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New EU rules will help to strengthen the electoral rights of EU citizens living in another EU country. The rules will provide proactive information to citizens about their voting rights and registration conditions, as well as standardised registration templates to make registration more accessible.
A new report finds that just over 110 million Europeans are exposed to high levels of transport noise that exceed thresholds set under EU reporting rules and which harm our physical and mental health. The report calls for stronger action at EU and national levels to address the problem.
The Council is calling on EU countries and the Commission to better protect the mental health of children and adolescents, by promoting the safe and healthy use of digital tools. Inappropriate content, cyberbullying, or excessive screentime currently pose a threat to youngsters’ mental health.
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