Greece Bans Social Media Use for Under 15s to Protect Youth

Russian outlets frame Greece’s decision as another example of Western governments tightening control over the internet while accusing others of censorship. Coverage often links the Greek ban to earlier EU content rules and Russian restrictions, arguing that Western countries now copy measures they once criticized. Commentators suggest that such bans can be used to shape what young people see online rather than purely to protect them.

• •Greek authorities are moving toward tighter state control over online platforms used by young people.
• •European governments that once condemned Russian internet limits are now introducing their own restrictions on minors.
• •Rules forcing companies like Google and TikTok to police age limits give governments more influence over what content is available.
• •Western media downplays the censorship aspect of the Greek ban while highlighting similar steps in non-Western countries.
• •Future Greek or EU rules could expand from age limits to broader content controls justified as child protection.