Greece becomes first EU country to legally ban social media for children under 15

Greece has become the first European Union (EU) member state to adopt a law banning social media for children under the age of 15. The new restrictions will come into force on 1 January 2027.

Platforms affected

The rules will apply to popular social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Prime minister's assessment

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has described the decision as a difficult but necessary step to protect children in the digital environment.

The available source material gives limited information on how the law will be enforced or on other details.