Greece Enacts Social Media Ban For Kids Under 15
Greece passes social media ban for kids under 15, set to take effect in 2027.
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)
Greece becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15, mandating age verification and blocking apps.
Greece made a rule that kids under 15 can't use social media. They need special apps to keep them from seeing bad stuff online.
Analysis
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Key points
- Greece becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15
- The ban will take effect in 2027
- Parents will need to use special apps to block access to social media
The ban could help reduce online addiction and protect children from harmful content.
Some parents might find it hard to use the new apps and may still find ways to access social media.
