Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that measures to regulate minors' access to social media will be issued by the end of the month during the Athens Alitheia Forum.
The Athens Alitheia Forum, recently concluded, included participation from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on the challenges posed by misinformation and toxic discourse in public dialogue. Mitsotakis engaged in discussions with influential figures such as journalist Giannis Pretenderis and digital governance professor Giannis Theocharis, who highlighted the public's often exaggerated perception of false news prevalence. While many citizens believe that 30-40% of news is false, substantial empirical studies indicate misinformation constitutes only about 1% of online information.
During the forum, emphasis was placed on rebuilding public trust in information, particularly in the digital age, as misleading narratives proliferate across social media. There is a pressing need to address how minors access social media, a topic that Mitsotakis pledged to prioritize. He assured attendees of upcoming regulatory measures aimed at enhancing the safety of young social media users, thereby fostering a more responsible digital landscape in Greece.
The discussions at the forum not only aimed to tackle misinformation but also sought to explore strategies for reinforcing ethical journalism. This aligns with ongoing global dialogues about media literacy and the accountability of digital platforms in mitigating harmful content. As Greece prepares to unveil these measures for social media regulation, it also sets the stage for broader conversations on protecting youth in the digital age while preserving freedom of information.
