Greek Parliament Bans Social Media Access For Young Teenagers
Published 5h ago · Latest report 2h ago · Legislation
Affects Greece · Covered in 3 countries
Greece banned youth under 15 from using social media apps.
Greece enacted legislation prohibiting individuals under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis previously championed the restrictions to protect minors online. The Mediterranean nation joins an international push to regulate youth technology use.
- The timelinePrime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis initially revealed intentions to implement the restriction in April.
- The contextThe nation joins a rising wave of global jurisdictions enforcing limitations on youth app usage.
Written from 2 of 3 outlets — 1 has since joined this story.
Why it matters
Governments worldwide are increasingly weighing legislative interventions to shield minors from the perceived harms of digital platforms. These policies spark intense debates regarding parental authority versus state protection in the digital age.
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The Greek parliament passed a law barring children under 15 from social media networks.
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- Deutsche WelleGreece joins countries putting age-limits on social media, banning access for kids under 152h ago · open ↗
- DawnNew Greece law bans social media for under-15s2h ago · open ↗
- CNAGreece passes social media ban for children under 155h ago · open ↗
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