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 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.
About | Epthinktank | European Parliament
WEBThe central task of the Members’ Research Service is to ensure that all Members of the European Parliament are provided with analysis of, and research on, policy issues relating to the European Union, in order to assist them in their parliamentary work.. Impact Assessment and Foresight. Six services contribute to identifying the need for action at European level and provide scrutiny and ...
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.
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 …
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...
Plenary round-up – October I 2023 - Epthinktank
WEBOct 6, 2023 · During the October I plenary session Members held a number of debates, including on the need for speedy adoption of the EU asylum and migration package. Other debates focused on: precarity in Europe and the need to aid the deprived; large-scale corrupt sales of Schengen visas; medicine shortages and EU strategic healthcare autonomy; the ...
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 ...
Revision of the Energy Taxation Directive: Fit for 55 package [EU ...
WEBJan 20, 2022 · Written by Miroslava Karaboytcheva (1st edition). The revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) is part of the ‘fit for 55’ package. The current ETD (Directive 2003/96/EC) is outdated and out of sync with the EU’s climate and energy objectives.
Schuman Declaration: 70 years on - Epthinktank
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Read this ‘At a glance’ on ‘ Schuman Declaration: 70 years on ‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament. Aiming to secure peace in Europe after the horrors of the Second World War, the Schuman Declaration proposed cooperation among European countries in two key economic areas central …