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Greece passes law banning social media for children under 15

Source: The Next WebAna Maria ConstantinOctober 23, 2026
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Greece's Parliament approved the bill following a 16-hour debate on October 22, with only the governing New Democracy party voting in favor. The law represents one of the strictest child social media restrictions globally, aimed at protecting minors from potential harms. Implementation begins January 1, 2027.

Key points

  • Greece bans social media for under-15s effective January 1, 2027
  • Parliament passed bill after 16-hour debate
  • New Democracy was sole party supporting the legislation
  • Represents one of world's strictest child social media restrictions

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