Greece passes social media ban for children under 15

Greece passes social media ban for children under 15

ATHENS, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) -- Greece's parliament approved a bill on Friday 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.

The ban comes into force on 1st January 2027.

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.