TICINO 2023

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27 NSC of EYP Switzerland

Resolution Booklet
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

ORDER
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY II (ITRE II)

THE COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (REGI)

THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (EMPL)

THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY

(FEMM)

THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM II (TRAN II)

THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

(AGRI)

THE COMMITTEE ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

(ENVI)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH

THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY II (ITRE II)

THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS (AFET)

THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM I (TRAN II)

THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS (LIBE)

THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION CULT

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GA Procedure - Ticino 2023
1. The board announces the name of the proposing committee and reads out the topic (90
seconds)

2. The board gives the GA a moment to read through the resolution (60
seconds)

3. Defence speech from the podium (2 min) (1 speaker)

4. 2 position speeches from the podium (2x 1.5 min)

5. Response to the position speeches (90 seconds)

6. Debate round 1 (10 min)

7. Debate round 2 (10 min)

8. Debate round 3 (10 min)

9. Two committees are chosen to propose an amendment (3 min)

10. The proposing committee has time to decide to implement amendments to the policy
proposals based on rounds of debate and the amendment round (90 seconds) (1 change,
addition, change, or removal which is communicated to the board via the chairperson)

11. The board reads out the proposed amendment (30 seconds) (only amendments
approved by the board will be read out)

12. Summation speech (2 min) (1-2 speakers)

13. Voting (4 min)

Total time: 50-55 minutes

General rules
1. The General Assembly (GA) needs to be an open space that allows and encourages
delegates to openly voice their ideas and opinions, in a respectful and constructive
manner. Boards should be aware that delegates feel under a great deal of pressure during
GAs, and should use their position to support and encourage them. Their focus should be
on providing participants with an educational experience, discussing together and
exchanging ideas as to different ways to achieve an aim.

2. During the GA, participants discuss each motion for a resolution separately in strict
accordance with this procedure.

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 3. There should be an adequate amount of time scheduled for each motion for a resolution to
be discussed.

4. A break has to be provided after every two motions for a resolution have been discussed,
with the exception that once every day, three motions for a resolution may be discussed in
a row and without a break.

5. All participants are required to observe appropriate and respectful manners. This does not
include an obligation for participants to wear formal clothes.

6. The board leads the Assembly and has the final authority on decisions within the
boundaries of this GA procedure.

7. Any participant wishing to speak during the GA may only do so after having been
recognised by the board.

8. The content of the points made by the participants must be related to the resolution under
consideration.

9. Any points made by the participants are delivered from the floor unless stated otherwise.
10. Each committee is provided with a set of placards (abbreviation of the committee name,
direct response, personal privilege, point of order).

a. The committee name placard is raised when a member of the committee would
like to address the assembly.

b. The direct response placard is raised together with the committee name placard
when the committee would like to exercise their right to use the direct response. c. The
personal privilege placard is raised to indicate that a member of the committee cannot
hear or comprehend what is being said.

d. The point of order placard is raised together with the committee name placard
when the board violates the procedure. Only chairpersons can raise the
placard.

Procedure
1. At the beginning of each debate, a member of the board announces the name of the
proposing committee and the topic of the motion for the resolution.

2. The board can give the Assembly a few moments to refresh their memory as to the
resolution about to be debated.

3. On behalf of the proposing committee, one speaker delivers the defence speech from the
podium. The speech may last no longer than two minutes.

4. The board has to grant the opportunity for the delivery of two position speeches. The board

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 assigns one and a half minutes to each speaker to deliver a speech from the podium.

Position speeches can either represent agreement or disagreement with the overall
position/direction that the motion for the resolution proposes. The speakers should
approach these speeches constructively, and, in the case of speeches in disagreement,
explain their reasoning for the disagreement and suggest alternative options that would
have been more suitable, and why. Ideally, there is one position speech in agreement
and one in disagreement.

5. The proposing committee has the possibility to respond to these position speeches. One
speaker may use 90 seconds to respond on behalf of the proposing committee.

Debate
6. The board opens the discussion on the motion for the resolution to the entire Assembly.
Any delegate can voice their opinion on the motion for the resolution.

a. Adequate time should be provided to the proposing committee so that they can
react to the ongoing discussion.

b. Only one point at a time may be voiced.

c. The board moderates the discussion.

d. Delegates express their personal opinion on the motion under consideration. e.

Every committee has the right to appoint a direct response to a delegate up to
three times per debate. The board will immediately recognise the appointed
delegate as the next speaker. The speaker has to directly address the last point
made by the preceding speaker.

f. The board reserves the right not to recognise every Direct Response raised. Whether
a second or third Direct Response in one Debate is recognised, is up to the
discretion of the board. This is to ensure that it is not used in a manner that
disadvantages balanced interventions from all committees.

7. The board opens the floor for two amendments suggested by the entire Assembly. These
amendments need to be concrete and directly implementable.

8. The proposing committee has 90 seconds to determine whether, based on the debate and
the previous suggested amendments, to implement an amendment to the policy
proposals. A maximum of one such amendment can be submitted by the proposing
committee and, once approved by the board, is communicated and projected to the
Assembly. These amendments should have a clear aim to improve and/or complete the
resolution. They also have to be substantial, so no amendments to syntax or grammar.
Before delivering the concluding speeches, the proposing committee is given a bit of time
to discuss whether they decide to accept any of the amendments, and the board will

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 announce their decision to the Assembly. Voting will then take place on the updated
resolution.

9. On behalf of the proposing committee, one or two speakers conclude the debate with a
summation speech from the podium. The speech may last a maximum of two minutes.

Votes
10. The motion for a resolution is submitted to a vote by the Assembly.

a. Each delegate has one vote and votes in line with their personal opinion. No proxy
voting is allowed.

b. A delegate can decide to vote either in favour, against or abstain from voting for the
motion for a resolution. The board may not encourage a specific vote. c. A majority is
required for a motion to pass. The motion for a resolution is adopted when there are
more votes in favour than votes against. In the event of a tie, the motion fails.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION THE COMMITTEE ON
INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY
(ITRE II)

The Future of Tomorrow: According to the Eurobarometer, 46% of young people would be open to
setting up their own business; however, this is something that only a small minority pursues. Barriers
such as lack of capital, financial risks and knowledge, can all explain why so few can take on the risk
of starting a business. How should Europe go about supporting and encouraging young
entrepreneurs, which would thereafter boost the economy?

Submitted by: Fiona Brütsch (Kantonsschule Kreuzlingen), Amelia Kowalik (Poland), Nina Król
(Poland), Eric Lambert (Collège Sismondi I), Tobias Mørup (Denmark), Gianluca
Quiram (Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland II), Grela Rabi (Kantonsschule
Sargans I ), Emily Yang (Rämibühl II), Maria Yankova (BG, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to empower potential entrepreneurs to establish their
own businesses by supporting them in overcoming barriers such as a lack of education and
funding. Furthermore, it seeks to create an environment that fosters and encourages young
entrepreneurs, thereby stimulating economic growth and prosperity across Europe,

because,

● The EU does not offer direct funding to start-ups,

● New entrepreneurs lack the experience needed to produce a specific business vision and
plan,

● Entrepreneurship education typically only takes place at universities, making it less

accessible to the general public,

● 35% of businesses fail due to a lack of market demand,

● There is a lack of guidance on entrepreneurship from experienced mentors, with only 22%
of start-ups having a mentor,

● 18% of failed businesses did not succeed due to regulatory challenges, such as legal issues
and inaccessible financial accounting,

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 ● The lack of a healthy work-life balance and effective coping mechanisms result in a loss of
focus and entrepreneurial burn-out,

● Restricted access to capital, reluctance to take financial risks, and challenges in acquiring
external funding lead to the lack of diversity in the pool of entrepreneurs,

● Scepticism against high-risk business endeavours and a lack of trust towards young people
often lead to entrepreneurial failure being perceived as a negative outcome rather than an
opportunity for valuable learning and growth;

by,

1. Urging Member States to provide tax incentives and fund start-ups for a maximum of two
years after being set up;

2. Encouraging the Enterprise Europe Network to create educational workshops and

mentorship programs similar to the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program;

3. Suggesting that Member States introduce entrepreneurial project weeks that train
planning and communication skills;

4. Asking the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) to develop a digital
framework under which data and information about different branches of the Single
Market of the EU is available;

5. Inviting the European Commission to launch diverse campaigns raising awareness about
already existing opportunities, with the target audience being aspiring business owners;

6. Further inviting the Directorate-General of Informatics (DG DIGIT) to develop user-friendly

online platforms that facilitate compliance reporting, tax filings, and other regulatory
obligations;

7. Supporting the national Ministries of Education in integrating lessons on a healthy

work-life balance in secondary education by inviting experts on sustainable work
conditions;

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8. Suggesting the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) initiate loan programs
that are specialised in helping people from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
to fund their businesses;

9. Requesting the Council of Europe to introduce an online platform framework for

entrepreneurial support, providing the necessary networking space for minority groups;

10. Welcoming the Directorate-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
to facilitate knowledge exchange meetings between successful business owners and new
business owners.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (REGI)

Going for a stroll: With more compact walkable urban planning having been shown to have
positive benefits on the wellbeing of its inhabitants while simultaneously being potentially
anxiety inducing. What measures can European states take concerning city and transport
infrastructure design, to foster this new living approach?

Submitted by: Julia Bachmann (EMS Schiers), Annette Fivaz (Collège Sismondi), Aaron Hug
(Kantonsschule Sargans II), Ebba Lind (Sweden), Tilde Lundquist (Sweden), Ipek
Sagnak (Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland II), Eric Thörnborg (SE, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to prioritise creating infrastructure that would
encourage active mobility1 whilst taking economic and environmental sustainability into
account. The European Youth Parliament aims to include the citizens and stakeholders in
the process and ensure their representation and welfare. The European Youth Parliament
focuses on the widespread adaptability of the proposal,

because,

● The energy crisis and inflation of energy prices inhibit widespread development of public
infrastructure,

● There is not enough awareness and education to incentivise active mobility,

● The usage of cars is still necessary for many city residents, as it increases accessibility,
especially for families with young children or disabled people,

● Public transportation in Northern and Western Europe is financially inaccessible due to the
high cost for consumers,

● Several sustainable urban mobility plans in European cities, such as Spain’s failed bus lane
improvements, remain unfinished,

● Insufficient bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure discourages active and sustainable

mobility in areas that can be more cyclist- and pedestrian-friendly,

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Active mobility is a form of transportation where the body’s energy is used to move, e.g. walking or biking.

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 ● The frameworks Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) and Sustainable Urban Logistics
Plans (SULP) are not widely adopted by Member States, despite these plans being the
optimal urban planning tools,

● Dull urban aesthetics2 discourage active mobility users from walking or biking,

● Congested traffic situations and inadequately lit areas in cities can make active mobility
users feel unsafe and could potentially be anxiety-inducing,

● There is a lack of public amenities, such as clean public restrooms, water fountains or
benches that are essential for people’s well-being and are obstructing outdoor walkability;

by,

1. Proposing that Member States use renewable energy in the process of building
mobility-friendly infrastructure by installing solar panels on the new developments;

2. Encouraging the Directorate-General on Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) to
work with the Ministries of Education in each Member State to coordinate a designated day
to teach students about safe biking and the benefits of active mobility;

3. Inviting Member States to use the Urban Action IV fund to subsidise building essential
businesses in lacking areas;

4. Suggesting that Member States organise a flexible and affordable electric bus service for
people with disabilities, similar to the flex line in Sweden;

5. Advising the regional authorities of Member States to offer a discount on commuter tickets
to low-income households, students, and the elderly;

6. Urging the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Urban Mobility to assist
Member States in implementing basic and effective urban mobility infrastructure and
improve existing infrastructure by widening sidewalks, maintaining crossings well, and
clarifying signage for both pedestrians and cyclists;

7. Calling upon the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) to
encourage cycling by:

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Streets’ aesthetic is the sense of the layout of urban furniture and house architecture.

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 a) reallocating funding to Member States for subsidising electric bicycles,

b) setting up regionally- and nationally-funded bicycle-sharing stations with diverse

subscription plans like Styr och Ställ in Sweden;

8. Instructing the DG REGIO to provide financial grants to cities that have the SUMP and SULP
frameworks in place;

9. Calling upon the European Investment Bank (EIB) to assist Member States in creating more
inviting streets and urban areas by adding more benches throughout the city, planting
more greenery, and encouraging street art such as murals, seasonal installations, and
statues;

10. Urging regional authorities to work alongside polytechnic universities to instal motion
sensor illumination in urban areas that are inadequately lit;

11. Asking DG REGIO to introduce a framework to implement safer sidewalks and bike lanes by
placing physical barriers, separating them from the roads;

12. Strongly recommending that Member States encourage active mobility by adding public
amenities in urban areas, such as public restrooms and public water dispensers with clean
drinking water.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
(EMPL)

The Robots are taking over: In light of the increasing involvement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
automation in the workforce, there is a growing uncertainty about the future job market and the key
skills that will be in demand. What steps should Europe take to balance innovation and fair job
opportunities while guaranteeing equitable employment prospects for its population?

Submitted by: Miriam Altmüller (Hull’s School II), Federico Biffi (Academia Engiadina I), Laurin
Grob (EMS Schiers), Estelle-Anne Henry (Rämibühl II), Bérénice Kaufmann
(Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland II), Francisco Malojo (Portugal), Mila
Schwyter (Alte Kantonsschule Aarau), Helena Seibert (Kantonsschule
Kreuzlingen), Tobias Toutsch (Academia Engiadina II), Aleksey Lyakhovskiy (CH,
Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to ensure equitable employment prospects in a job
market faced with growing uncertainty. It aims to integrate the use of Artificial Intelligence
(AI) and close the gap between international technological disparities. Currently, it aims to
foster innovation to fully exploit the AI’s potential,

because,

● Insufficient research and limited studies on AI result in a lack of knowledge regarding its
capabilities and implications,

● Many prospective and current employees lack modern technological skills and thus
require both upskilling3 and reskilling4 to effectively implement AI in their respective fields
of work,

● Member States may experience different effects of automation due to persistent

technological disparities and differences in economic focuses,

● The impact of new technologies on the workforce remains uncertain, such as the labour
market’s ability to offset automation-related job losses,

3
Upskilling refers to learning additional skills in the same area.
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Reskilling describes learning completely new skills in a different area.

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 ● Job losses or replacements by AI may impose a risk of psychological harm,

● Lack of legal frameworks, coordination, and transparency contribute to the misuse of AI,
including fraud, plagiarism, and invasions of privacy,

● Nearly all occupations will be optimised by AI, with 5% of all occupations expected to
become fully automated,

● AI fuels productivity and efficiency, playing a pivotal role in revolutionary advancements

and possibly raising global GDP by 7%;

by,

1. Calling upon the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to
establish the essential digital infrastructure required for the usage of AI, such as storage
and high computing security, as well as cybersecurity;

2. Directing Horizon Europe to fund European research institutes specialising in AI and

technology, such as the European Research Council (ERC);

3. Urging the European Commission to initiate the legislative procedure to further develop
the AI Act by introducing the concept of accountability and evaluating data;

4. Authorising employment offices to monitor the rate of replacement of human workforce

with AI-powered technology by requiring companies to notify these dismissals;

5. Directing the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to encourage businesses to upskill their
personnel by educating them on the utility of AI for their line of work;

6. Appealing to the Directorate-General on Employment (DG EMPL) to provide re-education

programmes to workers who lost their employment due to automation;

7. Inviting the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to create a programme
consisting of psychological group sessions emphasising the value of people and the
difference between work produced by AI and human contributions.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER
EQUALITY (FEMM)
A shadow epidemic: Despite rates of violence against women reportedly rising throughout Europe,
particularly during the pandemic, only two countries in Europe recognise femicide as a crime in its
own right. With some countries, like Greece, experiencing an increase of up to 187.5% in femicides
from 2020 to 2021, how should Europe change its legislative approach towards violence against
women?

Submitted by: Daniel Chen (Kantonsschule Wohlen), Noemi De Vito (Kantonsschule Sargans I),
Loane Galley (Collège Sismondi II), Alina Greminger (Kantonsschule Wohlen),
Bonnie Nia (Rämibühl I), Lina Boumahdi (Kantonsschule Kreuzlingen), Eva Vanotti
(Italy), Eoghan Dunne (Ireland), Yuliyana Vasileva (Bulgaria), Hayk Mantashian
(AM, Chairperson)

Trigger warning: This resolution discusses (gender-based) violence, including descriptions of

abusive behaviour. It may be distressing or triggering for some participants. Please, consider your
emotional well-being.

The European Youth Parliament aims to establish a standard approach for Member States to
reduce the number of femicides by abolishing patriarchal gender roles to break the
generational cycle of abusive households. This includes establishing specific legal
classifications and definitions of relevant terms, promoting education to raise awareness,
and implementing practical data collection mechanisms to combat this problem. Ultimately,
we aim to create a better Europe that ensures every woman feels safe for their emotional and
physical wellbeing, especially in their household,

because,

● Disproportionate discrimination against women and gender-based violence due to systemic

patriarchal structures are still deeply engraved in our society,

● Gender-based hate and violence is often justified by cultural and religious reasons, such as in
the case of honour killings5,

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Honour killings are femicides being committed in order to 'cleanse’ the family’s honour.

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● There is a lack of standardised specific legal classification of femicide, with only Cyprus
acknowledging femicide as a separate crime with its own definition,

● A large number of cases of domestic violence are not reported to the police because victims of
domestic violence do not want to seek help, often out of fear,

● There are widespread discrepancies between different legal systems of data collection,
resulting in large numbers of unreported or misclassified cases of femicide,

● Ratifiers of the Istanbul Convention have failed to fully enforce the agreement in a legal
context, resulting in little progress towards the eradication of the issue,

● Rates of domestic violence in rural areas across the EU have increased,

● The spread of toxic masculinity through social media and the lack of awareness about the
danger of similar concepts perpetuate abusive cultures that can be a potential cause of
femicide cases,

● There exist high numbers of rejected protection applications after the reported abuse,

● The lack of women’s representation in relevant public positions, such as law enforcement and
political decision-making, results in a lack of the perspective of women and support of
victims,

● The majority of employed women rely on men in their families to make financial choices
leading to women getting stuck in abusive households,

● In 2020, at least 55 million children worldwide have endured various forms of physical, sexual,
or psychological violence and neglect, which exposes them to the risk of becoming a victim or
perpetrator of abuse;

by,

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1. Strongly encouraging Ministries of Justices of Member States to collaborate on the
inclusion of harmonised EU-wide definition and specific legal classification of femicides in
their national legislation;

2. Urging Directorate-General on Justice and Consumers (DG JUST) to collect annual data
regarding femicides and domestic violence by directly asking independent institutions and
Member States to conduct and publish any relevant research;

3. Encouraging Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) and similar non-profit organisations
to create rural outreach centres;

4. Calling upon Member States to educate officials, such as police members or judges, about
the Istanbul Convention;

5. Calling upon Member States and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to advocate
for equal rights for women in the workspace by:

a) encouraging women to work for job positions in high-paying sectors by offering

financial and mental support,

b) advocating for equal pay for equal work and workplace equity policies;

6. Asking the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology

(DG DIGIT) to expand the Journalism Partnerships fund through which independent
journalists can conduct research and articles with stories of victims of gender-based
violence;

7. Requiring Member States to draft a framework for professionals and students facilitating
mandatory education training, by:

a. hosting extra mandatory educational training regarding gender-based violence,

b. including similar content in high school curriculums along with financial literacy
courses;

8. Calling upon Member States and local NGOs to raise awareness about the availability of
anonymous support services;

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9. Strongly recommending the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO)
to develop rapid rehousing programs that allow victims to immediately secure stable
housing after leaving an abusive household.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORT AND TOURISM II (TRAN II)

Patchwork or a Network?: Due to decades of European countries choosing to invest in

roads instead of rail, the development of the core rail network in Europe is massively stalled.
A delay in the construction of a uniform signalling system (ERTMS) - with 90% of it being
incomplete - is also hindering the process of European railway integration. Considering that
trains can be sustainable, accessible and inexpensive, how should Europe go about
furthering its railways?

Submitted by: Elena Arnold (Alpenquai), Lino Courtin (Academia Engiadina I), Talisa
Fünfschilling (Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland I), Fiona Gashi (Kantonsschule
Zürcher Unterland I), Aakash Hahn (Hull’s school II), Jorina Kaminsky
(Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland II), Julia O’Grady (Ireland), Maria Rocha
(Portugal), Matej Bojić (RS, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to connect all European citizens by train making the
European railway network more affordable, accessible, and attractive. It also seeks to
support Member States implementing the European Rail Traffic Management System
(ERTMS)6. In order to shift focus from less sustainable types of transport like road and
aviation, it intends to improve long-distance rail journeys by making them shorter and better
connected across Europe,

because,

● Railways are considered the most sustainable mass-transportation mode,

● Train tickets are expensive for many travellers, with ticket prices expected to rise in countries
like Switzerland, Lithuania, and Romania,

● Many passengers face problems booking international train routes more frequently than
booking flights, such as having to book multiple tickets for one cross-border journey,

● From 2000 until 2019 railway investment was EUR 843 billion, significantly lower than the road
infrastructure investment of EUR 1,341 billion,

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ERTMS is the EU project aiming to create a common European signalling system.

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● Value-Added Tax (VAT) is still paid on many inter-state rail route tickets in Europe, contrary to
VAT exemptions on airline ticket taxes,

● In many Member States, railway markets are dominated by national railway companies, which
tend to be more interested in domestic markets than routes connecting different countries,

● Different national signalling systems7 are incompatible with each other, requiring trains to own
expensive equipment for cross-border journeys,

● The implementation of the ERTMS is inconsistent and insufficient, with only few countries like
Italy and Slovakia having concrete implementation plans,

● Non-unified rail track sizes across Europe make international journeys without switching trains
more complicated,

● In some of Member States, the railway market is understaffed such as in Greece and Belgium,

● Only 51 out of the top 150 short-haul flights in Europe have a train alternative lasting less than
six hours, causing passengers to opt for flying;

by,

1. Calling upon the European Union Agency of Railways (ERA) to assist railway companies in
managing and allocating their funding by creating an Advisory Council of Experts;

2. Advising Member States to aid companies in lowering train ticket prices that are an
alternative to short-haul flights by:

a) increasing the tax on gas and aircraft fuel,

b) funding the decrease of train ticket prices;

3. Asking railway companies to introduce new routes by replacing the most popular
short-haul flights with alternative, high-speed train routes;

4. Designating the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) to gradually
reallocate road transportation investment funds to railway investment, reaching the
reallocation of 30% of those funds by 2030;

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Signalling systems are traffic light systems for the railway. Consisting of a great number of parts, they
navigate the trains through a large rail network, keeping them safely apart, and allowing for their long
stopping distance.

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5. Advising the train companies to specialise on high-speed and regional train routes through
different company divisions, better focusing on the needs of each route;

6. Suggesting the ERA to collaborate with national governments in creating a legally binding
framework to fully implement the ERTMS by 2050;

7. Calling upon DG MOVE to provide financial support for the instalment of the ERTMS
standardised rail gauge size in 1.435mm;

8. Proposing the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) to

create a universal design for long-distance trains containing family and quiet zones;

9. Inviting railway companies to establish a Schengen-wide ‘Kilometres and More’ customer

loyalty programme, offering discounts on train tickets and similar privileges;

10. Requesting the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) to offer new
Erasmus+ internship programmes in the railway sector;

11. Further suggesting the ERA to draft marketing strategies concerning the sale of train tickets
by:

a) creating a unified website that contains links to the websites of all European train
companies,

b) providing a feedback survey to all railway companies evaluating their customer’s

satisfaction,

c) creating a semi-annual report on companies’ market performance.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL
DEVELOPMENT (AGRI)

Connecting the genes: Following the Russo-Ukrainian War, there have been substantial food
shortages, making necessities inaccessible to many Europeans. Considering that GMOs can produce
a larger volume of food with less resources, what role should GMOs play in Europe's agricultural
production, during the largest food crisis of the 21st century?

Submitted by: Timothée Castilla (Collège Sismondi II), Sarah van der Heyde (Kantonsschule
Sargans I), Sofia Hulthén (Sweden), Sophia Strolz (Hullschool I), Jonathan
Tesfaye (Ireland), Danielle Yu (College Calvin), Samuel Zeillinger (Austria), Mikael
Willberg (FI, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to solve the current European food crisis and promote
sustainable food security in the EU using Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)8. Moreover,
it seeks to support small-scale farmers, raise public awareness, and prevent patent owners
from drastically raising prices. The European Youth Parliament further aims to implement
short-term solutions to ease the current food shortage while also ensuring long-term
sustainability,

because,

● Products made with GMOs can be more profitable due to higher crop yields and less
resource usage than non-GMO seeds, which could aid in food shortages around Europe,

● Production processes which include GMOs offer benefits, including less carbon emissions
than traditional farming techniques,

● Genetically modified crops provide a higher nutritional profile than regular crops, aiding
childhood development and improving immunity,

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms, the DNA of which has been altered through the
use of genetic engineering.

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 ● GMOs may potentially cause side effects such as loss of biodiversity, harder-to-kill invasive
species, and gene flow9,

● Small-scale farmers lack the financial resources to enter the GMO market, as genetically
modified seeds are patented and expensive,

● Public distrust in the implementation of GMOs persists, with 27% of EU citizens being
concerned about GMOs being used in food and drinks in 2019,

● Patented GMOs force producers to buy new seeds every year through methods such as
restricting seed saving10 and selling terminator seeds11,

● GMO patent holders may charge farmers inflamed prices of up to 369% more for their
seeds, although the seeds only provide a 22% increase in crop yield compared to non-GMO
alternatives;

by,

1. Asking Member States to vote on the authorisation process of GMOs in line with the
European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) extensive testing results;

2. Supporting the European Commission's current proposal to exclude category 1 new

genomic techniques (NGT) plants12 from the current GMO legislation;

3. Recommending that the European Commission provides financial support for small-scale
farmers by adding GMOs to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) market measures;

4. Encouraging the European Commission to implement a price cap for GMO food and feed in
line with the consumer price index (CPI)13;

5. Urging non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the European Food Banks

Federation to open up short-term food banks providing support for food-insecure families;

9
Gene flow is the movement of genes into or out of a population. Such as the movement of gametes such as
pollen transfer among plants.
10
Seed saving is the practice of saving seeds from the plants until the next harvest season.
11
Terminator seeds are genetically modified to produce sterile plants.
12
Category 1 NGT plants are obtained through mutagenesis or cisgenesis meaning these plants could
occur naturally or be achieved with classical breeding techniques.
13
The consumer price index (CPI) is an instrument to measure inflation.

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 6. Asking the Directorate-General on Education, Youth, Sport and Culture to create guidelines
for educational courses on GMOs, including their safe use and impact,

7. Asking the Directorate-General for Communication to launch a public media campaign on

the potential benefits of GMO use and the ways in which they can help make food and
necessities more accessible;

8. Urging the European Commission to establish stricter policies against unfair business

practices, like banning terminator seeds, restricted seed saving, and vendor lock-in14.

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Vendor lock-in is the situation in which customers are dependent on a single supplier.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND
FOOD SAFETY (ENVI)

Fashion Pollution: According to the European Environment Agency, the fashion industry has the
fourth biggest impact on the environment, exceeded only by food, housing and transport. What
can Europe do to ensure a more sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to fashion
while ensuring that lower-income citizens can still afford quality clothing?

Submitted by: Alba Amos (Collège Rousseau I), Ling Kai Dong (Collège Calvin), Michael
Guggenheim (Hohe Promenade I), Melisa Kamenjakovic (Rämibühl II), Kristina
Larsen (Denmark), Lucía Morley-Becerra (Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland II),
Julia Plattner (Rämibühl I), Elliot Sandahl (Sweden), Luisa Willi (Kantonsschule
Sargans II), Giang Mi Nguyenová (CZ, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to minimise the detrimental negative environmental
impacts of the fast fashion industry. We seek to create a long-term sustainable EU-wide
strategy which would improve the quality, recyclability and durability of fast fashion
clothing. We strive to support, extend and strengthen the current EU measures, such as the
Extended Producer Responsibility15 schemes. We further wish to provide low-income citizens
with equal opportunities for high-quality and environmentally responsible clothing without
financial discrimination,

because,

● The fashion industry is responsible for 8 to 10 % of global emissions as well as causes the
third-highest pressure on water and land use and the fifth-highest use of raw materials,

● Due to the high usage of synthetic materials, which take hundreds of years to biodegrade,
the fashion industry heavily contributes to the release of microplastics into the ocean and
soil,

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Extended Producer Responsibility is a scheme which would make producers responsible for the costs of
management of waste. Such schemes have proven to be successful in improving waste management of
several products, such as packaging, batteries and electronic equipment, but are yet to be implemented in
the fashion industry.

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 ● Due to the shortening trend cycle16 inducing the overproduction of clothing, 12 kg of textile
waste per EU citizen ends up in landfills in developing countries annually, where the
majority gets either incinerated or wasted,

● Due to economic and practical convenience, 87% of total textile fibre input17 gets
incinerated or wasted instead of being recycled, reused or repurposed,

● Every year, 93 billion cubic metres of water is utilised for the fashion industry supply chain,

● Fast fashion brands utilise greenwashing practices18 and lack transparent communication
about their unethical and environmentally harmful production process,

● The prevalence of mass production in the fashion industry is heavily abused by fast fashion
brands to keep up with the ever-fastening pace of the trend cycle,

● Slow fashion products are sold at multiple times higher prices compared to fast fashion
products, disabling citizens from lower-income classes to afford them;

by,

1. Requesting the Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) to propose action in

alignment with the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles19 by:

a) setting specific clothing design requirements with recyclable and sustainably

sourced materials,

b) investing in research and development of recyclable clothing materials;

2. Calling upon DG ENV to introduce the Digital Product Passport20 for fashion garments,

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Trend cycles represent the stages of developing a fashion trend within society. Fashion trends are moving
at a high pace (up to 52 micro-seasons in one year). This leads to impulsive purchasing behaviour of
consumers who feel the need to live up to fashion societal standards.
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Textile fibre input is the total amount of raw material that is used to create fabric for clothing.
18
Greenwashing is a form of advertising when a company makes a misleading or false claim about their
environmentally conscious actions.
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The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles aims to make the entire textile industry more
sustainable by making it mandatory for both designers and producers to integrate transparency and circular
principles into their business models.
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The Digital Product Passport is a mandatory electronic record which would provide clear, structured and
accessible information on the environmental sustainability characteristics of products.

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3. Encouraging DG ENV to extend the Extended Producer Responsibility to the fashion
industry;

4. Endorsing DG ENV to ban incineration of any unsold clothing pieces;

5. Suggesting the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) to impose
tariffs on importing fast fashion products which are made in an unethical and
unsustainable manner;

6. Asking DG ENV to create a unified EU-wide textile recycling system by standardising the
existing recycling systems in individual Member States;

7. Proposing the European Innovation Council for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Executive Agency (EISMEA) to provide funding to European marketing agencies who offer
specialised marketing services to slow fashion start-ups;

8. Encouraging the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

(CINEA) to support building infrastructure providing accessible facilities for thrift stores and
local clothing-exchange programmes.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND
ENERGY I (ITRE I)

Nuclear, green, or both?: Europe's push to transition away from reliance on Russian hydrocarbons
and becoming a climate-neutral continent by 2050 introduces an important debate. Both green and
nuclear energy present Europe with viable carbon-neutral possibilities moving forward. Considering
Member States such as Germany phasing out their nuclear reactors, and Poland planning to build its
first, how should Europe go about its energy transition away from fossil fuels?

Submitted by: Livia Franziska Fischer (Kantonsschule Sargans II), Sophie Günther (Rämibühl I),
Sanjay Hahn (Hull’s School I), Eduardo Heiniger (EMS Schiers), Madhuvanthi
Karthik (Collège Rousseau I), Damiano Pianta (Scuole Comunali Valposchiavo),
Louis Wyss (Collège Sismondi I), Mattia Zen (IT, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 by focusing on
nuclear and renewable energy sources as a stopgap measure21 and to develop sustainable
sources further. Climate neutrality needs to be achieved while staying cognisant of the
socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the former,

because,

● A transition to green energy without nuclear power plants would result in more carbon
emissions,

● Energy security can be ensured through renewable and nuclear power,

● Renewable and nuclear power has the lowest death toll per Terrawatt hour (TWh),

● Transitioning from a linear to a smart grid22 will help create a stable carbon-neutral energy
grid,

● Nuclear waste can be reprocessed and recycled for further energy extraction,

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Stopgap measures are implemented as temporary, waiting for the proper development of a completely
green and efficient source of energy.
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Smart grid is made of several electricity sources of various size to reach the demand unlike linear once
made by one very powerful energy producer.

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 ● Nuclear energy is the most effective way of sustainable electricity production in regards to
land use,

● Approximately half of the global share of uranium enrichment capacity is in Russia,

● The extraction of uranium has a big environmental impact, especially on low-income

countries;

by,

1. Urging the Member States to reduce the bureaucratic burden required to start and operate
renewable energy power plants;

2. Instructing the Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) to facilitate the modernisation of
the infrastructure of energy grids by overhauling existing linear grids into smart ones;

3. Requesting DG ENER to acknowledge the importance of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) by:

a) ensuring the maintenance of the existing ones,

b) determining new possible locations for facilities which produce carbon-low energy,

c) fostering the implementation of Small Nuclear Reactors;

4. Asking the national Ministries of Education to create educational and media campaigns on
clearing up misinformation about nuclear energy and informing on the most efficient
means of energy production;

5. Calling upon DG ENER to invest in training for alternative energy, enhancing innovation
infrastructures, and incentivising nuclear science studies;

6. Inviting the Ministries of Transportation in Member States to reduce the grey energy23 of
nuclear and renewable energy sources through furthering the expansion of carbon-neutral
transportation;

7. Appealing to the Directorate-General for Trade to regulate the importation of

non-EU-enriched uranium through taxes and tariffs;
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8. Directing the DG ENER to subsidise European uranium enrichment capabilities through
incentives;

9. Suggesting DG ENER to invest in the further development of nuclear waste recycling

through cooperation with the European Institute of Technology;

10. Inviting the International Atomic Energy Agency to further collaborate with Member States
for the management of nuclear waste;

11. Encouraging DG ENER to incentivise the importation of uranium with a more

carbon-neutral production chain;

12. Urging Member States to reconsider their negative stance against nuclear energy.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS (AFET)

Stick to Science: “Horizon Europe" enables research projects that would be impossible without
multilateral collaboration, through a stable legal framework and access to integrated international
research networks. However, the absence of Switzerland in the Horizon Europe programme has
halted EU collaboration with Swiss science institutions such as CERN and the ETH. How can Europe
move forward in continuing intracontinental scientific research despite its political differences?

Submitted by: Jehan Alsawaf (Kantonsschule Sargans), Riti Dutta (Stiftsschule Einsiedeln), Lydia
Frampton (Collège Sismondi II), Mila Hoggett (Ireland), Dario Knöpfel
(Kantonsschule Wohlen), Janis Knutti (Kantonsschule Wohlen), Leonie Lüders
(Kantonsschule Kreuzlingen), Mika Todt (EMS Schiers), Pablo Luengo Martin (ES,
Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to increase and encourage the multilateral
collaboration of European countries in the area of scientific research. We aim to create a solid
scientific environment across Europe by shielding scientific research from the influence of
political differences when avoidable,

because,

● The politicisation of scientific research hinders innovation and collaboration amongst the
scientific community, preventing it from effectively fighting global crises,

● Exclusion from the Horizon Europe Programme24 (HEP) limits a country's innovation
potential and reduces job opportunities in the field of research,

● The HEP defines Switzerland as a non-associated third country, restricting available

funding for Swiss researchers,

● Researchers in non-associated third countries are unable to lead HEP research projects and
have limited privileges when participating in them, leading to fears of ‘brain drain’25,

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The Horizon Europe Programme is the EU's key funding programme for research and innovation.
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Brain drain refers to the emigration of qualified people whose skills are scarce in their place of origin.

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 ● The European Research Area26 (ERA) Policy Agenda is not legally binding, contributing to
the profound differences in research performance across European countries,

● Switzerland is a valuable scientific partner for the EU, with 3.9% of Horizon 202027 projects
coordinated by Swiss researchers;

by,

1. Calling upon Member States to acknowledge the work of existing non-governmental

organisations (NGOs) representing research institutions across Europe, such as Science
Europe, as important actors in the development of the European Research Area;

2. Drawing attention of Member States and Switzerland to spread awareness about the
influence of politics in scientific research by:

a) supporting initiatives, such as the ‘Stick to Science’ campaign, which prioritise

scientific collaboration over political differences,

b) introducing this topic into the Swiss secondary education system’s curriculum;

3. Urging the European Commission and the Swiss Federal Council to restart previously
terminated negotiations and open new possibilities for cooperation in areas of shared
interest;

4. Inviting the European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)28 to implement new
research funding programs across Europe to accompany and build on the work of the HEP;

5. Reminding the Directorate General for Research and Innovation and the Swiss Federal
Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research to promote pan-European
research collaboration through the creation and promotion of a European Scientific
Research Cooperation Day;

6. Designating the ERCEA to invest Horizon Europe funds in a way that creates an equal
baseline of research equipment and infrastructure among ERA countries.

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The European Research Area (ERA) is an initiative aiming to create a single, borderless market for
research, innovation and technology across the EU.
27
Horizon 2020 was the EU's research and innovation funding programme from 2014-2020 with a budget of
nearly EUR 80 billion.
28
The European research council executive agency (ERCEA) manages the EU Commission's research
programmes.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM I
(TRAN I)
Drive to survive: The EU has voted to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Bearing
in mind that 42% of all charging points for electric cars in the EU are currently concentrated in two
countries (Germany and the Netherlands), how can European countries best coordinate their efforts
to build the infrastructure necessary for a harmonised transition to zero-emission cars by 2050?

Submitted by: Stefan Barov (Bulgaria), Adele Crameri (Scuole Comunali Valposchiavo), Aoife
Doyle (Ireland), Daniel Egloff (Hull’s School II), Fabrizio Lanfranchi (Scuole
Comunali Valposchiavo), Marc Steiner (EMS Schiers), Beatrice Tabone (Rämibühl
II), Anna Frolova (LV, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to achieve a smooth transition to electric vehicles (EVs)
and reach EU-wide goals in line with the European Green Deal. We seek to meet the rising
energy demand and increase EV battery materials' supply and recyclability. We wish to
reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector while ensuring we leave no one behind in our
transition,

because,

● There is an inequitable distribution of EV charging points across Member States, with 42%
of all charging points currently concentrated in Germany and the Netherlands,

● The average price of an EV is EUR 14,000 higher than that of conventional vehicles, so that
the EV transition would be less financially feasible for low- and middle-income individuals,

● Apartment residents are put at a significant disadvantage during the transition to EVs, as
public charging is 30 to 200% more expensive than private charging,

● The current state of energy infrastructure in the EU is insufficient to meet the rising
electricity demand caused by a widespread uptake of EVs,

● Only 17.4% of the EU's energy usage comes from renewable sources, leading to electric
cars being less environmentally friendly,

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 ● Proper disposal and recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs)29 and EV batteries still face
many challenges, with only 5% of EV batteries currently being recycled,

● The EU is heavily dependent on other countries with geopolitical risks, such as China and
the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for its critical raw materials (CRMs)30 used in EV
batteries,

● Mining and the production of CRMs are linked to human rights violations, such as child
labour and poor working conditions,

● There is an ongoing policy debate regarding e-fuel31 sustainability and its role in the EV
transition;

by,

1. Calling upon the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) to allocate
funding to new EV charging infrastructure projects distributed equitably across all Member
States;

2. Asking Member States to provide financial incentives for the purchase of EVs, such as
subsidies and tax exemptions;

3. Suggesting Member States to replace all conventional public transport with electric
alternatives gradually;

4. Instructing DG MOVE to introduce an affordable EU-wide unified EV charging pass,

following the example of Switzerland;

5. Urging Member States to include solar panels in the design of EV charging points;

6. Calling upon the International Energy Agency (IEA) to further promote scientific research
on renewable energy;

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ELVs are vehicles that are no longer fit for use and that are categorised as waste.
30
CRMs are raw materials strategically important for the European economy, which also have a high supply
risk.
31
E-fuels are synthetic alternatives to fossil fuels that are made from hydrogen and CO2. Their carbon
footprint is a lot lower than that of conventional fuels.

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7. Requesting the European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
(CINEA) to provide more funding through the Connecting Europe Facility for Transport
(CEF-T) instrument to infrastructure and research projects on battery recycling and
disposal;

8. Further instructing DG MOVE to increase the recycling rate of EV batteries by:

a) providing more funding for recycling process research,

b) introducing financial incentives for private companies that prioritise the durability
and recyclability of their EV batteries;

9. Asking CINEA to limit the import of CRMs used in EV batteries from countries outside the
EU;

10. Instructing Member States together with the Human Rights Watch to ensure that private
companies avoid sourcing CRMs from suppliers linked with human rights violations;

11. Further urging Member States to rediscuss the topic of e-fuel exemption in the 2035 ban on
petrol and diesel cars.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND
HOME AFFAIRS (LIBE)

United against hate: Reports by INTEN and Europol note that the threat posed by right-wing violent
extremism is increasing, and can be composed of either lone-actor terrorism or organised right-wing
extremist groups. However, a comprehensive overview of ideologically-motivated violence is difficult
to obtain, since Member States categorise violent extremist acts differently. Can Europe have a united
approach to combat violent right-wing extremism and hate crime? If so, what would that approach
entail?

Submitted by: Emilie Hoffman (Rämibühl II), Noah Kallas (Collège Sismondi 2), Irina Kovacheva
(Bulgaria), Natalia Michalska (Poland), Isobel O’Callaghan (Ireland), Ramona
Ringger (Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland I), Dominik Starzycki (Poland), Sarah
Wälchli (Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland I), Elena Manuritta (IT, Chairperson).

The European Youth Parliament aims to establish a united approach to mitigate Violent
Right-Wing Extremism (VRWE) while realising the organisation's fundamental goals of
upholding peace, stability and welfare in Member States. It aims to acknowledge the increase
of VRWE and its influence on politics and media. The EYP also seeks to enhance the
operational capabilities of Europe’s security forces and to support further the victims and the
organisations that assist them,

because,

● Current legislation is inadequate and lacks a relative operational framework able to tackle
VRWE actions in the EU,

● There is a lack of proper education, such as mainstream knowledge-spreading on VRWE,

as school curricula are not capable of substantially dealing with the ambiguity and the
complexities of the issue,

● VRWE promotes social views characterised by xenophobia, religious discrimination, and

gender inequality, thus further deepening divisions and hate within society,

● Negative media attention, digitalisation, and the rise in the spread of conspiracy theories
fuel VRWE activities,

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 ● The popularity of extremist far-right parties has substantially grown, resulting in their
representation in 39 out of the 44 Member States' parliaments,

● Lone-actor violent terrorist acts account for two-thirds of fatal attacks between 2016 and
2019;

by,

1. Inviting Directorate-General Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME) to change the current
definition of VRWE32 to include ‘violent attacks motivated by radical ideology’;

2. Further inviting all Member States to implement the adapted definition of VRWE;

3. Encouraging the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to work alongside the
public prosecution department of Member States on an advisory opinion distinguishing
hate crimes from VRWE;

4. Instructing the Council of the European Union to draft cohesive legislative measures and
operational frameworks in line with the new definition of the VRWE and within the
framework of pre-existing legislative measures;

5. Calling upon the DG HOME to harmonise operational patterns and guidelines to European
security forces, which would facilitate a smooth transition to the system based on the new
definition;

6. Asking the Directorate General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) to create guidelines on
educational programs on VRWE and radicalisation33 to be implemented by Member States
in secondary and tertiary education;

7. Urging non-governmental organisations (NGOs), such as the Never Again Association, to

create educational campaigns that highlight the severity and prevalence of VRWE;

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Violent Right-Wing Extremism refers to acts of individuals or groups who use, incite, or support violence
and hatred to further their political or ideological goals. Their ideologies are based on the rejection of
democratic order and values as well as of fundamental rights, and centred on racism, xenophobia, and/or
related intolerance.
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Radicalisation is the process whereby an individual comes to accept violent extremism. The reasons
behind this process can be ideological, political, religious, social, economic and/or personal.

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 8. Requesting DG HOME, in collaboration with DG EAC, to fund training programmes in public
administration and law enforcement focused on dealing with circumstances related to
VRWE;

9. Suggesting the Council of the EU to classify VRWE content in a digital sphere as terrorist
content as addressed by Regulation (EU) 2021/784 on the dissemination of terrorist
content online;

10. Calling for Member States to encourage the prioritisation of reports on VRWE by media
outlets;

11. Encouraging the European Research Executive Agency (EREA) to conduct and publish
research on factors accelerating the radicalisation processes, especially among young
people;

12. Recommending DG HOME to expand the Counter-Terrorism Agenda of the EU using the
most modern technologies, including but not limited to Artificial Intelligence, advanced
search mechanisms, and algorithms designed to analyse the severity of the result of the
search;

13. Proposing the Council of Europe Committee on Counter-Terrorism (CDCT) to launch an

investigation on extreme political right-wing parties, politicians and their history, relaying
the attained information to national judicial bodies;

14. Suggesting Member States increase the severity of legal sanctions on individuals who
commit minor hate crimes34, defusing the risk of lone-actor terrorism.

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Hate crime: a crime motivated by prejudice, typically involving violence. It usually targets an individual or
property because of one or more identity traits. It is often connected to terrorism: perpetrators of terrorist
activity tend to commit less serious hate crimes prior to progressing to more serious offending.

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 MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION (CULT)

Why are you reading this in English: Globalisation has led to the use of English as a lingua franca -
the language of communication between people that do not share a first language. Yet, many
countries, such as Switzerland, preserve their multilingual heritage, in an effort to protect one of the
most crucial aspects of cultural identity. With the World Economic Forum predicting that 1500
languages might be lost by the end of the century, how can Europe protect its multilingual identity?

Submitted by: Océane Coppola (Collège Calvin), Robert Ganzoni (Academia Engiadina I), Nino
Lehner (Academia Engiadina II), Gianna Prevost (Kantonsschule Wohlen), Hlieb
Pryhoda (Ukraine), Felicitas Sagmeister (Rämibühl I), Flurin Salzgeber
(Academia Engiadina I), Hasti Sarmast (Denmark), Valentina Wuhrmann (Hull’s
School I), Alan Wawrzyńczok (PL, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament aims to maintain linguistic diversity in Europe while keeping
a common way of communication between Europeans to allow for economic trade and
cultural exchange. It seeks to provide everyone with equal opportunities, regardless of their
proficiency in English, and to implement linguistic spaces inclusive for non-English speakers,

because,

● The increase in global trade resulting from globalisation has made English the dominant
international language, threatening the extinction of over 1500 languages by the end of the
century,

● There is an opportunity gap between English and non-English speakers in job and
education settings, with the most renowned universities often only offering courses in
English,

● In families of multicultural ethnic backgrounds, the use of native languages is often

neglected, making it difficult for people to find a sense of cultural identity,

● English is becoming the default language used in media worldwide, representing almost
59% of content found on the Internet,

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 ● Some regional and minority languages are not legally recognised, resulting in a lack of
formal opportunities for their cultivation,

● The English language is more accessible as a second language than others due to its
prevalence in traditional media and the Internet,

● English is often used as a means of communication between people from different

backgrounds instead of their first languages, with over 20% of people in Switzerland using
it for primary communication;

by,

1. Encouraging the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity to stimulate the usage of multiple
languages and the adoption of national languages by providing language classes for
employees of multinational corporations, provided the company reaches a certain number
of employees;

2. Asking Member States to increase the number of courses offered in national languages
relative to English in tertiary education by providing classes with majors in a national
language and minors in English;

3. Urging local governments to create more opportunities for cultural and linguistic exchange
by organising social gatherings, cultural festivals, and language courses for communities of
people from different ethnic backgrounds;

4. Recommending national broadcasters support minority languages and dialects and

include them in national media by introducing a quota of local productions within their
repertoire and designating funds encouraging starring locals;

5. Encouraging UNESCO to coordinate the efforts of Member States in preserving information

about endangered minority languages and dialects in libraries and archives, allowing for
their cultivation;

6. Inviting Member States to equally support and recognise all of their respective languages,
following the example of Romansh in Switzerland;

7. Asking Member States’ Ministries of Education to increase the proficiency of immigrants in

national languages by introducing linguistic and cultural courses;

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8. Encouraging regional cultural centres to preserve their communities’ customs and heritage
by organising events aimed at the youth;

9. Requesting Universities to document all of their resources in all official EU languages,

simplifying learning for international students;

10. Asking Ministries of Education to create more opportunities for learning languages other
than English by providing a wider choice of languages in school curricula.

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