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Global Leaders Urge Social Media Ban for Kids

9/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged action against dangers of social media for children at UN event Protecting Children in the Digital Age, New York.
He said Greece is considering banning social media for under-16s, citing mobile-phone bans in schools.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the response to Australia’s ban on social media access for under-16s from December 10.

History

Historical Context

The UK's Online Safety Bill, introduced in 2019, aimed to regulate harmful online content for minors, reflecting a global trend towards stricter child protection laws. In 2022, California enacted the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, requiring age verification on websites for minors. This movement gained momentum as leaders like Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese advocated for similar measures.

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Story summary

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged action against dangers of social media for children at UN event Protecting Children in the Digital Age, New York.
He said Greece is considering banning social media for under-16s, citing mobile-phone bans in schools.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the response to Australia’s ban on social media access for under-16s from December 10.

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