Australia was the first ​country to pass legislation to curb ​the use of social media by minors, doing so last year. A similar law passed ​in France was struck down ​by the country’s Constitutional Council in August.

Greek Prime ‌Minister ⁠Kyriakos Mitsotakis said social media platforms have 2-1/2 months to devise a way to verify users’ ages ​and protect ​their ⁠privacy.Greece is among seven European Union countries seeking an ​age verification solution with the ​European ⁠Commission.Greece says it is standing by parents to help curb the “endless ⁠scrolling” ​that deprives children of ​sleep, concentration and time with their friends