Euronews on the digital trends study

European lawmakers underuse the internet according to new research. The findings show that while three quarters of MEPs use their personal websites to reach the electorate, only a minority understands the potential of using online technologies to help them interract with people. Only half visit blogs once a week or more, and two thirds have never heard of the social networking tool Twitter.

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hughbs
May 27, 2009 | 11:17 PM

I think we may see a major shift with not only the new Parliament, but also the increased demand for transparent, accountable politics that will undoubtedly not remain a solely UK phenomenon. Something we will be discussing at: http://tr.im/kDGD and feeding back on at: http://www.twibes.com/group/Brusselerati

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