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  1. Greece participates in Eurogroup discussions while Kyriakos Mitsotakis leads the current government.
  2. The European Commission extended Greece's fiscal escape clause as Mitsotakis leads Greece's strategic dialogue.

Greece to fine social media platforms for failing to restrict children under 15

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Greece plans to fine social media platforms that fail to keep children under 15 off their services. Minister of State Akis Skertsos stated that these penalties could reach 6% of a company's annual global turnover. This move is in alignment with measures announced by the European Commission, which followed an issue raised by Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the U.N. General Assembly.

From inewsgr.com

Why it matters

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The new ban, scheduled to start January 1, 2027, requires the use of the government's Kids Wallet app for age verification. This regulatory framework imposes significant financial risk on large technology firms operating within the country.

The European Commission extended Greece's fiscal escape clause as Kyriakos Mitsotakis leads Greece's strategic dialogue in Eurogroup discussions.

From inewsgr.com

Who's involved

  • GreeceThe country implementing the digital age verification and fine regulations.
  • Kyriakos MitsotakisThe Greek politician who raised the issue at the U.N. General Assembly.
  • EuropeThe continent whose regulatory body announced corresponding measures.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • EuropeSpeculative

    Digital platforms operating in the region might face increased regulatory compliance costs and potential revenue loss due to the mandated age verification system.

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