by Alimat Aliyeva
In Greece, children under the age of 15 will be banned from
accessing social networks, a measure set to take effect on January
1, 2027, AzerNEWS reports.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the decision,
acknowledging that it may be unpopular among young people. “I am
sure that many of you, especially the children, will be angry with
me; if I were your age, I might feel the same way,” he said.
Mitsotakis emphasized that Greece will push the European Union
to adopt similar measures across the bloc, highlighting growing
concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental
health, attention spans, and online safety.
Interestingly, alongside the ban, the Greek government plans to
introduce educational programs to teach children digital literacy
and responsible internet use. Experts suggest this dual
approach—restricting access while providing guidance—could serve as
a model for other countries grappling with the challenges of
raising children in a highly connected digital world.
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