Merry Christmas and a happy new year! 🎄🎅

🎄 Travelling home for the holidays? When you travel in the EU, there are rules that protect you in case something goes wrong. Read more about your rights when travelling within the EU: lnkd.in/ddeDQXA

“Christmas is a symbol of light and peace. And hope for the future. One where we prosper together, united in solidarity and where we live in peace.” Merry Christmas from European Parliament President Roberta Metsola

Prof. Mike S. Schäfer Mike S. Schäfer on #ChatGPT & other generative #AI tools: ‘A gamechanger for science communication’ Monica Hoyos Flight @MEP_Ehler Ivo Hristov European Parliamentary Research Service Lina Gálvez Muñoz Maria Manuel Leitão Marques #scicomm sciencemediahub.eu/2023/07/12/pro…

Goodbye paella and hello waffles! Starting today Belgium is taking over the EU presidency from Spain for the coming six months. This means the country will be in charge of the EU's work programme. Find out more about how the rotating presidency works: europa.eu/!kP84BX

From 28 December 2024 all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will be equipped with a standard USB Type-C charging port, making it easier for you and better for the environment. Read more 👉 europa.eu/!xn9qrx

Who are the key #CyberSecurity actors in the EU? With cyberattacks on the rise, the EU is stepping up with coordinated efforts to combat the threats. Check out the European Parliamentary Research Service briefing outlining the main EU entities and bodies against cyberthreats⤵️ europa.eu/!Qrffbd

EU Disability Card: EMPL Committee Press unanimously approves new rules making travel easier for persons with disabilities, in committee vote. Next step? Plenary vote next week followed by negotiations with Member States to shape and finalise law. Details⤵️ europa.eu/!dxrbtQ

Children are going online almost twice as much as 10 years ago and at an earlier age. How can we keep them safe? ⬇️Watch 📜Read europa.eu/!rPP4DN LIBE Committee Press Juan F López Aguilar Paul Tang Patrick Breyer #JoinMastodon Niyazi Kızılyürek, MEP Alex Agius Saliba Niclas Herbst

What if generative AI became conscious? How real are concerns that generative AI applications such as ChatGPT could develop consciousness? If so, do EU lawmakers need to revise current legislation? Listen to the EPRS podcast for more: europa.eu/!4YnVnf European Parliamentary Research Service

MEPs have called for a legal framework for music streaming services in the EU🎶, with revenues to be distributed fairly and greater cultural diversity represented. Read more 👉 europa.eu/!kTRpHQ

Tomorrow 10:00–11:30 CET, we kick off our first panel discussion on #AI: exploring data ownership, ethics, and regulations. Register for the first of three sessions via bit.ly/3vd0lry For more information👉 europa.eu/!6TDbkt #EUOpenData

The European Parliament wants the EU to play a leading role in the development of virtual worlds. MEPs have urged the Commission to access current laws, and to ensure that virtual worlds are based on EU values. Read more👉 europa.eu/!YjJgdD

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The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on new rules on digital labelling for fertiliser products. Digital labelling allows for more targeted information, and makes it easier to update labels and reduce waste. Read more👉europa.eu/!G6MKj9

🗓️Tomorrow 15h, important with the upcoming #EUelections: Annual #STOALecture #EUParliament 👉Interview with speaker Chair #EthicsGroup_EU Barbara Prainsack (@[email protected]) 'Digital #tech & #democracy: challenges ahead': wp.me/panTdn-3AW 🔴Info & watch live online: europa.eu/!DCXqwM

The EP’s culture committee has reached a provisional agreement on protecting 🇪🇺 journalists from threats and upholding media freedom, and forbids editorial interference from countries and provides for greater ownership transparency 📺💻📡 Read more 👉europa.eu/!nynjRQ

The EU has the most advanced privacy and online safety laws in the world. 🇪🇺 On Data Protection Day, our colleagues Anna, Daniel and Jordan talk about the importance of privacy and protecting it ↓

📌 Today we welcome the first ever #EUCybersecurityCertificationScheme 💪 With the rise of cyber threats, the new #certification framework is much anticipated and allows to uphold secure features in #ICT products EU-wide ✨ 👉 More information available bit.ly/481Kv0q

The European Commission has proposed a range of measures in areas such as AI 🤖and cybersecurity 🔐in order to push ahead with the digital transformation👩‍💻 You can read about what the EU is doing in this EPRS briefing👉 europa.eu/!vNxncC