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Greece Expected to Announce Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 8, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 8, 2026
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Greece is preparing to introduce legislation banning access to social media for children under 15, leveraging its Kids Wallet app for age verification; several EU countries—including France, Portugal, Spain—and Australia have enacted or are considering similar measures to protect minors’ mental heal
Greece Expected to Announce Social Media Ban for Children Under Age 15
Overview of Greece's Proposed Social Media Ban
Government Announcement and Expected Details
April 8 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.
International Context and Similar Initiatives
Other Countries Considering Social Media Bans
Slovenia, Britain, Austria and Spain have also said they are working on similar bans after Australia became the first country in the world to block access to children under 16.
Australia's Pioneering Legislation
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Key Takeaways
- •Prime Minister Mitsotakis will soon propose a law to ban social media access for under‑15s in Greece, citing risks to children’s mental health. (ekathimerini.com)
- •Greece plans to enforce the ban using device-level controls via its state 'Kids Wallet' app and is ready to implement once politically approved. (en.politis.com.cy)
- •This move aligns Greece with a broader international trend—France has approved a similar ban, Portugal and Spain are advancing proposals, and Australia has already enacted an under‑16 social media ban. (lemonde.fr)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15
1Who is expected to announce the social media ban for children under 15 in Greece?
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce the ban.
2What age group will the Greece social media ban affect?
The ban will affect children under the age of 15.
3Which countries are considering similar social media bans for children?
Slovenia, Britain, Austria, and Spain are also considering similar bans.
4Which country was the first to implement such a ban for children under 16?
Australia was the first country to block social media access for children under 16.
