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Greece bans social media for children under 15 from January 1, 2027

Greece's parliament has approved by majority vote a law banning children under 15 from using social media. It will take effect on January 1, 2027 and will require platforms to verify users' age. Only the ruling party New Democracy supported the law; the opposition voted against or abstained. Greece is following the example of Australia and other countries introducing similar restrictions.

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Germany Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 13

The German government has approved the key provisions of a reform on child protection online: a ban on social media for children under 13 (except verified platforms), age-based restrictions for teenagers aged 13–18, an age-verification app in 2027, and an AI educational program for primary school students. The final laws have not yet been passed, and the timing of the measures' entry into force is unknown.

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