Dimitris Papastergiou, Greece’s Minister of Digital Governance, highlighted the need for swift action to protect minors from online addiction during the EU Telecommunications Council in Brussels. He emphasized that both individual nations and the EU must work together to pressure major digital platforms to prioritize user safety over profit, especially when it comes to children’s access. Papastergiou mentioned upcoming national strategies and proposed measures to improve age verification and digital safety for minors, advocating for adherence to safety regulations similar to other industries.

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