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

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?

Vai esi noguris no nevērtīgām ziņām? Tu neesi vienīgais. Aplūkosim trīs veidus, kā Eiropa gādā par to, lai Tu kļūtu par informētu interneta lietotāju.

Šoreiz pastāstīsim, ko Eiropa dara informētu interneta lietotāju labā.

Vai zināji, ka Eiropā internetu ik dienu izmanto 360 miljoni iedzīvotāju? Telefons un internets ir kļuvuši par būtisku mūsu ikdienas daļu. Paraudzīsimies, kā Eiropas Savienība palīdz uzlabot šos pakalpojumus

Šoreiz pastāstīsim, ko Eiropa dara telefona un interneta lietotāju labā

Aptuveni 70 % ES iedzīvotāju ikdienā lieto internetu. Varbūt tu esi viens no viņiem? Šeit tu vari uzzināt, kā ES aizsargā tevi un datus, kas tiek vākti par tevi tiešsaistē

Šoreiz pastāstīsim, ko Eiropa dara to interneta lietotāju labā, kuru personas dati tiek vākti tiešsaistē

Līdz 2060. gadam katrs trešais eiropietis būs vecāks par 65 gadiem. Tā kā mēs kļūstam vecāki, mums jāturpina apgūt jaunas prasmes, un Eiropas Savienība to atbalsta.

Šoreiz pastāstīsim, ko Eiropa dara to senioru labā, kuri izmanto internetu

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+)

Press seminar for web journalists

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

Press conference on the launch of the new website ' What Europe does for for me '

Press conference on the launch of the new website ' WHAT EUROPE DOES FOR ME '

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 new EP Multimedia Center. Display of MMC platform on desktop screen.

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

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

EP-057853A_PLENARY_plenary 1

Lessons learned for Security and Liability in the Internet of Things

New economy - Uber transportation service company

New economy - AirBnB booking service company

Internet access: a new human right

Interneta savienojamības veicināšana vietējās kopienās (debates)

Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities (debate)

Interneta savienojamība izaugsmei, konkurētspējai un kohēzijai: Eiropas gigabitu sabiedrība un 5G - Eiropas rūpniecības digitalizācija (debates)

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

Nesenā IANA pārvaldības nodošana pasaules interneta kopienai 2016. gada oktobrī un gaidāmais Interneta pārvaldības forums Meksikā 2016. gada 6.–8. decembrī (debates)

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 »

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Cīņa pret bērnu seksuālo izmantošanu internetā (debates)

Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (debate)

Interneta pārvaldības foruma pilnvaru atjaunošana (debates)

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

ASV īstenot ES pilsoņu novērošana internet (programma NSA PRISM) (debates)

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

Karšu, interneta un mobilie maksājumi (īss izklāsts)

Card, Internet and mobile payments (short presentation)

Diskriminējošas tīmekļa vietnes un valdību reakcija (debates)

Discriminatory Internet sites and government reactions (debate)

Atklātais internets un tīmekļa neitralitāte Eiropā (debates)

The open Internet and net neutrality in Europe (debate)

Interneta pārvaldība - turpmāk veicamie pasākumi (īss izklāsts)

Internet governance: the next steps (short presentation)

Lietiskais internets (īss izklāsts)

Internet of Things (short presentation)

Drošības un pamatbrīvību nodrošināšana internetā (debates)

Strengthening security and fundamental freedoms on the Internet (debate)

Bērnu aizsardzība, kuri izmanto internetu un citas saziņas tehnoloģijas (debates)

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

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. gada pēdējā plenārsēdē Parlaments piešķirs Aleksejam Navaļnijam 2021. gada Saharova balvu par domas brīvību. Eirodeputāti diskutēs par to, ka vajadzētu ciešāk regulēt lielās tiešsaistes platformas, un balsos par 2022. gada pasludināšanu par Eiropas Jauniešu gadu. Tas viss un vēl citi notikumi plānoti Strasbūrā.

Nākamnedēļ Strasbūrā: Saharova balva, interneta milži un jaunieši

As of May 2018, with the entry into application of the General Data Protection Regulation, there is one set of data protection rules for all companies operating in the EU, wherever they are based. This Infoclip illustrates people consulting websites on computer and smartphones, GDPR compliances on various websites, internet connections, rooters and servers.

Infoclip: General Data Protection Regulation two years after its application

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

This infoclip illustrates examples of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life: home assistants, connected home, e-commerce, social networks, predictive search on internet, navigation app., city bike rentals, video filters, image recognition system, augmented reality... (shootings took place in Strasbourg region - France, October 2020)

Infoclip: Artificial Intelligence in everyday life

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"

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

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

Šodien patērētāji uzvar ar eirodeputātu balsojumu par viesabonēšanas maksu atcelšanu līdz ar 2017. gadu un par tiesību stiprināšanu pret datplūsmas diskrimināciju internetā.

Nost ar viesabonēšanas maksām, un lai dzīvo godīgs internets

This Infoclip illustrates people trying to watch online materials which have geographical-blocking / geoblocking.

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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+)

Press seminar for web journalists

Press seminar for web journalists

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

Press conference on the launch of the new website ' What Europe does for for me '

Press conference on the launch of the new website ' WHAT EUROPE DOES FOR ME '

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 new EP Multimedia Center. Display of MMC platform on desktop screen.

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

EP-057853A_PLENARY_plenary 1

Lessons learned for Security and Liability in the Internet of Things

New economy - Uber transportation service company

New economy - AirBnB booking service company