Thrace2017 Resolution Booklet

Resolution Booklet
OF THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF EYP GREECE

TABLE OF CONTENT
General Assenbly Procedure.........................................................................................3
ENVI................................................................................................................................4
LIBE II..............................................................................................................................8
AFCO..............................................................................................................................12
DEVE..............................................................................................................................16
IMCO..............................................................................................................................20
AFET...............................................................................................................................24
CULT...............................................................................................................................26
ECON.............................................................................................................................30
REGI...............................................................................................................................34
LIBE I..............................................................................................................................36
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
GENERAL RULES
The wish to speak is indicated by raising the Committee placard.

The authority of the Board to recognise a Committee is absolute.
PROCEDURE AND TIME-SETTINGS
A. Presentation of the Motion for a Resolution: the Board Member chairing the Debate
reads out the topic and introduces any Friendly Amendments these amendments
are automatically accepted and become part of the Motion for a Resolution.
B. Reading of the Operative Clauses (from the podium)
C. Defence Speech (from the podium; maximum duration: 3 minutes).
D. Attack Speeches (from the podium; maximum duration: 3 minutes).
E. Response to Attack Speeches (from the audience; maximum duration: 1 minute)
F. Open Debate on the Motion for a Resolution.
G. There will be a set number of 4 (four) rounds of debate; each will be answered by
only one member of the Proposing Committee. The last (fourth) round of debate
will be answered from the podium as part of the Summation Speech.
H. Summation Speech (one or two speakers; from the podium; maximum duration: 3
minutes).
I. Voting on the Motion for a Resolution (Chairpersons collect votes).
J. Announcement of the voting results.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENTS
Put forward by the Proposing Committee, these are last-minute modifications aimed at
improving the Resolution. Amendments are to be handed to the Board on a specific form
(distributed to the Chairpersons) two Resolutions in advance or as early as possible for
the first two debates of the day.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD
SAFETY
Limits of international relations: With the United States recently declaring the intention to
renegotiate the Paris accord posing a threat to both environmental progress and international
relations, what steps should Europe take to uphold the Paris agreement as well as regarding a
global emission trading scheme?
Submitted by: Jessica Dida (GR/AL), Giulia Giaganini (IT), Xristina Golgaki (GR),
James Helfer (UK), Kyriakos Kiousis (GR), Ainta Marinaki (GR),
Sofia Mirizzi (IT), Leevke Puls (DE), Evangelos Samouilidis (GR),
Panagiotis Tsiareas (GR), Christopher Nlte (Chairperson, DE)
The European Youth Parliament,
A. Deeply concerned by the impacts of global warming on the Earth,

B. Recognising the importance of combatting climate change using sustainable
measures, such as usage of renewable energy sources,
C. Welcoming the ambitious goals behind the Paris Agreement being the first-ever
universal, legally binding global climate agreement,
D. Deeply disturbed by the potential environmental and diplomatic consequences of
the intention of US President Donald Trump to potentially withdraw from the Paris
Agreement,
E. Convinced that in spite of the drawbacks stemming from the voluntary nature of the
Paris Agreement, it is necessary to ensure its political viability and that the current
members will remain partner to it,
F. Noting with regret the lack of specific economic measures concerning the
achievement of goals included in the Paris Agreement,NGOs such as the
NewClimate Institute for Climate Policy and Global Sustainability,
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G. Viewing with appreciation the introduction of measures to tackle the consequences
of climate change taking place at a European, national and regional level, such as:
i. European Climate Change Programme,
ii. C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group,
iii. NGOs such as the NewClimate Institute for Climate Policy and Global
Sustainability,
H. Noting with satisfaction that the implementation of the European Emissions Trading
Scheme will lead to a decrease in emissions by 21 percent until 20201,
I. Alarmed by the lack of actions on an individual level combating climate change;
1. Suggests Member States to enhance the economic potential of economic

development by investing in renewable sources of energy and initiatives that support
sustainable development, such as:
a. solar and marine technologies,
b. research on fusion and nuclear fission power plants,
c. wind power;
2. Seeks to uphold the Paris Agreement in its the voluntary nature;
3. Calls for the European Commission to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations
with US States and US companies willing to informally uphold the Paris Agreement;
4. Encourages parties that ratified the Paris Agreement to establish a concrete strategy
outlining specific measures that should be taken on a national level in order to meet
their emission goals;
5. Supports efforts in regards to collaboration between states on climate change issues

on a global level, such as the upcoming climate summit on December 12th 2018 in
Paris proposed by Emmanuel Macron;
6. Recommends the Directorate-General for Climate Action to establish a programme to

coordinate regional, national and multinational efforts to combat global warming;
7. Encourages the Council of Ministers to approve the proposal of the European

Commission on the EU emission system2;
1 According to the European Commission, in 2020 greenhouse gas emissions from big emitters covered by the EU ETS will have
decreased by more than 21% compared to 2005 levels. In 2030, under the Commissions proposal, they would be 43% lower. Sourced at
European Commission, 2017.
2 In January 2014, the Commission put forward a legislative proposal to introduce a market stability reserve (MSR) in the ETS, in 5
order to avoid excessive supply or shortages of allowances.
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SAFETY
8. Invites Member States to encourage the active contribution of citizens on a regional

level by:
a. launching emotive campaigns,
b. promoting environmental education programmes,
c. supporting community initiatives,
d. introducing a penalty system for environmentally unfriendly behaviour.
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FACT SHEET
The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was
negotiated by representatives of 196 parties. In the Paris Agreement, each country deter-
mines, plans and regularly reports its own contribution it should make in order to mitigate
global warming.
European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) is an initiative at European level to reduce

greenhouse gas emissions.
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group is a network of the worlds megacities committed to
addressing climate change. Acting both locally and collaboratively, C40 cities are having a
meaningful global impact in reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks.
Many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the NewClimate Institute for Cli-
mate Policy and Global Sustainability monitor the progress of countries and give advice
for implementation of action against climate change around the globe
EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is a cornerstone of the EUs policy to combat
climate change and its key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions cost-effectively. It is
the worlds first major carbon market and remains the biggest one.
The Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) leads the European Commis-
sions efforts to fight climate change at EU and international level.
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THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME
AFFAIRS II
Overcoming social limits: Ethnical and cultural minorities often face discrimination inside their
state of residency and this phenomenon is likely to increase due to the migration waves. What
steps should European countries take to further secure the integration of ethnic minorities?
Submitted by: Panagiotis Bardakis (GR) Carla Cilli (FR), Vasilina Gkampitsaki
(GR), Anthony Kastrinakis (GR), Sofia Kouloufakou (GR), Revecca
Nicolaidou (CY), Ettore Noccetti (IT), Mariana Pereira (PT), Liam
McCourt (Chairperson, IT).
A. Concerned by the increase of ethnic tensions, discrimination and hate crimes within
Member States due to the migrant crisis and the recent increase in islamist terrorist
attacks,
B. Aware of the growing number of asylum applications to Member States further
increasing the number of minorities,
C. Profoundly concerned by the instrumental use of migration and the situation of
minority groups for political purposes by the of extremist and populist political
parties,
D. Recalling to articles 14 and 21 of the European Charter of Fundamental Rights,
E. Further recalling the Convention on the Protection of Minorities of 1998, which was
signed by a majority of Member States,
F. Noting with regret that certain Member States do not have any constitutional
provisions for the protection of nor legal recognition of minority groups,
G. Noting with regret the considerable number of Member States who do not have
adequate political representation for minority groups,
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H. Expressing its appreciation for the Council of the EUs Common Basic Principles
for Immigrant Integration Policy and the EU Commissions Framework for National
Roma Integration Strategies,
I. Alarmed that minority groups often find themselves ghettoised in underdeveloped
areas of urban centres and rural areas,
J. Expressing its concern due to the frequent exploitation of minority groups at the
workplace1,
K. Acknowledging the difficulties caused by language barriers in the integration of
minority groups,
L. Keeping in mind that not all Member States have signed the European Charter for
Regional or Minority Languages,
M. Bearing in mind that many minority languages do not have proper recognition both
at a European and a national level,
N. Gravely concerned by the shortcomings of education systems in addressing the
needs of minority groups, such as the absence of language classes;
1. Urges all Member States to adopt legislation aimed at the protection of minority
groups, their languages, heritage and development2;
2. Calls upon all Member States to sign and ratify the Convention for the Protection of
National Minorities;
3. Calls upon the European Agency of Fundamental Rights (FRA) to set up an advisory
board to provide legal counsel to minorities and representatives of minorities to help
take legal action against all forms of discrimination;
4. Requests Member States to adopt electoral systems which guarantee fair political
representation for minority groups;
5. Encourages the Council of the EU to take action towards coordinating and

harmonising of integration policies amongst Member States;
6. Invites Member States to further invest in underdeveloped areas of urban centres

were minority groups are often located;
1 According to Eurostats 2011 Eurobarometer Aggregate Report of 2011, members of minority groups are more exposed to
exploitation and low wages at the workplace.
2 Examples of good practice in this fields are the Polish constitutionally guaranteed rights to maintain costumes and traditions
and to develop and further their culture and the Italian Dispositions on the Subject of the Protection of Historical Linguistic Minorities 9
which guarantee minority language schools, cultural centres and institutions.
7. Asks all Member States to sign and ratify the European Charter for Regional or
Minority Languages;
8. Calls for the inclusion of major minority languages as official languages of the EU;
9. Calls upon the European Commission to set up a fund to finance:

a. local community initiatives aimed at cultural exchange and social cohesion,
b. official language classes for members of minority groups;
10. Further requests Member States to provide appropriate training and scolarisation for
uneducated members of minority groups such as migrants in order to guarantee the
right to an education and access to the labour market;
11. Recommends Member States, regional authorities and educational institutions to

implement quotas for minorities amongst the university student population;
12. Further invites Member States, Ministries of Education, regional authorities and
educational institutions to offer local minority language classes in their school
curricula.
FACT SHEET
The Common Basic Principles for Immigrant Integration Policy consists in an 11 point
document which states must respect in developing their migration policies. It includes
points such as respect for the basic values of the EU, allowing migrant access to the labor
market, the need to teach immigrants European languages, principles and culture, access
to institutions and the democratic process, the necessity for multicultural interaction, reli-
gious freedom, and the need for clear goals in policy making.
European Charter of Fundamental Rights. Chapter II.

Article 14. Right to Education
1. Everyone has the right to education and to have access to vocational and
continuing training.
2. This right includes the possibility to receive free compulsory education.
3. The freedom to found educational establishments with due respect for democratic
principles and the right of parents to ensure the education and teaching of their
children in conformity with their religious, philosophical and pedagogical convictions
shall be respected, in accordance with the national laws governing the exercise of
such freedom and right.
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Article 21.Non-discrimination
1. Any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social
origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion,
membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual
orientation shall be prohibited.
2. Within the scope of application of the Treaty establishing the European Community
and of the Treaty on European Union, and without prejudice to the special provisions
of those Treaties, any discrimination on grounds of nationality shall be prohibited.
The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is an internation-

al treaty agreed upon by all Member States of the EU except for France (while Belgium and
Greece still need to ratify it). It sets a series of non binding standards and individual rights
for the protection of minorities .
Only Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland Germany, Hungary, the
Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United
Kingdom have so far signed the the European Charter for Regional or Minority Lan-
guages promoted by the Council of Europe. This convention is aimed at the protection of
minority languages in Europe, but does not include those connected to recent migratory
moves os dialects of the official language.
The EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies invited all Member States
to present the European Commission with their strategy for Roma inclusion or for specific
policy measures for the Roma within their wider social inclusion policies. The main respon-
sibility as well as the competences to improve the situation of all marginalised people,
including the Roma, rest with the Member States.
The European Agency for Fundamental Rights provides expert advice to the institutions
of the EU and the Member States on a range of issues. This Agency helps to ensure that the
fundamental rights of people living in the EU are protected.
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THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
Redefining active citizenship: With regard to the continually declining turnout in European and
national elections, while the worlds leading democracies are shifting into digital societies,
how can we make the best use of the available technologies to foster citizen participation in
democracy?
Submitted by: Cypria Colleau (FR), Joo Costa (PT), Margarita Demagkou-
Papaevangelou (GR), Vasileios Fragios (GR), Evangelos Kassos
(GR), Sally Maiga (IT), Giota Mitrakou (GR), Dimitris Ntounis (GR),
Lucy Owen (UK), Triantafyllos Kouloufakos (Chairperson, GR).
A. Regretting the low voter turnouts on a national and EU-wide level due to a lack of
trust in politicians, political parties and political institutions, particularly among the
younger generation,
B. Commending the successful use of the implementation of e-participation systems in
certain Member States i.e. through Finlands New Citizens Initiative Act,
C. Referring to the three principles of e-participation: e-enabling, e-engaging,
e-empowering, necessary for the realisation of e-democracy,
D. Confident that e-voting abolishes the need to travel to voting centers therefore
making the voting process more convenient, particularly for citizens unable to
travel,
E. Noting with concern the unfamiliarity as well as the disregard of citizens concerning
the existing e-participation tools,
F. Deeply alarmed by the exclusion of the people affected by the digital divide thus
resulting in compromising the democratic procedure,
G. Noting with regret the lack of a qualified agency in translation domains to be able to
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H. Aware of the threat that account violations, cyber attacks and government abuse
pose to e-voters,
I. Considering that e-participation will be a cost effective strategy besides the
immediate investment needed to fully implement e-voting1;
1. Congratulates Member States with significant e-democracy experience on their

individual efforts to promote e-participation and encourages all Member States to
follow their example while examining ways for further improvement;
2. Suggests the creation of an EU-wide online platform with individual profiles of

political candidates in national and European elections to be able to communicate
directly with voters;
3. Encourages the European Commission to collaborate with private actors such as

technology and communication companies to develop an e-voting system for the
European Parliament elections which can later be used as a basic tool for national
elections;
4. Considers the simplification of the European Citizens Initiative by facilitating

communication between potential supporters or petitioners and lowering the
requirements to get a petition started;
5. Proposes the establishment of an EU-wide online information platform about the

concept and the tools of e-democracy incorporating interactive methods such as
videos and redirecting users to respective national platforms;
6. Invites Member States to introduce e-participation as part of the school curriculum

and supporting the work of organisation of activities which involve the youth in civil
action and political engagement (such as the European Youth Parliament);
7. Asks the Member States to develop of training sessions fit for the needs of the
technologically underprivileged people, delivered in rural and urban schools
buildings by social workers and volunteers simulating e-participation procedures;
8. Calls for the Member States to use a vote authentication process consisting of
coordinated cards, two factor authentication system and sms-notifications in case of
vote changing to decrease chances of fraud in e-voting procedure;
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1 European Commission (2014). Study on eGovernment and the reduction of administrative burden: final report.
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9. Urges the European Commission to create an independent EU-wide agency

comprised of tech experts from all the Member States to supervise government
activity and ensure that the process of collecting the information is in line with
national and European data protection laws;
10. Welcomes the usage of the financial savings made through introducing e-voting:
a. to enhance the security of existing e-voting systems,
b. to invest in the training of aforementioned tech-experts.
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FACT SHEET
Digital Divide: Digital divide is the term used to explain the disadvantages of people who
do not have easy access to the internet because of poverty, physical handicaps, age, limited
digital literacy or residence in areas such as rural communities with little or no access to
broadband connections.
E-enabling: E-enabling refers to using technology to reach out to a wider public by provid-
ing citizens with more accessible and understandable information.
E-engaging: E-engaging specifically refers to e-participation of citizens in consultations
initiated by a government or a parliament through a top-down approach.
E-empowering: E-empowering citizens is supporting active participation and facilitating
bottom-up ideas to influence the political agenda.
New Citizens Initiative Act: The New Citizens Initiative Act is a law adopted by Finland in
2012 which allows any citizen of voting age to start a petition to propose to the government
either a change to an existing legislation or a completely new bill.
European Citizens Initiative: The European Citizens Initiative (ECI) is a supranational in-
strument of participatory democracy in the EU which gives citizens the right to directly take
part in the legislative process through a specific - mostly online procedure.
Two factor authentication system: Two Factor Authentication, also known as 2FA, two
step verification or TFA (as an acronym), is an extra layer of security that is known as multi
factor authentication that requires not only a password and username but also something
that only, and only, that user has on them, i.e. a piece of information only they should know
or have immediately to hand - such as a physical token.
Sms-notification: Sms notification system functions by sending an sms or an e-mail to the
voter, in case he decides to change his vote before the deadline set for the final submission
of votes.
Coordinated cards: Coordinated cards are physical cards given to each citizen with ran-
dom generated series of numbers, which are then requested for the e-vote submission to
complete.
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THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT
Recreating cities from within: With Europe being committed to the promotion of smart cities and
four out of five Europeans expected to live in urban areas by 2020, how can we tap into upcoming
technological and social innovations to ensure that urban development is socially just and
environmentally sustainable?
Submitted by: Michele Andreozzi (IT), Gabriele Bossi (IT), Thetis Georgiou (CY),
Ifighenia Karameliou (GR), Luana Kokona (AL), Angelos Kostopoulos
(GR), Athanasios Mallidis (GR), Natalija Markovic (RS), Elissavet
Roussi (GR), Anastasia Savvidou (GR), Vasileios Varsos (GR), Gustaf
Westin (Chairperson, SE)
A. Deeply alarmed by the serious health issues caused by air, water, soil and noise
pollution such as, but not limited to, respiratory problems, migraines, and
premature death1 2,
B. Deeply concerned about the insufficient enforcement of city planning regulations,
leaving room for short term monetary interest to influence city planning instead of
the common good,
C. Noting with regret that 44% of of EU citizens are not adequately informed about the
environmental impact of their household electricity and water consumption3,
D. Observing the lack of regulation related to ecologically sustainable housing,
considering that buildings are responsible for 40 % of energy consumption and 36 %
of CO2 emissions in the EU, 4
E. Noting with concern the inefficient management of household waste by local
governments resulting in increased environmental pollution and general
discomfort amongst citizens,
1 Spare the Air (2017). Health Effects.

2 European Environment Agency (2017). Noise.
16 3 The European Commission (2005). The attitudes of European citizens towards environment.
4 European Commission (2017). Buildings.
F. Concerned about the negative environmental effects of improper waste disposal by
industries in urban areas,
G. Emphasising the positive effects of urban green spaces such as, but not limited to,
improvement of mental health, the reduction of air, soil and water pollution as well
as mitigating urban heat1,
H. Alarmed by the high prevalence of automobiles and buses using fossil fuel based
engines instead of more eco-friendly alternatives,
I. Stressing that 85.9% of Europes energy comes from non-renewable energy sources
like oil and gas2,
J. Taking into consideration the negative effects of urban sprawl on poverty rates,
access to services, segregation, and pollution3;
1. Emphasises the need for efficient city planning, minimising the usage of resources
whilst providing the highest quality services and guaranteeing the health and safety
of all citizens;
2. Calls upon local governments, representatives of the civil society, the private sector
and NGOs to jointly create three-year plans detailing a citys development;
3. Further calls upon member states to launch environmental awareness media and
school campaigns regarding excessive household water and electricity consumption;
4. Suggests the creation of special tax credits by Member States for citizens and private
companies making a switch to and utilising renewable forms of energy for household
and company use;
5. Urges member states to adopt binding standards concerning ecological

sustainability for all newly constructed building;
6. Requests that Member States take actions to better implement the Waste Framework
Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC)4;
7. Further requests Member States to introduce randomised controls in industries to

make sure they are abiding to the prescribed waste disposal practices;
8. Encourages Member States to initiate and further fund projects supervised by the
European Commission, with the aim of building more green spaces in cities;
1 Project Evergreen (2017). Environmental Benefits of Green Space.
2 The Guardian (2017). Almost 90% of new power in Europe from renewable sources in 2016.
3 European Commission (2011). Cities of Tomorrow.
4 The Waste Management Directive is an EU directive which sets some basic principles for waste and lays down some basic 17
waste management principles.
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9. Further invites NGOs and Civil Society to contribute funds to the aforementioned
projects on a voluntary basis;
10. Urges Member States to reduce taxes for cars using environmentally friendly types of
engines;
11. Calls for the introduction of tax credits by Member States for people exchanging a car
running on fossil fuel for a car powered by renewable energy sources;
12. Further encourages Member States to introduce projects like the Incentives for
Cleaner Vehicles in Urban Europe (I-CVUE)1;
13. Recommends that Member States introduce special business grants for
entrepreneurs establishing a company in segregated areas.
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1 An initiative which aims at creating fleets of electric vehicles to be used in car-sharing schemes.
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THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL MARKET AND CONSUMER
PROTECTION
Giving shape to the future: many disruptive technologies such as the Internet of Things are
currently being developed and introduced. What legislative action should the EU take to support
companies and citizens in safely gaining access to new technologies, while keeping in mind both
the economic opportunities and the dangers that might arise?
Submitted by: Xhesika Aliaj (IT), Eleftheria Chatziargiriou (GR), Dimitrios Chatzis
(GR), Nicolas Dimitriou (GR), Panagiota-Thomai Gantzoudi (GR),
Jody Holland (UK), Maria Kalampaliki (GR), George Konstantos
(GR), Nicola Marino (IT), Amadeu Marques (PT), Ana Isabel Cunha
(Chairperson, PT).
A. Bearing in mind that the Internet of Things (IoT) industry is growing rapidly, with an
estimated 50 billion devices and objects anticipated to be connected to the Internet
by 20201,
B. Realising that the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
facilitates the collection, process and exchange of personal data without the
persons knowledge2,
C. Observing that the establishment of the Digital Single Market can boost the EU
economy by 415 billion EUR per year3,
D. Believing in the benefits of international competition within the IoT sector as a
mean of fostering innovation, productivity and growth,
E. Recognising the economic importance of having the IoT industry equally spread
throughout the Member States of the Digital Single Market, as currently its growth
has a high discrepancy from country to country4,
1 IEEE Spectrum (2016). Popular internet of things forecast of 50 billion devices by 2020 is outdated.
2 United Nations Conference On Trade And Development (2016), Data protection regulations and international data flows: Impli-
cations for trade and development
3 Digital single market: Bringing down barriers to unlock online opportunities
20 4 European Commission: Definition of a Research and Innovation Policy Leveraging Cloud Computing and IoT Combination
(2014), page 62
F. Pointing out the Article XIV 1of the World Trade Organization General Agreement
on Trade in Services where the EU is allowed to apply trade restrictions in order to
protect:
i. the privacy of individuals in relation to the processing and dissemination of
personal data,
ii. the confidentiality of individuals records and accounts,
G. Contemplating that the right to be forgotten does not guarantee the deletion of
shared data upon request, being only applied where personal data storage is no
longer necessary or irrelevant for the original purposes of the data processing,
H. Concerned that citizens find difficulties in comprehending data contracts due to
complex terminology2,
I. Deeply alarmed by the fact that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and large
enterprises lack general awareness of the requirements of the new General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR) as only 9% of Information Technology and business
professionals are confident they will be fully ready to comply with GDPR3,
J. Stressing that many companies are struggling to abide by the latest data protection
regulations due to the frequent introduction of new reforms;
1. Congratulates the European Commission in reaffirming the European Investment

Banks (EIB) commitment concerning the improvement of High Speed Internet
infrastructure within the EU;
2. Requests the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) to work closely with
consumer rights organisations such as the European Consumer Organisation (ECO)
in raising public awareness of the consumers data protection rights through:
a. producing comprehensive media output,
b. sharing the produced output on their websites,
c. cooperating with social platforms for its promotion;
3. Encourages Member States to update their educational programmes by providing

students with IoT related classes;
4. Designates the Digital Single Market strategy as the umbrella framework for the
implementation of relevant national legislation and data protection regulations;
5. Endorses the reestablishment of the 2012 IoT Expert Group in assisting the European
Commission with regards to the circumstances demanding the invoking of Article XIV
of the WTOs GATS;
1 General Agreement on Trade in Services, Article XIV

2 General Agreement on Trade in Services, Article XIV 21
3 Survey conducted by Dell on European Unions new General Data Protection Regulation (2016).
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PROTECTION
6. Calls upon the creation of a partnership between the European Commission and the
European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) to test the security of IoT devices and
provide them with approval certificates to be imprinted on their products;
7. Asks the European Commission to offer financial and advisory support to Small
and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in reducing the breaches in their security problems
related to IoT devices;
8. Urges the European Commission to reform the criteria of the right to be forgotten
to specifically include provisions protecting the anonymity of the political refugees
and state protected witnesses;
9. Urges the European Commission to establish a regulation for companies with pre-
tax revenue over 1 million EUR, under which they would have to provide their clients
with a comprehensive video and summary of their terms and services;
10. Urges the European Commission to create a GDPR related regulation where:
a. newly formed and already existing companies will be obliged to get informed
about GDPR and implement its measures with the help of professionals and
advisors on the field,
b. a trial period is established within which all businesses have to adapt to the
reforms made by the GDPR.
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FACT SHEET
Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the installation of sensors on daily-life objects, and their
connection to the internet through specific protocols for information exchange and com-
munications, in order to achieve amongst others intelligent recognition, tracking, monitor-
ing and management.
The Digital Single Market aims to open up digital opportunities for people and business
and enhance Europes position as a world leader in the digital economy.
The World Trade Organization General Agreement on Trade in Services aims to create
a credible and reliable system of international trade rules while ensuring fair and equitable
treatment of all participants.
The Right to be forgotten is the individuals right to request his or her personal data to be
removed from accessibility via a search engine.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is part of the 2012 EU Data Protection
Reform and aims to modernise and unify rules, allowing businesses to make the most of
the opportunities of the Digital Single Market by cutting red tape and benefiting from rein-
forced consumer trust.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is a non-profit European Union institution based in
Luxembourg that provides loans and guarantees, offering technical assistance and venture
capital for business projects that are expected to further EU policy objectives.
The European Consumer Organisation (ECO) is an umbrella consumers group, founded

in 1962. Based in Brussels, Belgium, it brings together 42 European consumer organisations
from 31 countries.
The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) is a non-profit member organization
that brings together critical infrastructure stake owners and security experts to deploy
secure European critical energy grids and relevant infrastructure.
The 2012 IoT Expert Group consists of a group of experts on the Internet of Things with
the mission of advising the European Commission on how to address the technical, legal
and organisational challenges related to disruptive technologies on a European level.
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THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
On the edge of Europe: With the rising turmoil and diplomatic disputes in the Eastern Europe and
the Caucasus, how can the EU foster tighter relationship with the Eastern Partnership countries
and secure consistent cooperation on the field of energy trade?
Submitted by: Susana Carreras (ES), Christina Gkertsou (GR), Alexandra Kotsaki
(GR), Vasileios Makris (GR), Fiona Rechberg (AT), Alexandros
Violetti (CY), Giorgos Zachariadis (GR), Constance de Walque (BE).
A. Emphasising the importance of the Eastern Partnership (EaP)1 and specifically the
Energy Flagship Initiative (EFI)2,
B. Regretting the lack of consensus3 amongst Member States regarding the core ideas
which define the Eastern Partnership,
C. Bearing in mind the deteriorating relations4 between Russia and the EU further
worsened by the 2015 international sanctions imposed by both sides,
D. Aware of the interdependency between Russia and the EU with regards to energy
trade as observed by the fact that one third of the EUs gas is currently supplied by
Russia5,
E. Alarmed by the lack of research and programmes6 to use renewable energy sources
in most EaP countries,
1 The Eastern Partnership (EaP) is a joint policy initiative launched at the Prague Summit in May 2009. It aims to deepen and
strengthen relations between the European Union and its six Eastern neighbours: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and
Ukraine.
2 The Energy Flagship Initiative, launched in 2010, has three main goals: to facilitate the trade of gas and electricity between the
EU and the six Eastern European partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Republic of Moldova and Ukraine), to improve
energy efficiency and to expand the use of renewable energy sources.
3 CEPS (2014). Seven challenges to the Eastern Partnership.
4 Council of the EU (2017). EU restrictive measures in response to the crisis in Ukraine.
24 5 European Parliament (2015). EU-Russia Energy relations: stuck together?
6 UNECE (2017). Investment in renewable energy still lacking in 17 countries.
F. Noting with concern the lack of incentives1 for private businesses to invest in
renewable energy in EaP countries,
G. Keeping in mind the plans for the construction of pipelines in the South Caucasus2;
1. Encourages the European Commission and the EaP countries to further implement
the policies on renewable energy;
2. Urges Member States to agree on a common European approach regarding the aims
of the EaP;
3. Instructs the EU to redefine the final goal of the EaP with all participating countries;
4. Designates the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security
Policy to engage in multilateral talks with Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Belarus with
regards to integrating them in the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area
(DCFTA)3;
5. Calls upon the Directorate-General on Trade to put talks into motion with new
potential trade partners, such as Norway and Saudi Arabia, in order to diversify the
energy sources of the EU;
6. Reaffirms the necessity of reaching the Energy 2020 Targets4, specifically in the
fields of renewables and energy efficiency;
7. Invites universities and educational institutions across the EU and EaP countries to:
a. create a common online platform containing relevant information and
knowledge on renewable energy,
b. use that platform to increase communication and cooperation,
c. organise annual conferences on renewable energy;
8. Requests the European Central Bank to facilitate the provision of loans to private
investors willing to fund research on renewable energy in EaP countries;
9. Directs the EU to actively support and demand the hastening of the construction of
the Trans-Caspian pipeline as an alternative option for the EUs gas supply.
1 OECD (2014). Access to private finance for environmental investments in EU EaP countries.
2 BP Azerbaijan (2017). South Caucasus Pipeline.
3 The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) Initiative East mandate aims to strengthen the economic develop-
ment in the countries which have signed an association agreement with the EU - namely Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine
(DCFTA East countries) - by providing financial and technical support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
4 European Commission (2010). Energy 2020 a strategy for competitive, secure, and sustainable energy. ( 25
THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION
Redrawing the limits of education: With educational institutions within Europe not having
evolved at the same pace as society and technological progress, how can they be shaped in order
to provide a better learning, more purposeful and empowering experience for the European
youth as well as guarantee that the workforce of the future contributes to an economy shaped by
automation?
Submitted by: Josh Conway (UK), Valeria Giustarini (IT), Dimitris Konstan
taras (GR), Erges Mema (AL), Yago Molano (ES), Christina Nikiforidou
(GR), Ali Akbar Nourouzi (AT), Emmanouela Pagoni (GR), Ismini-
Michaela Papadimitropoulou (GR), Marios Pappas (GR), Pavlos
Paraskevopoulos (GR), Maritte Peutz (Chairperson, NL).
A. Regretting the focus on success in a traditional labour market, rather than on values
and purpose within educational systems,
B. Seriously concerned that the public perception of the purpose of education centers
around traditional academia1,
C. Recognising that educational institutions often fail to prepare students for entering
the working world due to their distance to reality and the lack of a practical
approach,
D. Bearing in mind that outdated curricula contribute to the mismatch of skills2 in the
labour market,
E. Acknowledging that this mismatch will be further exacerbated with the progress of
automation and stagnation of educational institutions,
F. Regretting the low quality of educational materials and insufficient delivery by
poorly trained teachers, leading to confusion amongst students,
26 1 Ken Robinson, Changing Education Paradigms

2 The mismatch of skills is defined as the gap between an individuals job skills and the demands of the job market.
G. Deeply alarmed that over-specialisation limits broad and interdisciplinary
knowledge, therefore reducing the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing labour
market and contributing to the rise of unemployment,
H. Recognising the important contribution of the learning environment for the
personal development and well-being of students,
I. Noting with regret that key intercultural values of the EU are not always transmitted
to students,
J. Regretting students lack of purpose, low self-esteem and fear of failure caused by:
i. standardisation of exam systems and curricula,
ii. strict grouping of students by age or academic performance,
K. Regretting the lack of autonomy in teaching in some Member States1, leading to the
loss of a personalised approach that is tailored to each individuals needs;
1. Encourages educational institutions to promote teaching styles based on values

and purpose;
2. Calls upon the Ministries of Education of Member States to reconsider the balance
between practical and theoretical learning through including more practical
knowledge when reforming the national curricula;
3. Requests the Directorate General for Culture and Education of the European
Commission to frequently evaluate the relevancy of information taught in across
curricula with regards to the skills and knowledge demanded by the rapidly changing
labour market;
4. Further calls upon educational institutions to increase the emphasis on critical

and lateral thinking in their respective schemes through the implementation of
programmes dedicated to the development of 21st century skills2;
5. Invites the Ministries of Education of Member States to inform teachers about

teacher training programmes with the aim of innovating teaching methods such as
the European School Network3;
6. Congratulates initiatives of teachers to highlight and act upon any potential overlap
amongst subjects;
1 Eurydica, Directorate-General of Culture and Education of the European Commission, Levels of Autonomy and Responsibili-
ties of Teachers in Europe
2 21st century skills include problem solving, divergent and critical thinking and cooperation 27
3 The European School Network is a small platform that arranges i.a. exchanges of ideas by teachers.
THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION
7. Further invites local governments to equip future educational institutions with:

a. adequate teaching resources,
b. technological equipment,
c. sufficient green spaces;
8. Recommends schools to create a respectful and positive atmosphere in their

premises through:
a. support schemes amongst students,
b. creating opportunities for and encouraging students to participate;
9. Supports EU exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and eTwinning that enable

teachers and schools to provide their students with intercultural experiences;
10. Further suggests the Ministries of Education of Member States to group students in
multi-aged groups in sections with a range of plus minus 4 years without segregating
in groups based on academic performance;
11. Requests the Ministries of Education of Member States to decrease the focus on
standardised examination and increase the weight of teachers feedback and
evaluations when assessing students capabilities in:
a. interim feedback during mandatory schooling,
b. the selection process for university studies;
12. Further recommends the Ministries of Education of Member States to revise

education systems by granting more autonomy to teachers and individual
educational institutions.
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29
THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
Inequality within: Balancing the economic disparities between the European North and the South
was one of the primary goals of the European Project. However, the economic gap between the
Members States is still wide and inequality in society at large is increasing. Should the EU take
further action in order to achieve this core endeavour?
Submitted by: Leonor Amaral (PT), Julia Collado (ES), Marvin Huber (AT), John
Papadopoulos (GR), Aimilios Pistofidis-Chatzidimitriou (GR),
Ioannis Tellis (GR), Margherita Toresella (IT), Anastasia Tsilivakou
(GR), Krlis Krsli (Chairperson, LV)
A. Alarmed by the fact that the unemployment rates in Southern Member States1 in
2016 constituted 21.7%, whilst in Northern Member States2 it totalled 2.9%,3
B. Noting with regret that 213 billion EUR of the income from taxes4 in Southern
Member States were lost due to bail-out policies implemented after the financial
crisis in 2008,
C. Deeply disturbed that austerity measures lead to a decrease in educational, cultural
and technological development in Southern Member States,
D. Noting with concern the ratio of the informal economy in Eurozone Member States
that range from 7.6% in North to 31.9%5 in Southern Member States,
1 Such as Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.

2 Such as Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and
Slovakia.
3 Eurostat (2017) Unemployment rates, seasonally adjusted, June 2017.
4 Euractiv (2017) The bailout business in the EU.
30 5 Friedrich Schneider (2015) Size and Development of the Shadow Economy of 31 European and 5 other OECD Countries from
2003 to 2015.
E. Deeply concerned about the rising scepticism in Northern Member States regarding
the use of their funds aiming to support Southern economies under the auspices of
the European Stability Mechanism (ESM),
F. Fully alarmed that the issuance of Eurobonds in the Eurozone undergoes complex
procedures1 as an amendment of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
Union (TFEU) would be required for them to be lawfully introduced;
1. Invites the European Investment Fund (EIF) to support self-employment and start-
up companies in Southern Member States through financial aid under the Pan
European Venture Capital Fund until 2020;
2. Requests the European Funds for Strategic Investment (EFSI) to prioritise financial
support for foreign investors operating in Southern Member States;
3. Urges European Commission to include the bail-in system in the existing Bank
Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD);
4. Suggests the ESM to reconsider their stance on austerity measures implemented on

Southern Member States;
5. Encourages Member States to follow the example set by the Portuguese practice
E-Fatura;
6. Calls for the ESM to introduce monthly reports on the usage of allocated funds by
Member States included in the support programme;
7. Further invites the European Central Bank (ECB) to consider partial Eurobonds
without joint guarantees;
8. Calls upon the ECB to issue Blue Bonds to prevent debt crises in Southern Member
States, while at the same time enforcing fiscal sustainability.
31
1 The complex process to amend the TFEU takes years of negotiation including ratification by Member States.
FACT SHEET
Bail-out is an act of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it

from collapse.
Austerity measures are reductions in government spending, increases in tax revenues or
both.
European Stability Mechanism is an organisation which safeguards and provides instant
access to financial assistance programmes for Member States of the Eurozone in financial
difficulty.
Eurobonds are debt investments whereby an investor loans a certain amount of money,
for a certain amount of time, with a certain interest rate, to the Eurozone bloc altogether,
which then forwards the money to individual governments.
The European Investment Fund is a European Union agency for the provision of finance
to SMEs.
The European Fund for Strategic Investments is an initiative to help overcome the cur-
rent investment gap in the EU.
The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (2007) is one of two primary
Treaties of the European Union which form the detailed basis of European law.
Bail-in is rescuing a financial institution on the brink of failure by making its creditors and
depositors take a loss on their holdings.
Recovery and Resolution directive is a framework for authorities to manage bank fail-
ures effectively.
Blue Bonds are bonds which pool up to 60% of Eurozone nations GDP of their national
debt under joint and several liability as senior sovereign debt (blue tranche), thereby re-
ducing the borrowing cost for that part of the debt.
E-Fatura is a programme in Portugal, when companies give customers the chance to in-
clude their tax number in the receipt emitted. Citizens are given a tax reduction depending
on their spending. This makes them ask for receipt when purchasing a good or a service,
making it harder for companies to take part in informal economy.
The Pan-European Venture Capital Fund-of-Funds programme aims to further address
Europes equity gap, the fragmentation of the VC market and to attract additional private
funding from institutional investors into the EU venture capital asset class.
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33
THE COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Beyond the urban limits: Taking note from the EUs Rural Development Policies priorities
and its goals for 2020, how should Europes food supply be secured, given rising standards for
sustainable food production and climate smart agriculture, whilst at the same time increasing the
competitiveness of rural economies and the sustainable management of natural resources of such
territories?
Submitted by: Matilde Santana (PT), Vladimir Kogan (FR), Annika Aichholzer (AT),
Victoria Datsi (GR), Katerina Stathakarou (GR), Nikos Theologou
(GR), Niki Veggou (GR), Joel Juntunen (Chairperson, FI)
A. Profoundly concerned by Europes rapid urbanisation and decrease of farming

activity, which is estimated to result in the decline of 30 million hectares of farmed
land by 20301,
B. Alarmed by the fact that traditional cultivation is neither as efficient nor sustainable
as it should be,
C. Recognising Member States high production costs result in a comparative
disadvantage for European food production, higher prices and hence increasing the
import of food products from outside the EU,
D. Pointing out that 12 million hectares of land are lost each year to desertification due
to unsustainable agriculture practices2,
E. Having considered that farmers are neither educated nor incentivised3 to implement
innovative and sustainable food production methods,
F. Noting with regret that the monopolisation of the agri-market by big corporations
who due to their market power can influence wholesale prices,
1 Rewilding Europe (2015). Background and Goals.

34 2 World Wildlife Fund (2011). What we do.
3 European Commission (2013). Share of farm managers.
G. Bearing in mind the devastating threat that natural disasters such as fires pose
to agriculture, such as the 2013 flood, exceeding over 1 billion EUR of damage on
agriculture alone1,
H. Anxious that, due to the lack of implementation of recovery strategies such as
insurance schemes on the national level, farmers livelihoods are highly vulnerable
to said threats;
1. Calls upon Member States to provide incentives to new farmers in rural areas in the
form of tax returns;
2. Further recommends Member States to adopt stricter regulations related to food

production such as gas emissions and water waste;
3. Invites the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency (CHAFEA)
to create a programme to enhance the competitiveness of local farmers through
supporting and developing farmers markets;
4. Calls upon the European Commission to reallocate the Common Agriculture Policys
(CAP) budget towards the further supporting sustainable agricultural production
practices;
5. Invites the Executive Agency Education, Audiovisual and Culture (EACEA) to create
a free online education platform in order to guarantee access to information on
cutting-edge agricultural practices;
6. Further invites EACEA to explore the possibility of creating an online degree

in innovative and sustainable food production in cooperation with European
universities;
7. Instructs CHAFEA to provide existing farmers associations and unions with economic
advisors in order to ensure their competitiveness against big corporations;
8. Recommends the European Commission to explore and incentivise the

implementation of innovative technologies such as soil-less farming in Member
States in order to increase domestic sustainable food production and protect farms
from natural disasters;
9. Encourages Member States to reinforce existing insurance schemes2 to guarantee a

sufficient compensation for losses caused by disasters.
1 Euractiv (2013). Flooding costs farmers 1 billion as damage tally continues. 35

2 European Commission (2006). Agricultural Insurance schemes.
THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME
AFFAIRS I
Upholding internal limits: Can the Schengen agreement be revised to provide a unified approach
to the meet the current challenges and address fears related to the influx of refugees and the
threat of terrorism, whilst upholding its founding principles of freedom of movement and
security?
Submitted by: Xanthi Agoraki (GR), Stergios Bartzokas (GR), Claudia Dorman-
Alonso (ES), Raffaella Meninno (IT), Luke Moynan (UK), Vasiliki
Plessia (GR), Ins Silva (PT), Andreas Loutzidis (Chairperson, GR).
The European Youth Parlaiment,
A. Alarmed by the increasing tensions between the Schengen countries as well as their
scepticism towards the importance of the Agreement itself1 due to the migrant crisis
placing additional burdens on the Southern Schengen countries2,
B. Acknowledging the reintroduction of temporary internal border controls of some
Schengen countries as part of their approach to contain the influx of asylum
seekers,
C. Recognising the financial impact 3that the reintroduction of internal borders within
the Schengen area might have as well as the fact that it compromises the Citizens
Rights Directive,
D. Concerned by the insufficient control of the external borders of the Schengen Area
which is becoming increasingly important due to the increased flow of asylum
seekers,
E. Expressing its concern about the Schengen Information System (SIS) not being
coherently applied at the external borders of the Schengen Area leading to asylum
seekers not being thoroughly documented and checked,
1 The Guardian (2016). Is the Schengen dream of Europe without borders becoming a thing of the past?
36 2 European Commission (2017). Temporary Reintroduction of Border Controls.
3 Financial Times. EU border controls would cost bloc 470bn, says German think-tank.
F. Further noting that the current situation exacerbates the fear1 of islamist terrorist
attacks amongst the citizens of Schengen countries,
G. Deeply alarmed by the unfair distribution2 of asylum seekers caused by the Dublin III
Regulation putting the weight of the migrant crisis on the Southern countries of the
Schengen Area which are also the first countries that the asylum seekers enter,
H. Aware of the fact that a number of asylum seekers breach the Schengen Agreement
by applying for asylum in multiple countries;
1. Suggests the revision of the Dublin III Regulation through the introduction of a more
proportionate distribution system of asylum seekers among Schengen countries
by setting a minimum number of asylum applications that a country should accept
based on the GDP3 and the capacity of each country in terms of infrastructure,
educational and health systems as well as employment services;
2. Further recommends the revision of the Dublin III Regulation by allow asylum seekers
to apply for asylum to the Schengen country of their preference independently from
their country of entrance but without leaving said country;
3. Proposes that Member States which do not comply with the new asylum distribution
system should face strict financial sanctions;
4. Calls upon immediate improvement on the procedures being implemented in the

hotspots to ensure that all asylum seekers are processed through the EU LISA tools,
ensuring their proper registration and documentation, with the potential added cost
be covered by the Schengen countries;
5. Recommends that the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (EBCG) extend the
scope of its operations to control and protect the external borders of the Schengen
Area as well as to identify and secure potential vulnerable sections of the borders;
6. Further recommend the EBCG to be strengthened in terms of financial,

administrative, technological and resources support from Schengen countries;
7. Suggests the creation of a common European intelligence agency to gather and share
intelligence from Schengen countries regarding terrorist suspects who have already
entered the Schengen Area and might have avoid being documented.
1 CNN ( 2016). 2015 Paris Attacks fast facts.

2 The New York Times (2015). Seeking a Fair Distribution of Migrants in Europe.
3 Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all final goods and services produced in a period 37
(quarterly or yearly) or income.
FACTSHEET
The Schengen Agreement is a treaty which led to the creation of Europes Schengen Area,
in which internal border checks have largely been abolished. It proposed measures in-
tended to gradually abolish border checks at the signatories common borders, including
reduced speed vehicle checks which allowed vehicles to cross borders without stopping,
allowing residents in border areas freedom to cross borders away from fixed checkpoints,
and the harmonisation of visa policies.
The Schengen Information System (SIS) is a highly efficient large-scale information

system that supports external border control and law enforcement cooperation in the
Schengen States. The SIS enables competent authorities, such as police and border guards,
to enter and consult alerts on certain categories of wanted or missing persons and objects.
An SIS alert not only contains information about a particular person or object but also clear
instructions on what to do when the person or object has been found.
The Dublin III Regulation is a European Union (EU) law that determines the EU Mem-
ber State responsible to examine an application for asylum seekers seeking international
protection under the Geneva Convention and the EU Qualification Directive, within the
European Union. It is the cornerstone of the Dublin System, which consists of the Dublin
Regulation and the EURODAC Regulation, which establishes a Europe-wide fingerprinting
database for unauthorised entrants to the EU.
Asylum shopping is the practice by asylum seekers of applying for asylum in several states
or seeking to apply in a particular state after transiting other states.
The Visa Information System (VIS) allows Schengen States to exchange visa data. It
consists of a central IT system and of a communication infrastructure that links this central
system to national systems. VIS connects consulates in non-EU countries and all external
border crossing points of Schengen States. It processes data and decisions relating to ap-
plications for short-stay visas to visit, or to transit through, the Schengen Area. The system
can perform biometric matching, primarily of fingerprints, for identification and verifica-
tion purposes.
The Citizens Rights Directive (also sometimes called the Free Movement Directive)
defines the right of free movement for citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), which
includes the member states of the European Union (EU) and the three European Free Trade
Association (EFTA) members Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. Switzerland, which is a
member of EFTA but not of the EEA, is not bound by the Directive but rather has a separate
bilateral agreement on free movement with the EU.
38
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (EBCG), previously called Frontex, is an
agency of the European Union tasked with border control of the European Schengen Area,
in coordination with the border and coast guards of Schengen Area member states.
Hotspots are the EU-run reception centers in frontline member states like Italy and Greece
to identify and fingerprint migrants and refugees.
EU-LISA, the European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems
in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, is called to increase the added value of ICT
technology to the citizens of EU and through it to facilitate and proactively contribute to
the success of the EU policies in the area of justice and home affairs and to support the
Member States (MS) in their efforts for safer Europe.
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OF THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF EYP GREECE

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PROCEDURE AND TIME-SETTINGS

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Deeply concerned by the impacts of global warming on the Earth,

1. Suggests Member States to enhance the economic potential of economic

2. Seeks to uphold the Paris Agreement in its the voluntary nature;

5. Supports efforts in regards to collaboration between states on climate change issues

6. Recommends the Directorate-General for Climate Action to establish a programme to

7. Encourages the Council of Ministers to approve the proposal of the European

8. Invites Member States to encourage the active contribution of citizens on a regional

European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) is an initiative at European level to reduce

The European Youth Parliament,

5. Encourages the Council of the EU to take action towards coordinating and

6. Invites Member States to further invest in underdeveloped areas of urban centres

9. Calls upon the European Commission to set up a fund to finance:

11. Recommends Member States, regional authorities and educational institutions to

European Charter of Fundamental Rights. Chapter II.

2. This right includes the possibility to receive free compulsory education.

The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is an internation-

The European Youth Parliament,

1. Congratulates Member States with significant e-democracy experience on their

2. Suggests the creation of an EU-wide online platform with individual profiles of

3. Encourages the European Commission to collaborate with private actors such as

4. Considers the simplification of the European Citizens Initiative by facilitating

5. Proposes the establishment of an EU-wide online information platform about the

6. Invites Member States to introduce e-participation as part of the school curriculum

9. Urges the European Commission to create an independent EU-wide agency

The European Youth Parliament,

1 Spare the Air (2017). Health Effects.

5. Urges member states to adopt binding standards concerning ecological

7. Further requests Member States to introduce randomised controls in industries to

The European Youth Parliament,

1. Congratulates the European Commission in reaffirming the European Investment

3. Encourages Member States to update their educational programmes by providing

1 General Agreement on Trade in Services, Article XIV

The European Consumer Organisation (ECO) is an umbrella consumers group, founded

The European Youth Parliament,

The European Youth Parliament,

26 1 Ken Robinson, Changing Education Paradigms

1. Encourages educational institutions to promote teaching styles based on values

4. Further calls upon educational institutions to increase the emphasis on critical

5. Invites the Ministries of Education of Member States to inform teachers about

7. Further invites local governments to equip future educational institutions with:

8. Recommends schools to create a respectful and positive atmosphere in their

9. Supports EU exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and eTwinning that enable

12. Further recommends the Ministries of Education of Member States to revise

The European Youth Parliament,

1 Such as Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.

4. Suggests the ESM to reconsider their stance on austerity measures implemented on

Bail-out is an act of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Profoundly concerned by Europes rapid urbanisation and decrease of farming

1 Rewilding Europe (2015). Background and Goals.

2. Further recommends Member States to adopt stricter regulations related to food