Internet: Greece bans social media for under 15s
Greece is drawing a clear line on social media for children under 15. The law holds platforms and parents responsible - how is age control supposed to work?
Greece's parliament has passed a law banning social media for children and teenagers under 15, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The move makes Greece one of the first EU countries to introduce such a ban. The law requires social media platforms to verify users' ages, with the help of an app called "Kids Wallet" developed by the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance.
France was the first EU country to attempt a similar ban, but it was overturned by the Constitutional Council in August 2026. The EU Commission has proposed an EU-wide solution, the EU Kids Act, which is currently being discussed by the EU Parliament and member states.
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