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 use, including the development of …
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.
Changed rules for qualified majority voting in the Council of the EU
WEBDec 9, 2014 · Written by Eva-Maria Poptcheva and Conall Devaney. From 1 November 2014, decisions in the Council of the EU (Council of Ministers) requiring a ‘qualified majority’ are adopted by means of the new ‘double majority’.
The six policy priorities of the von der Leyen Commission: State of ...
WEBApr 1, 2022 · Written by Etienne Bassot. This edition of EPRS’s six-monthly assessment of the delivery of the six policy priorities of the current European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, comes as the Commission approaches the middle of its five-year term.
‘Farm to Fork’ strategy: Striving for healthy and sustainable food
WEBJun 17, 2020 · ‘Farm to Fork’ moves for healthy and sustainable food production Targets for 2030. 50 % cut in the use and risk of chemical pesticides and in the use of more hazardous pesticides.; 20 % at least reduced use of fertilisers.; 50 % cut of EU sales of antimicrobials for farmed animals and in aquaculture.; 25 % at least of organically farmed area and a …
EU climate action policy: Responding to the global emergency
WEBMar 19, 2021 · The European Green Deal aims at making the European Union (EU) climate-neutral by 2050, a target supported by all EU institutions. With this objective, the EU takes a leading role in addressing the global climate emergency. Achieving the climate-neutrality goal requires massive investment and an unprecedented transformation of all …
Irregular immigration in the EU: Facts and Figures
WEBApr 27, 2015 · Irregular immigrants are third-country nationals who do not fulfil, or no longer fulfil, the conditions of entry as set out in Article 5 of the Schengen Borders Code or other conditions for entry, stay or residence in that Member State. In contrast, asylum-seekers are persons claiming international protection due to the risk of persecution in ...
The pros and cons of QMV in foreign and security policy
WEBJan 20, 2021 · Figure 1 – The pros and cons of QMV in foreign and security policy. In her first State of the Union speech, and in the section of the speech most applauded by the European Parliament, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the use of qualified majority voting (QMV) in areas such as sanctions and human rights.
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 European Parliament after Brexit - Epthinktank
WEBJan 15, 2020 · Allocation of seats in the European Parliament. European Council Decision (EU) 2018/937 of 28 June 2018 establishes the composition of the European Parliament (EP) for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term, taking into account the United Kingdom’s expected withdrawal from the EU. However, as the UK was still a Member State at the …
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