Brussels: MEP Sandro Ruotolo is set to address the media in a press conference concerning the effects of social media and the internet on young individuals. This event follows the scheduled vote by the Committee on Culture and Education on a pivotal report. The gathering is to take place on Tuesday, 14 July, at 11:30 CY Time, at the European Parliament in Brussels.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the committee will cast their votes on the report at 10:30 CY Time in the SPINELLI 3G2 meeting room. MEP Sandro Ruotolo, representing the S and D party from Italy, will then lead the press conference, offering insights into the results and implications of the committee's decision. The venue for this significant briefing is the Anna Politkovskaya press room (SPAAK 0A50).
Accredited media representatives are encouraged to participate in person. However, provisions have been made for journalists to join remotely via the Interactio platform, where they can also engage with questions. Those connecting online are advised to use headphones and a microphone for optimal sound quality. Interpretation services will be offered in English, French, and Italian, although these are limited to video interventions.
The report under discussion is a comprehensive document proposing measures to mitigate the adverse effects of social media and the digital environment on youth. It tackles a range of issues such as safety and privacy-by-design, age-appropriate content, live streaming, video gaming, AI discrimination, celebrity scams, and the influence of online personalities.
The upcoming plenary vote on this report is scheduled for the September 2026 session, marking a significant step toward addressing these pressing concerns. The press conference will be available for live streaming and on-demand viewing through the Parliament's Multimedia Centre.