Greece To Ban Social Media For Under-15s

Greece is set to ban social media access for under-15s from 2027, marking a significant step in a growing global effort to limit the impact of platforms on young people’s health and behaviour.

Why Is Greece Taking Action?

The Greek government has positioned the move as a response to rising concerns about children’s mental health, particularly anxiety, sleep disruption, and compulsive use of social media. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pointed directly to what he describes as the “addictive design” of platforms, arguing that the way apps are built to capture attention is now part of the problem.