Greece joins push to ban social media for minors

aljazeera.com·Al Jazeera Staff·2026-10-23T12:55:16.000Z
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Greece has passed a law banning social media use for anyone under 15, joining other countries that have imposed similar restrictions to protect kids from online addiction and mental health harm. The law, which takes effect in 2027, requires social media companies to verify users' ages and face penalties if they don't comply. While the government calls it a necessary step, critics question how well it will work in practice.

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