Harry warns in Brussels about the impact of social media on children
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, where an event dedicated to children's online safety was held. Both were originally scheduled to speak, but in the end only Harry addressed the delegates. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
Harry drew attention to the risks of the addictive design of social media and the influence of big technology companies on children. He described their operation as creating a world of "chaos." According to him, the way digital platforms are designed can encourage excessive use and negatively affect young users. Politico Europe ↗
Meghan appeared in public for the first time since the arrest of her father, Thomas Markle. He faces charges of possessing materials depicting the sexual abuse of children, and a psychiatric evaluation was also ordered in connection with the case. She ultimately canceled her planned appearance in Brussels. BBC News ↗
The couple also attended the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial exhibition at the European Parliament, which is dedicated to the protection of minors. At the event, they were accompanied by Spanish MEP Antonio López-Istúriz. ANSA ↗
Harry and Meghan's visit took place at a time when discussions are continuing in Europe about the regulation of social media and the protection of children from harmful content and the manipulative features of digital services. Harry's address focused mainly on the responsibility of technology companies and the safety of young users. Tagesspiegel ↗
Harry drew attention to the risks of the addictive design of social media and the influence of big technology companies on children. He described their operation as creating a world of "chaos." According to him, the way digital platforms are designed can encourage excessive use and negatively affect young users. Politico Europe ↗
Meghan appeared in public for the first time since the arrest of her father, Thomas Markle. He faces charges of possessing materials depicting the sexual abuse of children, and a psychiatric evaluation was also ordered in connection with the case. She ultimately canceled her planned appearance in Brussels. BBC News ↗
The couple also attended the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial exhibition at the European Parliament, which is dedicated to the protection of minors. At the event, they were accompanied by Spanish MEP Antonio López-Istúriz. ANSA ↗
Harry and Meghan's visit took place at a time when discussions are continuing in Europe about the regulation of social media and the protection of children from harmful content and the manipulative features of digital services. Harry's address focused mainly on the responsibility of technology companies and the safety of young users. Tagesspiegel ↗
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Harry a Meghan dorazili do Bruselu, v parlamentu však promluvil jen princ Harry
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 11:27 10.11.
Sudkyňa nariadila psychiatrické vyšetrenie otcovi Meghan Markleovej
svet.sme.sk
| 10:39 10.11.
Meghan makes first public appearance since father's arrest
BBC News
| 09:11 10.11.
Watch: Meghan's first public appearance since father arrested
BBC News
| 12:57 10.11.
Prince Harry slams ‘lawless’ social media’s impact on children
Politico Europe
| 12:44 10.11.
Britische Royals: Harry und Meghan in Brüssel für digitalen Kinderschutz
Tagesspiegel
| 12:39 10.11.
Harry und Meghan kurz nach Festnahme von Thomas Markle in Brüssel angekommen
Der Standard
| 11:09 10.11.
Harry e Meghan al Parlamento Ue per inaugurare una mostra sulla tutela dei minori
ANSA
| 09:21 10.11.
Meghan Markle reaparece en el Parlamento Europeo tras la detención de su padre por posesión de pornografía infantil
El Pais
| 09:25 10.11.
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