Greece passes social media ban for children under 15
Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on Dec 9, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams)
ATHENS, Oct 23 : 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 January 1, 2027
• Australia was the first country to pass legislation to curb the use of social media by minors, doing so last year. A similar law passed in France was struck down by the country's Constitutional Council in 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
• Greece is among seven European Union countries seeking an age verification solution with the European 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
