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Greece’s Parliament passed a bill on October 23, 2026, banning social media use for children under 15 years old starting January 1, 2027. The law aims to protect minors' health and safety, following similar but contested legislation in Australia and France. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on social media platforms to develop age-verification systems within two and a half months, as Greece collaborates with other EU nations through the European Commission to address this issue. The ban is intended to reduce children’s screen time, improve sleep quality, concentration, and encourage more face-to-face interactions.
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Greece's parliament approved a bill on October 23, 2026, that bans the use of social media platforms for children under 15 years old, effective January 1, 2027. The ban aims to protect minors from the negative health and safety impacts associated with excessive screen time. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that social media companies have until the end of December 2026 to devise a way to verify users' ages and ensure privacy protection. Seven EU countries, including Greece, are collaborating with the European Commission to find an age verification solution. Australia was the first country to pass similar legislation in the previous year, while France's attempt was struck down by its Constitutional Council in August 2026.

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Greece’s Parliament approved a bill on Friday (October 23, 2026) 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.
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Greece’s Parliament approved a bill on Friday (October 23, 2026) 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. asserted
that → approve → minors
The ban comes into force on January 1, 2027 * asserted
ban → come → January
Australia was the first country to pass legislation to curb the use of social media by minors, doing so last year. asserted
Australia → pass → minors
A similar law passed in France was struck down by the country’s Constitutional Council in August * asserted
law → pass → 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 * asserted
platforms → say → privacy
Greece is among seven European Union countries seeking an age verification solution with the European Commission * asserted
Greece → seek → 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 Published - October 23, 2026 12:06 pm IST asserted
that → say → friends
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