The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

"Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to restrict social media use by age starting on January 1, 2027, citing concerns such as problems sleeping, increasing anxiety, and social media platforms' addictive designs."

"Mitsotakis proposed a standard age-verification system, repeated verification every six months, and a European 'digital age of majority' of 15-years-old as the minimum age to use social media."

"Greece joins 10 countries around the world that have already taken steps to restrict young people from using social media, while more are considering such moves."

Greece will implement a ban on social media for individuals under 15 years old, effective January 1, 2027. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed concerns about mental health issues, including anxiety and sleep problems, linked to social media use. He proposed a unified European framework for age verification and a digital age of majority at 15. Greece joins other countries in restricting social media access for young people, reflecting a growing trend to address the impact of social media on youth.

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