Greece

European Digital Identity Wallets (EUDIW) expected to be fully functional: European Digital Identity Wallets (EUDIW) are expected to be fully functional and available across all member states by the end of 2026, integrating age verification capabilities.

Greek government hopes to preinstall 'Kids Wallet' on smartphones: The Greek government hopes to have the 'Kids Wallet' app preinstalled on smartphones sold in Greece by the end of 2025. The European Commission also plans to establish an expert group on social media risks for children by this time.

'Kids Wallet' app expected to be ready and implemented: The 'Kids Wallet' app is expected to be ready and implemented in Greece by the end of October 2025.

EU Parliament committee decided to ban internet access for under 13s: The European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee decided with a broad majority to ban internet access for minors under 13 years of age. Greece also plans legislation restricting under 15s from social media and blocking gambling/porn/tobacco/alcohol for under 18s.

EU updates age verification blueprint app: The European Commission released a second version of the EU’s age verification app blueprint, introducing new features like the use of passports and identity cards for onboarding, and support for the Digital Credentials API. Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology is expected to be integrated by year-end.

Greece to ban social media for under 16s from October: Greece is set to ban social media access for minors under 16 starting in late October, with automatic lockouts enforced by the 'Kids Wallet' app. The ban also applies to under-18s attempting to gamble online or access adult websites (cigarettes, alcohol, pornography).

Age verification gains traction in EU: Age verification and minor access restriction gained traction in the EU, alongside similar efforts in the UK, US, and Australia, amidst debates on social media restrictions.

EU testing new age verification system: The EU is testing a new age verification system for minor protection, based on the 2022 Digital Services Act, with Greece among the trial countries.

Greece and other EU countries began trialing age verification app: Greece, Denmark, Spain, France, and Italy began trialing the EU age verification app prototype on a trial basis.

European Commission announced prototype app and guidelines: The European Commission announced the release of a prototype age verification app and published comprehensive guidelines for minor protection under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

User tests for EU age verification app started: Tests with users for the EU age verification app blueprint started in late June 2025.

Expected launch of 'Kids Wallet' app in Greece: The 'Kids Wallet' app was expected to launch in March 2025.

Development of EU age verification blueprint and Greek 'Kids Wallet' began: Development of the EU age verification blueprint and the Greek 'Kids Wallet' app began in early 2025.

Greece announced plans for 'Kids Wallet' app: Greece announced plans to enhance parental oversight of mobile devices in 2025 through a government-operated 'Kids Wallet' app for digital age verification and browsing controls, aiming to safeguard children under 15.

Digital Services Act (DSA) entered into force: The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) entered into force, providing a comprehensive framework for online platform regulation and minor protection.

Law 4779/2021 became effective: Law 4779/2021, transposing the revised EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), became effective, requiring age verification for audiovisual media services that might seriously impair minors.