Majority of Greeks support social media ban for children under 15: Survey

Over half of Greeks also think minors would find ways to evade restrictions

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) - A large majority of Greeks support a proposed ban on social media use for children under 15, according to a survey cited by local media on Friday.

About 80% of respondents backed the proposal put forward by the government, the daily Kathimerini reported, citing polling data conducted by the prime minister’s office.

At the same time, 57% of those surveyed said they believe minors would still find ways to bypass restrictions, a concern that has made the government cautious, the report noted.

Government officials cited by the daily said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is the strongest supporter of the restrictions, but the administration remains wary of legislating a measure that may prove difficult to enforce.

Skepticism focuses on practical and legal challenges, particularly age verification mechanisms and compliance issues.

As a result, officials indicated there is no rush to announce concrete measures regulating minors’ access to social media, according to the report.

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