How the internet can harm us, and what can we do about it?
Feb 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 use, including the development of memory ...
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The European Parliament and the development of European citizenship: From Fontainebleau to Maastricht (1984-1992) Eu legislation in progress. By Members' Research Service. Institutional and Legal Affairs, PUBLICATIONS.
What role for the European Parliament’s committees and
May 6, 2020 · The European Parliament’s committees carry out detailed examination of proposed EU laws and draw up proposed changes, upon which Members...
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The 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 ...
Story of the European Anthem - Epthinktank
May 5, 2021 · In the inter-war years, advocates of European unity began pondering the choice of an anthem that would convey the feeling of sharing a common destiny and common values. The creation of the Council of Europe in 1949 spurred further calls to this end. Proposals for scores and lyrics for an anthem for Europe began appearing spontaneously.
Demographic Outlook for the European Union 2022 - Epthinktank
Jun 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
The power of the European Parliament: Examples of EP
May 2, 2019 · As the only European Union institution elected directly, the European Parliament is at the heart of representative democracy, the foundation upon which the EU is built. Since its creation, the Parliament’s power and influence have evolved significantly, transforming it into a full-fledged legislative body and forum of discussion and engagement, whose influence is felt in virtually all areas ...
EU Legislation in Progress - Epthinktank
Animal health law: Rules on transmissible animal diseases [procedure completed: Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 OJ L 84, 31.3.2016, p. 1] Industry. Continuation of the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area COM (2023)359 of 28.6.2023, procedure ref.: 2023/0207 (COD).
Schuman Declaration: 70 years on - Epthinktank
Feb 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 to rearmament and warfare: coal and steel.
Ten issues to watch in 2022 | Epthinktank | European Parliament
Jan 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.