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With Brexit seemingly a permanent fixture on every TV channel and newspaper, gender and race disparity as prominent as ever and climate change on everyone's minds; the European Union elections have never been more important.

To coincide with the upcoming election, the EU has launched the 'This Time I'm Voting' campaign to encourage citizens to vote this time around.

Member states nominate direct candidates for the European Parliament through proportional representation. but with numerous EU parliamentarians represented on Twitter, it's hugely convenient to have debates online and exhange views.

The #ThisTimeImVoting campaign explains EU issues and elaborates on the ways in which every vote affects the living conditions of EU citizens.

This #EUelections2019 campaign is being introduced in 25 relevant languages to reach as many people as possible.

Factually-correct information is available on Twitter for first-time voters and EU election experts alike.

A large aspect of the public election conversation is happening via Twitter, which is why the site is showing support by introducing a special emoji for the #ThisTimeImVoting campaign.

The elections for local and EU seats as well as the divorce referendum take place on May 24, make sure you're there.

Every vote counts, so don't forget to make your mark on Europe. 

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While probably the majority of teens use social media nowadays, it all might change very soon.

The Huffington Post is reporting that the European Union is trying to (sneakily) pass a law that would require parental approval for teenagers under 16 to use social media.

The most recent draft of the European Data Protection Regulation sets the age at 13-years-old, which is consistent with laws all around the world.

However, the EU policymakers are getting set to vote to change the age to 16-years-old within the next 48 hours. Eek!

But, The Huffington Post also points out that this could have disastrous consequences, as social media is used as a help-line for many young teens. 

"My friends in the suicide prevention and mental health communities tell me that social media, along with texting, is very often the way that teens reach out when they are in crisis.

"Social media services are frequently used by younger teens to seek help or just let others know about their distress.

"I have heard of numerous cases where suicides have been prevented as a result of teens reaching out, along with even more cases of teens seeking or getting help when dealing with such things as physical abuse, sexual harassment, bullying and self-harm."

Which side is going to win? And which side do you think should win?

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