Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
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- #European Policy
- #Youth Mental Health
- #Social Media Ban
- Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s starting January next year.
- The ban aims to address rising anxiety and sleep issues among young people, combating 'addictive design'.
- Greece will push for a European framework, proposing mandatory age verification and a pan-European ban.
- Several countries, including Australia, France, Austria, and Spain, are implementing or considering similar restrictions.
- Social media companies argue bans are ineffective, difficult to enforce, and could isolate teenagers.
- Recent legal cases, like the US trial against Meta and YouTube, highlight concerns over social media's impact on mental health.