Greece has passed a law banning children under 15 from using social media, with the restrictions set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Greece is among seven European Union countries ‌seeking an age verification solution with ​the European Commission Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Greece has passed a law banning children under 15 from using social media, with the restrictions set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Parliament approved the bill late on October 22, following a debate that lasted more than 16 hours, state broadcaster ERT re...S1

• Greece is among seven European Union countries ‌seeking an age verification solution with ​the European CommissionS2

• Greece is joining countries that are cracking down on social media for young people amid concerns about its effects on their mental health.S3