Greece bans social media use for children under 15

Greece’s parliament passed a law barring children under 15 from using social media starting January 1, 2027. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s New Democracy party secured approval on Friday without support from other parties; the socialist PASOK abstained after proposing a ban for under-13s and parental controls for 13- and 14-year-olds. Platforms will have to verify users’ ages and face severe penalties for failing to comply. Supporters cite addictive algorithms and concerns about screen time, while critics question whether age limits can be enforced effectively.