How the internet can harm us, and what can we do about it?
WEBFeb 18, 2019 · Harmful effects on cognitive development: Empirical evidence suggests that internet use can have both positive and negative impacts on cognitive development, depending on the person and the circumstances. There is evidence that children’s cognitive development can be damaged by prolonged internet …
Multilingualism: The language of the European Union
WEBSep 26, 2019 · The European Parliament is committed to ensuring the highest possible degree of multilingualism in its work. Based on the 24 official languages that constitute the public face of the EU, the total number of linguistic combinations rises to 552, since each language can be translated into the 23 others. Currently, over 600 staff employed in ...
Demographic Outlook for the European Union 2022 - Epthinktank
WEBJun 3, 2022 · Read the complete study on ‘Demographic outlook for the European Union 2022‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament. EU-27 population pyramids for 2001 and 2019 (number of women and men by age group) Total fertility rate (live births per woman) Life expectancy at birth in the EU-27, between 2002 and 2019 Daily internet users in 2020 Total fertility rates in the EU-27, 2019
Understanding delegated and implementing acts - Epthinktank
WEBJul 8, 2021 · In the EU, the distinction between delegated acts and implementing acts was introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon. The distinction, laid down in Articles 290 and 291 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), seems clear only at first sight. Delegated acts are defined as non-legislative acts of general application, adopted by ...
Threats to peace and security in the current global environment
WEBJun 3, 2019 · Since 2012, conflicts have been on the rise, with the number of civil wars and attacks perpetrated by states and armed groups increasing for the first time in a decade. Violent extremism, terrorism and hybrid threats have grown to constitute new sources of major risks to security, peace and stability around the world. An understanding of the ...
Understanding European Parliament delegations - Epthinktank
WEBSep 27, 2019 · Understanding European Parliament delegations. Members of the European Parliament form official groups – delegations – with ties to regions and organisations, as well as parliaments, in non-EU countries. Parliament has expanded its impact EU in foreign policy in recent decades, and its delegations are a key component of its diplomatic work.
What role for the European Parliament’s committees and
WEBMay 6, 2020 · The European Parliament’s committees carry out detailed examination of proposed EU laws and draw up proposed changes, upon which Members…
The role played by social media in political participation and ...
WEBFeb 12, 2014 · Personal communication via social media brings politicians and parties closer to their potential voters.It allows politicians to communicate faster and reach citizens in a more targeted manner and vice versa, without the intermediate role of mass media.
Ask EP 2020 – You asked, we answered!
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · The Citizens’ Enquiries Unit (Ask EP) at the European Parliament answers in any of the official EU languages – from Swedish to Slovak and Polish to Portuguese! In 2020, Ask EP received no less than 9 373 individual messages and 82 680 campaign enquiries. Citizens wrote to us on the topics that defined …
Ten issues to watch in 2022 | Epthinktank | European Parliament
WEBJan 11, 2022 · The ten topics selected either affect the world as a whole − achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining economic growth, securing supply chains, moving towards sustainable agriculture, ensuring nuclear non-proliferation − or present standards, solutions or ways ahead that could be taken up worldwide.