The Parliament’s office for scientific and technological issues (STOA) joined forces with the European Commission and hosted a workshop on blockchain technology.  This new digital storage system could change our lives, or at least, the way we do transactions.

Blockchain: the future of digital transactions

Children watch more and more videos on the Internet. That is why MEPs want to strengthen the protection of minors online against harmful content.

Better protection for children online

Up for discussion next week are states of play in Turkey and Hungary, a flagship initiative on the garment industry, as well as rules on geo-blocking and audio-visual content.

Coming up in Brussels: Turkey, Hungary, Geo-blocking and more

A wide range of topics is on the agenda for the week ahead: managing unsold food, migrant return policy, e-privacy, women in transport and child marriage.

Coming up in Brussels: From food waste and e-privacy to child marriage

The European Parliament is worried about hate speech and fake news: should content be removed and fines be imposed? Or the emphasis be placed on teaching people to tell the difference between real sources or fake ones ?

Fake News and Hate Speech: How to Fight the War Online?

Five numbers to take away from the plenary this week: waste recycling, shareholders' rights, firearm control, rabbits in battery cages and rolling out 5G.

From waste recycling to farm rabbits: 5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg

In a world where you can shop, bank and even earn degrees online, why is internet voting still rare? MEPs want to encourage governments to make the best of digital tools to boost democratic processes.

Online democracy: how governments are going digital

Have you ever been stopped from buying something online because of your location? Geo-blocking limits sales to customers in particular countries - not very convenient if you see a scarf you like from another country online. Inspired by the success of the single market, the European Union is creating a Digital Single Market, which will eliminate geo-blocking and improve online activity across Europe for all citizens.

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