An overwhelming 80% of Greeks support banning social media for children under 15, a new poll has revealed, providing strong public backing for the government as it prepares to announce strict digital age limits.
The Alco survey for Alpha TV comes as Athens moves "very close" to formalizing the ban, part of a hardening European stance against tech platforms.
Greek officials have signaled that the new restrictions will be included in an upcoming bill on digital protection for minors, mirroring similar moves by Spain and France to curb screen addiction and online bullying.
Despite widespread concern about online influence, the poll highlighted a disconnect in daily life: while support for the ban is near-universal, the vast majority of respondents reported they had not witnessed incidents of internet-fueled youth violence in their own families or social circles.
Economic Anxieties Persist While the social media consensus offers a rare bright spot for the administration, the survey underscored deep dissatisfaction with the economy.
The cost-of-living crisis remains the top concern for voters (56%), followed by institutional corruption (23%) and crime (7%).
Public approval of the government has slumped, with 57% of respondents stating they are "not at all" satisfied with the New Democracy administration’s performance, and only 18% expressing satisfaction.
The findings paint a complex picture for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis: while his government faces fierce headwinds over inflation and state competency, its aggressive posture on Big Tech aligns closely with the public mood.