Greece will ban under-15s from social media from next year
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed the ban on Wednesday morning, announcing it would begin on 1 January 2027
He said rising anxiety, sleep problems and addictive platforms were to blame for the ban.
In a video message to Greek children, the PM said spending long hours in front of screens does not allow their minds to rest, and they faced growing pressure from constant comparison on social media and online comments.
“Greece will be among the first countries to take such an initiative,” Mr Mitsotakis said.
“I am certain, however, that it will not be the last. Our goal is to push the European Union in this direction as well.”
According to local media reports, Greece’s ban is likely to be enforced through a state-mandated app that is installed on all devices.
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