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Greece passes social media ban for children under 15

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Greece’s Parliament passed a bill on October 23, 2026, banning social media use for children under 15 years old starting January 1, 2027. The law aims to protect minors' health and safety, following similar but contested legislation in Australia and France. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on social media platforms to develop age-verification systems within two and a half months, as Greece collaborates with other EU nations through the European Commission to address this issue. The ban is intended to reduce children’s screen time, improve sleep quality, concentration, and encourage more face-to-face interactions.

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Greece's parliament approved a bill on October 23, 2026, banning the use of social media platforms for children under 15 years old to address concerns over the impact of these platforms on minors' health and safety. The ban will take effect on January 1, 2027. Australia was the first country to pass similar legislation last year, while a law in France that aimed to curb social media use by minors was struck down by the French Constitutional Council in August.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that social media platforms have until mid-January 2027 to develop age verification systems and ensure privacy protection. Greece is one of seven European Union countries collaborating with the European Commission on solutions for age verification measures. The legislation aims to support parents in reducing children’s “endless scrolling,” which can affect their sleep, concentration, and time spent with friends.

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Greece’s Parliament approved a bill on Friday (October 23, 2026) that bans the use of social media platforms for children under 15 amid growing concerns over their impact on the health and safety of minors.

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Greece’s Parliament approved a bill on Friday (October 23, 2026) that bans the use of social media platforms for children under 15 amid growing concerns over their impact on the health and safety of minors.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-23

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Greece passes social media ban for children under 15 · assertive framing

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that → approve → minors

The ban comes into force on January 1, 2027 * asserted

ban → come → January

Australia was the first country to pass legislation to curb the use of social media by minors, doing so last year. asserted

Australia → pass → minors

A similar law passed in France was struck down by the country’s Constitutional Council in August * asserted

law → pass → August

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said social media platforms have 2-1/2 months to devise a way to verify users’ ages and protect their privacy * asserted

platforms → say → privacy

Greece is among seven European Union countries seeking an age verification solution with the European Commission * asserted

Greece → seek → Commission

Greece says it is standing by parents to help curb the “endless scrolling” that deprives children of sleep, concentration and time with their friends Published - October 23, 2026 12:06 pm IST asserted

that → say → friends