Greece Introduces New Rule for Social Media

Greece made a big decision.

Greece will start a new rule next year that will affect many people. This rule is similar to one in Australia.

The Prime Minister said children under 15 cannot use social media. This rule starts on January 1, 2027, and is to help children's mental health.

The Prime Minister said too much screen time hurts children. Many children in Greece use social media, and it causes anxiety and sleep problems.

Some countries like the UK and Ireland might also ban social media for young people. The UK government is talking about banning under-16s.

The Prime Minister said this rule is necessary. Greece is one of the first countries to do this, and they want the European Union to do the same.

Greece will use an app to block social media on devices. This app already checks ages for buying alcohol and tobacco.

Greece's approach is different from others. Parents must use the app to block social media on all devices, which will stop children from using it.

Greece joins other countries with strict rules for children's digital use. The Prime Minister wants a common rule in the European Union.

Greece and Australia want to protect children, but they are doing it differently. Australia makes social media platforms responsible for finding and removing underage accounts.

Greece's Prime Minister

Australia's rule has had problems since it started. Some platforms allow children to bypass checks or do not help parents enough.

Australia's rule affects some social networks but not others like Google Classroom. Greece's rule is part of a bigger plan to restrict minors from online gambling and other things.

The UK is considering a ban on social media for under-16s. They are having a big discussion and looking at ideas like curfews and limits on apps.

The UK government is looking at a bill that would ban social media for under-16s. The House of Lords has added this to a bill, but the House of Commons rejected it.

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