Skertsos on protection of minors, household support and fiscal stability

What the sources report

Minister of State Akis Skertsos presented the government's main policy priorities in an interview on the evening of Monday (20/10) on the ERTnews programme "Ethéos". enikos.gr

He said that Greece is the first country in Europe to introduce a 15-year age limit for social media, which will take effect on 1 January 2027. enikos.gr

According to him, the platforms have technical means to verify age, and he also mentioned the "Kids Wallet" application for parents to monitor use. enikos.gr

He said the government seeks to support disposable income, with emphasis on the most vulnerable households. enikos.gr

He stressed that fiscal choices must be based on calculations and secured funding, and accused the opposition of financial irresponsibility and a lack of costing. enikos.gr

Where they differ

Powergame reports that Mr Skertsos was asked whether the tense situation in France could spread to Greece and other countries, and answered that the difference in each country's economic situation must be understood. Powergame

Real News reports that he underlined the importance of stable government for defending national interests in Europe and the need for a single-party majority. Real News