The Greek parliament approved a ban on social networks for individuals under 15 years old

The Greek parliament has approved a ban on social media for individuals under 15, potentially making Greece the first EU country to implement such a restriction. The law, supported by the ruling New Democracy party, aims to protect children from harmful online influences. Age verification will be based on birth year, and social media operators will be required to establish reliable age verification systems. Non-compliance could result in significant fines, although families will not face penalties for their children's online behavior. Similar measures have been considered in other European countries, but a similar French proposal was rejected by the Constitutional Council due to concerns over freedom of expression.