Greece’s Parliament approved a bill on ​Friday (October 23, 2026) that bans the ‌use of social media ​platforms for children under ⁠15 amid growing concerns over their impact on the health ‌and safety of minors.

* The ban comes ‌into force on ‌January ⁠1, 2027

* Australia was ⁠the first country to pass legislation to curb the use of ​social media ‌by minors, doing so last year. A similar law passed in France was ‌struck down by ​the country’s Constitutional Council in August

* Greek Prime ⁠Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said social media platforms have 2-1/2 ‌months to devise a way to verify users’ ages and protect their privacy

* Greece is among seven European Union countries ‌seeking an age verification solution with ​the European Commission

* Greece says it is ⁠standing by parents to help ⁠curb the “endless scrolling” that deprives children ‌of sleep, concentration and time with their friends