Greece Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 From 2027
The Greek Parliament passed legislation restricting minors' access to social media, with platforms required to implement age verification.
- The bill was passed on October 23, 2026.
- The ban takes effect on January 1, 2027.
- Social media platforms must develop age verification systems.
This development affects families residing in Greece as well as visitors, establishing new digital regulations across the country.
The Greek Parliament approved legislation on Friday, October 23, 2026, banning children under 15 from using social media, with the restriction scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that platforms have approximately two and a half months to develop systems that verify users' ages while protecting privacy. The measures aim to address concerns regarding screen time, mental health, sleep, and concentration among minors. Greece joins a growing international effort and cooperates with European Union member states to establish consistent age verification safeguards.
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