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Kids staring at phone screen
  • News article

New survey confirms that excessive screen time and social media significantly impact youth’s physical and mental health. Its publication coincides with the final meeting of the special panel on child safety online, set to deliver recommendations on how to strengthen the protection of minors online.

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the-lake of saint-cassien in drought close to montauroux from the sky
  • Press release

A new EU report sets out the potential impact of the predicted El Niño climate phenomenon later this year. It predicts unusually warm weather to spread across much of the world, including in Europe, while East Africa, parts of Asia, and large parts of South and North America will get more rainfall.

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External EU Border Controls, Brussels Airport, Belgium
  • Press release

The EU Parliament has secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency. Passengers can also claim compensation if their flight is cancelled less than 14 days before it departs.

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