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Greece to soon announce social media ban for children under 15, government source says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on February 3, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 3, 2026
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Quick Summary
Greece is set to announce a social media ban for children under 15, following Spain's similar initiative for those under 16, to improve online safety.
Greece to soon announce social media ban for children under 15, government so...
Greece's Proposed Social Media Regulations
ATHENS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Greece is "very close" to announcing a social media ban for children aged under 15, a senior government source told Reuters on Tuesday.
Spain said on Tuesday that it plans to ban social media for those aged under 16 and will create a law to hold social media executives personally responsible for hate speech on their platforms.
(Reporting by Renee Maltezou; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
Key Takeaways
- •Greece plans to ban social media for children under 15.
- •The announcement is expected soon, according to a government source.
- •Spain is also planning similar regulations for those under 16.
- •The move aims to enhance online safety for minors.
- •Social media executives may be held accountable for platform content.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greece to soon announce social media ban for children under 15, government source says
1What is youth protection?
Youth protection encompasses laws and regulations designed to safeguard children and young people from harm, including exposure to inappropriate content on social media.
