The dangers of screen time for children and adolescents are becoming widely recognized and an increasing number of EU countries are imposing smartphone bans in schools. But are we doing enough in Europe to protect young people from screen addiction?
Category: 3. Europe
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Screen addiction in Europe: How do we protect minors?
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Energy market outlook – Europe and Germany
Amid geopolitical upheaval and energy uncertainty, Europe and Germany face a pivotal moment – not just to adapt, but to lead. With innovation, policy ambition, and market moment on its side, the…
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Global EV sales up almost 30% in April, with the US falling behind
China and Europe were bright spots for the EV market in April, although sales dropped in North America, hit by Trump tariffs and uncertainty over green policies.
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The 15th European Union Human Rights Short Film Competition is about to begin!
An open call to filmmakers and storytellers: Turn Your Camera to Human Rights!
Organised for the 15th time, the European Union Human Rights Short Film Competition invites short film enthusiasts to take action once again.
The competition, which…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses French President Macron of 'choosing to stand' with Hamas
During a three-hour televised interview on Tuesday night, the French president criticised Israel’s actions in Gaza, labelling them as “shameful”.
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Brussels wants faster visa paths to lure US researchers – POLITICO
“For example, visas, how fast we issue visas,” she said. “We want to motivate the member states to use the tools that we have faster, because the speed also matters.”
The Commission also plans to enshrine scientific freedom into law, as part of the European Research Area Act, which…
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Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events
Match Schedules
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifier Division 2
Sunday, 25 May
Italy vs Jersey – Roma Cricket Ground (AM)
Spain vs Sweden – Simar Cricket Ground (AM)
Italy vs Isle of Man – Roma Cricket Ground (PM)
Spain vs…
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Annual leave misery: How many employees fail to switch off on holiday?
The email backlog nightmare casts a long shadow over the holidays of thousands of workers across Europe. But which are the most stressed about it?
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Launch of Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025: Africa Initiative III now open for proposals
The European Union has launched the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, with a committed focus on deepening EU-Africa cooperation in Research and Innovation (R&I). This includes the publication of Africa Initiative III, which allocates €500.5…
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Europe’s Gas Traders Are ‘Less Tense’ About Refilling Storage Tanks for Winter
Welcome to our guide to the commodities markets powering the global economy. Today, reporters Priscila Azevedo Rocha and Anna Shiryaevskaya assess Europe’s efforts to replenish gas stockpiles.
As Europe’s top gas traders gathered in…
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