Social media to be banned for children under 15 in Greece

The Greek government is preparing a new legislative regulation to restrict access to social media networks for children under the age of 15 in order to protect minors.

Details of the regulation and entry into force date

The new bill prepared in Greece is planned to enter into force on January 1, 2027. The implementation will cover not only newly opened accounts but also existing ones.

Joint press conference of ministers

Greek Minister of State Akis Skertsos, Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis, and Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiu held a joint press conference regarding the bill.

With the regulation discussed in the cabinet, it is aimed to increase the safety of children in the digital world.

Children's social media usage rates

Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis shared with the public that more than half of children between the ages of 10 and 12 actively have a social media account.

Georgiadis also stated that one out of every four children who have an account spends very long periods on social media, which poses a risk.

Compliance process with European Union legislation

Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiu noted that the prepared legislative regulation was designed in full compliance with European Union legislation.

Existing accounts previously opened by children under the age of 15 will also be blocked from access on the specified date.