The Government’s approach remains practically unenforceable and, moreover, is now moving in a direction that runs counter to the European Commission’s proposal.

More specifically, following the first bill in April and the second in July 2026, the Government is now introducing a third bill which, instead of providing solutions, creates new problems. The bill was submitted to Parliament on October 13, with its adoption scheduled for October 22.

Despite repeated government announcements, the bill does not require platforms to use KidsWallet or Gov.gr Wallet for age verification. Their use remains optional. In simple terms, this is a regulation without any meaningful enforcement mechanism. Yet another publicity stunt!

At the same time, the Greek approach also runs counter to the European Commission’s proposed EU Kids Act, which covers not only social media, but also video-sharing platforms and video games.

All this is happening despite the legal analyses, letters, and public interventions we have made over the past few months, highlighting specific challenges concerning children’s digital rights and the protection of the digital commons.

The Government has shown no genuine interest in engaging with these concerns. We were not even invited to appear before the competent Parliamentary Committee, despite being nominated by opposition parties. Protecting children online cannot be achieved through publicity stunts.