The currently 23 members of EPTA give advice to their parliaments on topical issues such as nanotechnology, brain research, mobility pricing or future energy systems.Their projects use various methods and draw on insights from citizen panels, stakeholders, workshops as well as the foremost experts in the relevant fields.
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The COVID-19 pandemic: Drawing lessons to strengthen societies
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Worldwide, countries have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic differently. What political and social discussions have there been regarding the role of technology, science and innovation? What can we learn from these discussions? In the beginning of November, the Rathenau Instituut and its international colleagues, all part of the European Parliamentary Technology Assessment (EPTA) network, will present a report that addresses these questions. This year, the Rathenau Instituut is the chair of the EPTA network and the initiator of the EPTA report. In this article, we preview this unique publication.
Read more ...In memoriam Melanie Peters
Dr. Melanie Peters, current acting EPTA president, passed away on 11 August.
Read more ...The Netherlands serve as the 2021 EPTA president
From 1st of January, the Rathenau Instituut has assumed the EPTA presidency for 2021.
Read more ...Online directors' meeting
On 18 and 19 May, the EPTA directors will meet for the first time in an online format, under the chairmanship of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).
Read more ...New Projects from EPTA members
Recent Policy Briefs from EPTA members
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Meeting the Green Deal objectives by alignment of technology and behaviour (Options Brief) (STOA)
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What if we could fight coronavirus by pooling computing power? (STOA)
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What if objects around us flocked together and became intelligent? (STOA)
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What if we chose new metaphors for artificial intelligence? (STOA)
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What if consumers could use devices to sequence DNA? (STOA)
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Regulatory Impact Assessment in the law-making process (BAS)
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Die Toilette der Zukunft (TAB)
