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Greece Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 Greece's parliament approved a law prohibiting social media access for children under 15, effective January 1, 2027.
By PrimaryBrief newsroom Published Oct 23, 2026, 9:16 AM EDT
Original PrimaryBrief article graphic. Not a photograph of the event. THE PRIMARY BRIEF 01 · The primary finding Greece's parliament enacted a law on October 23, 2026, banning social media access for children under 15, effective January 1, 2027 [1] [2] [3] .
02 · The primary evidence The bill passed with the ruling New Democracy party's majority, requiring platforms to implement robust age verification with potential fines up to 6% of global turnover for non-compliance [3] [6] [12] .
03 · Why it matters This initiative positions Greece as a frontrunner in Europe's effort to protect minors from online harms, driven by increasing concerns over youth mental health and well-being [1] [2] .
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Greece's parliament passed a law on October 23, 2026, banning social media access for children under 15, a measure set to take effect on January 1, 2027 [1] [2] [3] . This decision positions Greece as a key player in Europe's growing movement to shield minors from online harms, driven by rising concerns over youth mental health and well-being [1] [2] .
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