms of online platforms and limit their exposure to excessive scrolling.
What happened
- The Greek parliament passed a bill prohibiting the use of online social media services by individuals under 15.
- The New Democracy party supported the measure, while opposition parties voted against it.
- The ban will take effect on January 1, 2027.
- This follows similar legislation being introduced in Australia and other countries.
- The bill’s aim is to address concerns about the impact of social media on children’s sleep, attention spans, and engagement with the outdoors.
- Minister Papastergiou defended the use of a ‘Kid’s Wallet’ app, stating it verifies age without collecting personal data beyond age.
- He emphasized the government’s duty to protect children, citing current challenges related to social media’s influence.
Original reporting
- Guardian: UK children just as likely to have suffered harm on social media despite crackdown
2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 - Deutsche Welle: Greece passes social media ban for kids under 15
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