Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.
The move places Greece among a growing list of countries tightening rules on young users amid rising concerns about mental health, online safety, and digital addiction.
The proposed ban comes as several European nations—including Slovenia, Britain, Austria, and Spain—are also working on similar restrictions. Slovenia is already drafting legislation to block access for children under 15, while Britain is considering an Australia-style ban for under-16s. Austria plans to introduce a ban for children under 14, and Spain has announced strict measures to restrict access for those under 16.
Australia remains the first country in the world to fully implement such a ban, prohibiting children under 16 from using major social media platforms since December 2025.
Latest updates (who has banned or is banning social media)
- Australia – First country to enforce a nationwide ban for under-16s (already in effect).
- Spain – Announced/implementing ban for under-16s (first in Europe to move forward).
- Greece – Expected to announce ban for under-15s soon.
- Slovenia – Drafting law to ban under-15s.
- Austria – Planning ban for children under 14.
- France – Approved bill to ban under-15s (awaiting full implementation).
- Denmark & Malaysia – Announced future bans for under-15/16 users.
- Indonesia & Brazil – Introducing strict restrictions rather than full bans.
- India (Karnataka state) – Recently became the first Indian state to ban social media for under-16s.
Overall, while Australia is still the only country with a fully enforced nationwide ban, Europe and parts of Asia are rapidly moving toward similar laws, making this a major global policy trend in 2026.
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