Greece to ban social media use for children under 15 in a major policy shift
Mint·3h ago·Hope
What Happened
Greece announced a ban on social media access for children under 15, effective January 1, 2027. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cited rising anxiety, sleep problems, and addictive platform design. Greece joins Australia, Indonesia, and Austria implementing similar restrictions. Slovenia, Britain, Spain, and Denmark are also considering comparable measures. Multiple countries aim to protect children from cyberbullying, pornography, and addiction.
Key Entities
GreecePrime Minister Kyriakos MitsotakisAustraliaIndonesiaAustriaSloveniaBritainSpainDenmarkEuropean Union