Recent events have multiplied concerns about potential fragmentation of the internet into a multitude of non-interoperable and disconnected 'splinternets'. Composed of thousands of compatible autonomous systems, the internet is by definition technically divided. Yet, the internet was also designed to be an open and global technical infrastructure. The unity and openness of the internet appear to be under great pressure from political, commercial and technological developments. This report explores the implications of the EU's recent policies in this field as well as the opportunities and challenges for EU Member States and institutions in addressing internet fragmentation. It underlines how recent EU legislative proposals – on the digital services act, digital markets act, artificial intelligence act, and NIS 2 Directive – could help to address patterns of fragmentation, but also have limitations and potentially unintended consequences.

EPRS Science and Technology Podcast - 'Splinternets': Addressing the renewed debate on internet fragmentation

&lt;p>The internet is a critical technology infrastructure for almost two thirds of the global population. We use the internet for personal, civic, commercial and professional activities. Failure of the internet would majorly impact how our societies, lives and work is organised. While a total global collapse of the internet is unlikely, major disruptions may arise. Three aspects are key in understanding of how this could materialise: the underlying technological infrastructures, which are evolving with time; the fact that tech companies are increasingly shaping the Internet architecture to seek new commercial strategies; and the increasing control of the digital sphere for political reasons.&lt;/p>

EPRS policy podcast - Future shocks 2023: Collapse of the Internet

Internet on täis reaalsust moonutavaid süvavõltsingud ehk tehisintellekti poolt manipuleeritud meediasisu. Süvavõltsingud mõjutavad seda, kuidas me teatud sündmusi või avaldusi tajume, ning tekitavad väärarusaamade kaudu kunstlikult pingeid. Süvavõltsingute tehnikat kasutades on juba toime pandud ka kuritegusid. Kuna neid levitatakse internetis, mis katab kogu maailma, tekitab see probleeme kohalikele, riiklikele ja riigiülestele õigussüsteemidele. Seetõttu peab Euroopa Liit nende vastu midagi ette võtma. .

Süvavõltsingud - ET

Since its early development in the 1960s, Internet infrastructure has become almost as important as electricity and transport infrastructures in contemporary societies. More and more key services such as banking, food retail, and health care, rely on Internet connections. Despite its original resilient decentralised design, the increasing importance of a few central players and centralising developments have made the Internet more vulnerable to failure. What repercussions would that entail? Listen to our podcast to know more!

EPRS STOA podcast - What if the Internet failed?

Internet on muutnud inimeste reisiharjumusi. Seepärast otsustas Euroopa Liit muuta ka kehtivaid seadusi, et pakettreiside ostjaid paremini kaitsta. Uute eeskirjadega kehtestati mitu uut reeglit.

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit pakettreisidel osalejate heaks?

Kas olete väsinud rämpsuudistest? Te ei ole ainus. Euroopa Liit aitab teid mitmel moel, et saaksite teadlikumaks internetikasutajaks.

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit teadlike internetikasutajate heaks?

Kas teie olete kunagi internetis ahistamist, ähvardusi või viha õhutamist näinud või kogenud? Võib-olla olete te selliseid postitusi ka kustutada püüdnud? Kui jah, siis teate, et see ei olegi nii lihtne ja selleks on vaja veebiplatvormide abi. Euroopa Liit võitleb vihakõne probleemiga mitmel viisil.

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit internetis leviva vihakõne ohvrite heaks?

Euroopas on 360 miljonit inimest, kes kasutavad iga päev internetti. Telefonid ja internet on muutunud osaks meie igapäevaelust. Euroopa Liit püüab meile tagada võimalikult head teenused

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit telefoni- ja internetikasutajate heaks?

Ligi 70% Euroopa Liidu kodanikest kasutab internetti iga päev. Kui kuulute nende hulka, siis teadke, et liit kaitseb teid ja teie kohta veebis kogutavaid andmeid

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit internetikasutajate heaks, kelle andmeid kogutakse veebis?

Internet on lastele suurepärane koht õppimiseks ja mängimiseks, kuid seal peituvad ka ohud. Näiteks võivad lapsed sattuda sobimatule sisule või langeda küberkiusamise või veebikurjategijate ohvriks.

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit internetti kasutavate laste vanemate heaks?

Euroopa Liidus mängib internetis hasartmänge ligikaudu 7 miljonit inimest. Kui turvaline see mängijate jaoks on, on iseasi.

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit interneti hasartmängude sõltlaste heaks?

Paljud lapsed kasutavad meelsasti internetti. See pakub neile õppimisvõimalusi ja lõbusat ajaviidet, kuid võib olla ka ohuallikaks. Mida teeb Euroopa Liit, et muuta internet laste jaoks turvalisemaks?

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit internetti kasutavate laste heaks?

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

Internet access: a new human right

Internetiühenduse edendamine maapiirkondades (arutelu)

Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities (debate)

Internetiühendus majanduskasvu, konkurentsivõime ja ühtekuuluvuse suurendamiseks: Euroopa gigabitiühiskond ja 5G - Euroopa tööstuse digiteerimine (arutelu)

Internet connectivity for growth, competitiveness and cohesion: European gigabit society and 5G - Digitising European industry (debate)

IANA haldamise hiljutine üleandmine 2016. aasta oktoobris ülemaailmsele interneti-üldsusele ja eelseisev Interneti Haldamise Foorum Mehhikos (6.-8. detsember 2016) (arutelu)

Recent transition of the IANA stewardship to the global internet community in October 2016 and the upcoming Internet Governance Forum in Mexico (6-8 December 2016) (debate)

EYE 2016 – EYEtv Debates « The internet of inequality: next generation digital revolution » and « Dark shadows around the corner: climate change and future food »

UNKN

Võitlus laste seksuaalse kuritarvitamise vastu internetis (arutelu)

Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (debate)

Interneti Haldamise Foorumi volituste pikendamine (arutelu)

Renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (debate)

ELi kodanike internetiseire USA poolt (Riikliku Julgeolekuagentuuri programm PRISM) (arutelu)

US Internet surveillance of EU citizens (NSA PRISM programme) (debate)

Kaardi-, interneti- ja mobiilimaksed (lühiettekanne)

Card, Internet and mobile payments (short presentation)

Diskrimineerivad veebisaidid ja valitsuste tegutsemine (arutelu)

Discriminatory Internet sites and government reactions (debate)

Avatud internet ja võrgu neutraalsus Euroopas (arutelu)

The open Internet and net neutrality in Europe (debate)

Interneti haldamine: järgmised sammud (lühiettekanne)

Internet governance: the next steps (short presentation)

Asjade internet (lühiettekanne)

Internet of Things (short presentation)

Turvalisuse ja põhivabaduste tugevdamine Internetis (arutelu)

Strengthening security and fundamental freedoms on the Internet (debate)

Laste kaitse Interneti ja teiste kommunikatsioonitehnoloogiate kasutamisel (arutelu)

Protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (debate)

Video Hearing with the Senate of the Italian Republic - Statement by David SASSOLI, EP President on Internet as a human right

' Ideas for a new world '  Internet access: a new human right - Debate with EC President and former EC President- Introduction by David SASSOLI, EP President

JURI committee meeting. Exchange of views with Romanian Presidency. Presentation of study on Essential Patents and Internet of Things, commissioned by the European Parliament's Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of JURI committee

Facebook & Other Social Dangers - The political, social and financial impactof the big internet monopolies

Data Protection Policy on Internet - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Internet privacy settings on a computer

The Internet of the Human Body: Towards a habeas data?

Plenary session week 37 2017 in Strasbourg - Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities

Lessons learned for Security and Liability in the Internet of Things

Plenary session week 7 2015 in Strasbourg - Renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum

STOA Workshop: the collaborative economy: Impact and potential of collaborative Internet and additive manufacturing

Thomas HEATH, Yi-Ke GUO, Angele GIULIANO, Virginie ROZIERE, Frank T. PILLER, Oliver GAJDA

STOA Workshop: The Collaborative Economy: Impact and Potential of Collaborative Internet and Additive  Manufacturing

Sabine VERHEYEN promoting Internet and ICT Policy

Illustration for combating child pornography

Child abuse through the internet network. Child facing internet danger  through a computer.  A little girl is being offered candy by internet user sexual predator. Manipulation, abduction

Conference with the Internet Watch Foundation

Richard HOWITT meets visitor from the UK based Internet Watch Foundation

MEPs vote on several texts: opening of negotiations on the Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders - Guillaume, Human rights situation in Afghanistan, in particular the persecution of former government officials - Motion for resolution, the case of Zarema Musaeva in Chechnya - Motion for resolution, Egypt, in particular the sentencing of Hisham Kassem - Motion for resolution, European green bonds - Tang, Scheme of generalised tariff preferences - Hautala, Financial services contracts concluded at a distance - Kokalari, Urban wastewater treatment. Recast - Torvalds, Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack - Motion for resolution, Taking stock of Moldova’s path to the EU - Motion for resolution, The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) - Motion for resolution.

Voting session: Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders, the new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+), taking stock of Moldova’s path to the EU

The internet provides many opportunities for kids to learn and explore, to be creative or to interact with their friends and family, but it also entails many risks such as cyberbullying, age-inappropriate content, disinformation and sexual abuse. In May 2022, the European Commission published a new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+). The new strategy contributes to the vision for the EU's digital transformation by 2030 and reflects the principle, 'Children and young people should be protected and empowered online'. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Creating a better internet for kids

Precise figures about the numbers of illegal firearms in the European Union (EU) are lacking, but several indicators point to their widespread availability and accessibility. According to the Small Arms Survey, over half of the estimated total number of firearms held by civilians in the EU in 2017 were unlicensed. While most of these citizens had no criminal intentions, their illicit firearms could be used for self-harm or domestic violence, or end up in the hands of criminals or terrorists. Most criminals and terrorists have more sophisticated ways to get hold of illicit firearms. They can be trafficked from source countries, diverted from legal supply chains, illegally manufactured or assembled in the EU, converted from legally available weapons, or sourced on the internet... ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - 5 facts about firearms trafficking

In the weeks preceding the war, Russia attacked Ukrainian websites in the context of its hybrid war on the country. In the past, cyber-attacks have cut off electricity networks in Kyiv. 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. The EU has taken a number of immediate, practical, measures to support Ukraine, and is contemplating further action to build the resilience of its communications infrastructures, strengthen cybersecurity and counter disinformation.... ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - The digital dimension of Russia's war on Ukraine

„Distanční vyučování bych si zopakovat nechtěla,“ říká Sandra, učitelka na základní škole ve Švédsku. Učit šest týdnů přes internet pro ni bylo velmi náročné. Pracovala nepřetržitě, aby si se svými žáky udržela pouto. Jaké to pro ni bylo, když se zase všichni sešli ve třídě? Celý Sandřin příběh si můžete poslechnout v rozhovoru, který v květnu 2021 poskytla ve videu z cyklu „Spojeni v odloučení“.

Spojeni v odloučení | Sandřin příběh: „Kdy se vrátíme do školy?“

„Nie chciałabym znów nauczać na odległość”, mówi Sandra, nauczycielka ze szkoły podstawowej w Szwecji. Sześć tygodni nauczania przez internet było nie lada wyzwaniem. Pracowała na okrągło, aby utrzymać kontakt z uczniami. Jak się czuła w tym wielkim dniu, kiedy wszyscy znowu spotkali się w klasie? Poznaj jej historię, którą opowiedziała w wywiadzie z serii „Połączeni rozłąką” w maju 2021 roku.

Połączeni rozłąką | Historia Sandry: „Kiedy w końcu wrócimy do szkoły?”

Prázdninové plány zmařené přísnými lockdownovými pravidly, nedostatek kontaktu s jinými lidmi a dva teenageři doma – rodina Diaconescu si prožila své. Co je během pandemie drželo nad vodou? Celý příběh rodiny Diaconescu si můžete poslechnout v rozhovoru, který v červenci 2021 poskytli ve videu z cyklu „Spojeni v odloučení“.

Spojeni v odloučení | Příběh rodiny Diaconescu: „Naše děti se s kamarády mohly spojit jen přes internet“

Die Urlaubspläne zunichtegemacht, die sozialen Beziehungen auf Eis gelegt und zwei Teenager zuhause – die Coronapandemie und die damit verbundene Ausgangssperre stellte Familie Diaconescu auf eine harte Probe. Wie haben sie diese Herausforderung gemeistert? Familie Diaconescu erzählt ihre Geschichte in dem Video-Interview an, das sie im Juli 2021 für „Gemeinsam getrennt“ gab.

Gemeinsam getrennt | Familie Diaconescus Geschichte: „Unsere Kinder konnten nur übers Internet mit ihren Freunden in Verbindung bleiben“

2021. aasta viimasel üldkogu istungil annab parlament 2021. aasta Sahharovi mõttevabaduse auhinna Aleksei Navalnõile. Parlamendiliikmed arutavad suurte internetiplatvormide rangemat reguleerimist ja hääletavad 2022. aasta Euroopa noorteaastaks. Kõik see ja palju muudki on Strasbourgis päevakorras.

Strasbourgis päevakorras: Sahharovi auhind, internetihiiglased ja noored

David SASSOLI, EP President, gives a statement on "Internet as a human right" during a Video Hearing with the Senate of the Italian Republic (Extraordinry Committee for the protection and the promotion of Human Rights). Recorded statement. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Statement by David SASSOLI, EP President on "Internet as a human right" during a video Hearing of the Senate of the Italian Republic (recorded)

It is increasingly recognised that the internet, in spite of all its benefits to society, can also be correlated with significant harms to individuals and society. Some of these harms have been studied extensively, particularly harms to privacy, harms associated with security and cybercrime, and harms resulting from digital divides. This video presents less studied but equally important harms: harms associated with internet use that concern the health, well-being a functioning of individuals, and the impact on social structures and institutions. It also lists some concrete policy options to be considered by the EU Institutions and Member States, to mitigate negative effects of the internet for European citizens. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Potentially negative effects of internet use

David SASSOLI, EP President, invites Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Romano PRODI, former Commission President with interventions from Sir Tim BERNERS-LEE, computer scientist and Simona LEVI, founder of Xnet, in a debate entitled "Internet access, a new human right" in the framework of the new series of dialogues called "Ideas for a new world", in the European Parliament in Brussels

Video debate with David SASSOLI, EP President: "Internet access: a new human right"

Internet on dramaatiliselt muutnud seda, kuidas me tarbime filme, videoid ja telesaateid. Parlament otsib võimalusi reeglite kaasajastamiseks, et pidada sammu muutuva meediamaastikuga, kaitsta lapsi paremini kohatu materjali eest ja toetada Euroopa toodangut.

Uued audiovisuaalse meedia reeglid.

Euroopa Parlament nõuab samade reeglite kehtestamist sõltumata sellest, kas ost tehakse veebis või kohalikus poes. Eesmärk on tagada tarbijakaitse parem tase kogu ELis.

Tarbijad olgu ühtviisi kaitstud internetis ja väljaspool internetti

This infoclip illustrates the existing measure that prevents the young people to visit websites providing a content inadequate for their age.

Infoclip: A safer internet: parental control

Üha rohkem inimesi teeb oma ostud internetis. Kodanike kaitseks tuleb seda uut suundumust paremini reguleerida. Euroopa Parlament tegeleb teemadega, nagu vigased tooted, põhjendamatu geoblokeerimine, piiriülesed tarned, voogedastus ja rändluse lõppemine.

Internetis ostmine asendab kaubamaju

During the EP plenary session (11-14 September 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the promotion of internet connectivity in local communities. Statements by Carlos ZORRINHO (S&amp;D, PT), Mariya GABRIEL, Member of the EC in charge of the Digital agenda, Anne SANDER (EPP, FR), Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT (ECR, BE) and Pavel TELICKA (ALDE, CZ).

Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities: extracts from the debate

EL tahab saada tõeliselt digitaalseks majanduseks ja olla esimeste seas, kellest saab 2025. aastaks nn gigabiti-ühiskond, kus 5G-tehnoloogia on üldlevinud. Parlament vaatab läbi tegevuskava 5G interneti juurutamiseks kogu liidu ulatuses.

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Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)