Greece passes social media ban for children under 15 — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/greece-passes-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. Greece Passes Social Media Ban for Minors Under 15https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/greece-passes-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/greece-passes-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15#u158092Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:12:54 +0000The Greek Parliament approved a new law on Friday banning children under 15 from using social media platforms, with the restrictions set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Platforms must integrate age verification checks using the state Kids Wallet app to enforce the rule. Lawmakers passed the legislation to protect minors from excessive screen time, endless scrolling, sleep deprivation, and health and safety risks tied to mental well-being.Why it mattersThe decision places Greece alongside a growing international push to impose age limits and curbs on young people using digital applications.