Digital Ecosystem Step for Ages 15-18 from the Ministry of Family and Social Services

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced during her 2027 budget presentation at the TBMM Plan and Budget Committee that new ecosystem steps are being taken for the security of children in the 15-18 age group on digital platforms.

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş made statements regarding new regulations on children's social media use at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Plan and Budget Committee. At the committee gathered under the chairmanship of AK Party Samsun Deputy Mehmet Muş, the Ministry's 2027 Central Government Budget Bill and 2025 Central Government Final Account Bill were discussed.

Minister Göktaş stated that they base the protection of children under the age of 15 from risks, and that a different digital environment is being established for young people aged 15-18. It was stated that social media and gaming platforms are obligated to provide services appropriate to the age, developmental level, and privacy of children.

It was announced that within the scope of the Safe Children Program, 3,306 harmful contents have been intervened in to date, 15,374 children were monitored in 2026, and protective measures were taken for 5,134 children determined to be under risk. Additionally, it was announced that an incentive package will be put into effect for the first time in 2027 in order to expand daycares through public and private sector efforts.

According to the information shared in the committee, the 2027 budget proposal of the Ministry of Family and Social Services was determined as 677 billion 303 million 514 thousand liras. The ministry budget and new social policy measures were presented to the appreciation of the committee members.