Greece Bars Under-15s From Social Media

WHO:

Engadget - The ban applies to children under 15.

Reuters (via Techmeme) - Greece’s parliament approved the bill; social media platforms are required to verify users’ ages.

WHAT:

Engadget - Greece passed a ban on social media use by children under 15.

Reuters (via Techmeme) - Greece’s parliament passed a bill banning children under 15 from using social media platforms.

Reuters (via Techmeme) - The bill gives companies two months to verify users’ ages.

WHERE:

Engadget - The measure was enacted in Greece.

Reuters (via Techmeme) - Greece’s parliament approved the bill.

WHY:

Reuters (via Techmeme) - The bill was passed amid growing concerns; the article does not specify what those concerns are.

HOW:

Reuters (via Techmeme) - The restrictions are set to take effect from 2027, and companies are given two months to verify users’ ages.

Engadget - Greece had announced the measure earlier in the year.

(UPDATED October 23, 2026 15:23 UTC)

Greece’s parliament has approved a ban on social media use by children under 15, requiring platforms to check how old their users are. The bill gives companies two months to put age-verification measures in place. The restrictions are set to take effect in 2027, giving platforms time to prepare for the change. The measure comes amid growing concerns, though the bill does not specify what those concerns are. Greece had announced the plan earlier in the year, before lawmakers approved it. Under the new rules, children below the age threshold will no longer be allowed to use social media platforms. The law places responsibility on companies to verify users’ ages, rather than relying only on users to report their own age.