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Greece's parliament has passed a law prohibiting children under 15 from using social media, effective January 1, 2027.
Greece's parliament enacted legislation prohibiting children under 15 from using social media platforms. This new law, set to take effect on January 1, 2027, aligns Greece with a growing international trend of governments imposing restrictions on youth access to digital platforms. The move reflects increasing concerns about the impact of social media on young people.
5 sources across English · blind spot: little coverage from the left
Left 0% · Center 80% · Right 20%
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“Greece’s parliament passed a law on Friday banning children under 15 from social media, joining a growing number of countries imposing curbs on young people’s use of the apps.”How each side headlined it
How outlets framed it
All sources: Multiple sources report that Greece has passed a law banning social media use for children under the age of 15, with the legislation set to take effect in early 2027.
Key divergence: While most sources present the ban factually, one right-leaning source frames it as a prohibition on social media for minors.
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Greece’s parliament passed a law on Friday banning children under 15 from social media, joining a growing number of countries imposing curbs on young people’s use of the apps.
The ban comes into force on Jan 1, 2027.
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Legislation to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027
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