Greece has passed a law banning social media use for children under 15.

Updated 2026-10-25 · told from many outlets at once

Greece has passed a law banning social media use by children under 15, effective January 1, 2027. Platforms must verify ages and protect user privacy.

• A bill to ban online social media use by minors was passed by the Greek parliament.
• The ban on social media use by minors will take effect on January 1, 2027.
• Greece is one of seven EU countries seeking age-verification standards for social media.
• The law requires platforms to ensure all users meet the age limit regardless of registration date.
• The measure is scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2027.
• More than 20 countries have passed similar laws.
• The opposition socialist Pasok party abstained from the vote.
• Dimitris Papastergiou stated the new regulations are necessary and proportional.

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