The Canada Brief

Tech · 12 d ago

Parliament building, Athens, Greece

Greece bans social media for children under 15

The Greek parliament passed the law on Friday with the governing party's majority. No other party backed it, and the opposition PASOK abstained.

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The law takes effect Jan 1, 2027, and requires age verification on social networks, with harsh penalties for companies that fail to comply.

Background

About 20 countries now restrict social media for young people, among them Australia, France, Brazil and the UK. Critics question how well the bans can be enforced.