Social media ban decision for under-15s in Greece

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

The Greek government has decided to ban social media use for individuals under the age of 15 starting January 1, 2027, in order to limit children's negative experiences on digital platforms.

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Yunanistan da 15 yaş altındakilere sosyal medyayı yasaklıyor

Greece is implementing a new regulation aimed at protecting children from the potential harmful effects of social media platforms. According to the decision taken by the government, social media use by children under the age of 15 will be prohibited starting January 1, 2027.

This legal regulation, which aims to reduce the psychological and social effects of social media on children, stands out as an important step taken within the scope of digital security measures. While the implementation is planned to come into effect at the beginning of 2027, the decision is also being followed closely at the international level.

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