Parliament to vote on bill banning social media for under-15s amid fierce opposition

Tomorrow the Greek Parliament will hold a plenary session to discuss and vote on a draft law that would ban social-media platforms for users younger than 15. The proposal has triggered intense backlash from the opposition, with KKE and Πλεύση Ελευθερίας stating they will vote against it. PASOK, Ελληνική Λύση, ΣΥΡΙΖΑ and Νίκη have not yet declared their positions.

PASOK deputy Stefanos Parastatidis sharply criticized the government, arguing that the measure serves electoral purposes rather than genuine child protection and urging a graduated age-based framework. Interior Minister Akis Skertzos labeled the opposition’s criticism as reckless, asserting that the bill enjoys wide societal acceptance and accusing critics of siding with large tech firms resistant to regulation. The debate highlights a broader clash over data-privacy safeguards and the proportionality of restrictions on minors.