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 …
Parliamentary questions | Epthinktank | European Parliament
WEBDec 5, 2014 · Parliamentary questions, and the subsequent replies of the other EU institutions, are a rich source of information for citizens. Parliamentary questions are questions addressed by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to other European Union institutions and bodies. They are a direct form …
Establishing an EU rapid deployment capacity
WEBApr 12, 2023 · Rapid deployment capacity. In May 2021, 14 EU Ministers of Defence called on the HR/VP to develop a proposal for a new EU rapid reaction force to respond to international crises outside the EU. This call to action took shape in the March 2022 Strategic Compass, with its commitment to establish an RDC by 2025. The RDC will be a modular force of ...
Benefits of EU international trade agreements
WEBOct 27, 2017 · The academic literature highlights three main benefits from trade, of which two directly and one indirectly contribute to benefit European consumers and their welfare: Decrease in prices for the same range of goods (direct); Increase in the variety of products (direct); Increase in the growth rate (indirect).
European Parliament Plenary Session – November I 2023
WEBNov 7, 2023 · Written by Clare Ferguson with Sara Van Tooren.. Members of the European Parliament sit in plenary in Brussels on 8 and 9 November 2023. Their agenda includes hearing European Council and Commission statements on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 26‑27 October 2023 and of the EU‑US Summit on 20 October, as well as on the European economic security strategy.
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...
Parliamentary committees | Epthinktank | European Parliament
WEBApr 13, 2018 · In addition, there are currently three special committees – normally with a term of office of up to twelve months –. on Terrorism (TERR), on the EU authorisation procedure for pesticides (PEST), and on Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion. and Tax Avoidance (TAX3). The first two comprise 30 members each, and the third has 45 members.
College of Commissioners | Epthinktank | European Parliament
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · By European Parliamentary Research Service / February 8, 2021. The College of Commissioners is currently composed of 27 individuals: the President, Ursula von der Leyen, three Executive Vice-Presidents, five Vice-Presidents and eighteen Commissioners. The Executive Vice-Presidents both manage a specific portfolio and coordinate one of the core ...
Fit for 55 package | Epthinktank | European Parliament
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The ‘fit for 55’ package of July and December 2021 was designed to realise the European Climate Law objectives: climate neutrality by 2050 and a 55 % reduction of net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, compared with 1990 levels. It consisted of 13 interlinked proposals to revise existing EU climate and energy laws, and six new ...
Ten issues to watch in 2022 | Epthinktank | European Parliament
WEBJan 11, 2022 · By Members' Research Service / January 11, 2022. Ten issues to watch in 2022. This is the sixth edition of an annual EPRS publication aimed at identifying and framing some of the key issues and policy areas that have the potential to feature prominently in public debate and on the political agenda of …