It is a schoolyard defence most of us know. If someone calls you a name you reply, “It takes one to know one” or “you are worse than me”. That is, accuse them of the very charge they made against you. This rhetorical tactic is a projection(opens in a new tab) – a way to shift blame […]
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The UAL has the world’s first garden that links botany with mathematical concepts
Last Monday, coinciding with World Mathematics Day, the Mathematicians’ Garden was inaugurated around CITE III. It is an interactive design in which different mathematical concepts are represented by one or more plants and a metal sculpture. The plants are accompanied by a poster with QR codes that link to a botanical and a mathematical explanation. […]
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The digital dimension in the war
While Russia deploys cyber warfare and disinformation strategies in its war on Ukraine, social platforms, and telecommunication, media and internet operators are playing an important role in relaying information on the war and shaping public opinion. While Russia deploys cyber warfare and disinformation strategies in its war on Ukraine, social platforms, and telecommunication, media and […]
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Disinformation about Mariupol hospital
The shelling of Maternity Ward No. 3 in Mariupol is a war crime and took the life of innocent civilians, including children. Top Russian officials confirm the targeting of the facility, but claim it was a stronghold of “radicals”. They are lying. The cynical lies about Mariupol The attack on a maternity ward in besieged […]
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European public consultation on Media Freedom Act
The Commission has published an open public consultation on the upcoming European Media Freedom Act, a landmark initiative announced by President von der Leyen in her 2021 State of the Union address to safeguard the pluralism and independence of the media in the EU internal market. This follows a call for evidence published on 21 December 2021 outlining the main aims of […]
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How many people verified online information in 2021?
In 2021, 47% of all people aged 16-74 years in the EU saw untrue or doubtful information on news websites or social media during the 3 months prior to the survey. However, only around a quarter (23%) of people verified the truthfulness of the information or content. This information comes from data on ICT usage in households and […]
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Data governance: deal on new rules to boost data sharing across the EU
• Parliament and Council have agreed on a Data Governance Act • Scheme aims to boost data sharing through trust, giving more control to citizens and companies • MEPs secured tight provisions to ensure fair access and stimulate voluntary data sharing Rules to make more data available to start-ups and businesses to stimulate innovation were […]
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Irene Barahona awarded with the Megalizzi – Niedzielski prize for young journalists
This year Spain boasts an award at this year’s Megalizzi – Niedzielski prize thanks to Irene Barahona, a promising young journalist. A recognition to young journalists named in memory of the two journalists killed in 2018 in the terrorist attacks in Strasbourg, Antonio Megalizzi and Bartek Pedro Orent-Niedzielski. Awarded by the European Commission, the prize […]
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EYE2021 online: take part and shape the future
If you are aged between 16 and 30 and want to shape the future of Europe, take part in the EYE2021 online and make your voice heard. During the first week of October, thousands of young people from the EU will take over the Parliament in Strasbourg for the European Youth Event (EYE), to discuss […]
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