What happened
Greece's parliament has approved a law barring children under 15 from using social media. According to state broadcaster ERT, the vote came late on October 22 after a debate that lasted more than 16 hours.
When it starts
The ban takes effect on January 1, 2027, leaving roughly a two-month transition period before enforcement begins.
The political picture
According to the report, the governing New Democracy party was the only party to support the bill, suggesting the measure passed on the ruling party's votes rather than broad cross-party consensus.
Why it matters
Greece joins the ranks of countries restricting children's access to social media nationwide. How the rules will be enforced — through age verification, parental consent and platform compliance obligations — will be the next debate.
