Model European Parliament

Oct 29-Nov 5, 2016

Copenhagen, Denmark

MEPEUROPE MODEL EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

MEPEUROPE MODEL EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

What is MEP / Model European Parliament www.mepeurope.eu

The Model European Parliament is a non-profit, non-partisan leadership programme for youths in EU member states, candidate and applicant countries. The aim of the MEP programme is to develop interest and skills in addressing high level international issues jointly among Europe’s decision makers of tomorrow. The aim of the MEP is to educate young people at high school level about European integration and cooperation, and to develop their understanding of common issues as well as provide them with knowledge about EU institutions. The programme develops political awareness and an understanding for Europe’s cultural diversity. Set up in 1994 with a secretariat in The Hague, Netherlands by Anna and Leopold van Sminia, the Model European Parliament programme is now coordinated by an innovating, multi-national Board with the association based in Madrid. MEP Europe is organised into four Euro regional sections: MEP Baltic Sea Region (www.mepbsr.org) , MEP Western European Region (www.wemep.eu), MEP Central and South Eastern European Region (www.mepcsee.eu) and the MEP Mediterranean Region), each headed by a regional coordinator; MEP Europe alumni/ae are an integral part of the organisation.

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The MEP is a training ground for future leaders and politicians as well as for talented students who share an interest in European issues. It is also a cultural and social event, which gives the participants the opportunity to experience the diversity of the countries around Europe. Pan European sessions are held biannually in a different European capital, whereas euro regional MEP conferences take place once or twice a year. The working language during the MEP is English. The common goal is to draft a resolution covering topical subjects, which also appear on the agenda of the European Parliament. Once passed by the General Assembly the resolutions are forwarded to the EU institutions. This way we hope and believe the young voice of Europe will and can be heard. Over the past twenty years the national governments and the authorities of capital municipalities in EU Member States and candidate countries have generously given their support to the MEP by providing conference facilities and by allowing the GA to be held in the national assembly hall of the Parliament of the respective host country. Thanks to these prestigious locations and the excellent quality of debates, the MEP enjoys a high standing and receives full media attention. As a non-profit, non-partisan association MEP Europe is sponsored by the Erasmus+ programme, by national governments, local authorities, schools, private donors and associations.

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Dear Members of the Model European Parliament On behalf of the Presidency it is my pleasure to welcome you at the 45th International MEP Conference. Twice a year the MEP International gathers bright young minds across national borders to tie the youth of Europe together. During your stay in Copenhagen you will experience a community, which is only possible due to the unique concept of MEP. Through your stay we hope to push all of you 175 delegates to the limits of your capabilities. The issues that you will be working on cover a wide range of questions the EU is working with: migration crises, gender equality, foreign affairs, culture and education, reducing the gap between political elite and civil society e.g. The most important thing to bear in mind while working in committees is to engage in one another’s differences in a way that is productive.

Besides the hard work we hope that you will enjoy the many cultural opportunities our city provides. The Copenhagen MEP team has been working hard to make this conference possible, and we are all excited to welcome you to our small and charming city. Hopefully you will create a valuable network and long-lasting friendships.

Yours Sincerely, Lawand Hiwa Namo President of the General Assembly

Now more than ever Europe needs a constructive and open debate about the issues of tomorrow. Whether you oppose the EU or nationalistic tendencies, your voice is equally important and we hope to bring forward these differences. Thus it is this Presidency’s ambition to facilitate not only a professional General Assembly but also one that will ensure a constructive environment, where mistakes or controversial opinions are not discredited.

Co-Presidents Christine Alsing Schuldt Adam Hallengreen Jørgensen Philip Lankhorst Max Magnée

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Board of Patrons

Programme

Auspices

Saturday, October 29th

Europa- Parlamentet

Delegates/teachers/directors Patronage H.E. Mr. Kastriot Robo | Ambassador of the Republic of Albania H.E. Mr. Ernst-Peter Brezovszky | Ambassador of the Republic of Austria H.E. Mr. Roussi Ivanov | Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria H.E. Ms. Maria Papakyriakou | Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Mr. Jiří Brodský | Ambassador of the Czech Republic H.E. Mr. Märt Volmer | Ambassador of Republic of Estonia H.E. Ms. Ann-Marie Nyroos | Ambassador of the Republic of Finland H.E. Mr. François Zimeray | Ambassador of the French Republic H.E. Mr. Claus Robert Krumrei | Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany H.E. Mrs. Efthalia Kakiopoulou | Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic H.E. Mr. László Hellebrandt | Ambassador of Hungary H.E. Mr. Rajeev Shahare | Ambassador of India H.E. Ms. Cliona Manahan | Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland H.E. Mr. Stefano Queirolo Palmas | Ambassador of the Republic of Italy H.E.Mr. Kaspars Ozoliņš | Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia H.E. Ms. Gintė Bernadeta Damušis | Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania H.E. Mr. Gérard Philipps | Ambassador of Luxembourg to Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway H.E. Mr. Henk Swarttouw | Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands H.E. Mr. Ingvard Havnen | Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway H.E. Mrs. Henryka Mościcka-Dendys | Ambassador of the Republic of Poland H.E. Mr. Mihai Alexandru Grădinar | Ambassador of Romania H.E. Mr. Boris Gandel | Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Mr. Tone Kajzer | Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Javier Dago Elorza | Minister Counsellor of the Kingdom of Spain H.E. Mr. Fredrik Jörgensen | Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Mehmet Dönmez | Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey H.E. Mr. Dominic Schroeder | Ambassador of the United Kingdom

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16:00 - 18:00 Arrival of the delegations at Copenhagen airport, or railway station. Pick up by guides. Transfer to Copenhagen hosting school. Refreshments will be served at the receiving school: Rysensteen Gymnasium, Tietgensgade 74, 1704 Copenhagen V. Contact person: Katja Kofod Svan +45 30131976. 18:00 - 20:00 Host families pick up their guests at Rysensteen Gymnasium Evening

Delegates have dinner and spend evening with their host families.

Teachers/directors Stay at HOTEL ANSGAR, Colbjørnsensgade 29, 1652 Copenhagen V, Denmark www.ansgarhotel.dk Train station: Copenhagen Central Station Contact person: Nina Nørgaard +45 26201105 20:30 - 21:30 Light dinner and welcome briefing for directors/teachers at: Gefion Gymnasium, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 Copenhagen K Contact person: Bjørn Elm +45 51359312

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Sunday, October 30th

Evening

Directors/teachers have dinner together at restaurant Madklubben, Vesterbrogade 62, 1620 Copenhagen V

Delegates 09:00 - 10:00 Meeting for Committee Presidents Gefion Gymnasium, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 Copenhagen K Contact person: Bjørn Elm +45 51359312

Monday, October 31st Delegates/teachers/directors

10:00 - 14:00 Meeting point: Gefion Gymnasium (delegates and cps) Team Building Program Exploring the City of Copenhagen in committees with guides Lunch for delegates http://copenhagenstreetfood.dk/en/

University of Copenhagen/KU/Ceremonial Hall (Festsalen) Nørregade 10 (Entrance from Frue Plads), 1165 Copenhagen K 10:00 - 12:00 Opening Ceremony Model European Parliament Copenhagen Delegates and directors/teachers have to be present at 09:00

14:00 - 17:00 Committee meetings at Gefion Gymnasium Evening

Welcoming remarks: Ms. Nina Nørgaard, MEP DK Ms. Lykke Friis, Prorector, University of Copenhagen

Delegates spend the evening with host families

Teachers/directors Free morning http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen-tourist

Speakers: Ms. Margrethe Vestager, EU Commissioner Mr. Bjarke Møller, Director Tænketanken Europa Mr. Gottfried Oehl, MEP Europe

10:00 - 13:00 MEP Europe Board meeting (members only)/ lunch will be provided Gefion Gymnasium, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 Copenhagen K

Music Performance, Students from Sankt Annæ Gymnasium

13:00 - 16:00 Guided tours in 3 groups/City of Copenhagen Programme will follow (Tour to be selected prior to arrival) Meeting point to be announced 17:00 - 18:30 MEP Europe: Teachers/directors meeting/ agenda will be provided

Heads of Delegations introduced by GA President Mr. Lawand Namo

Delegates 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

18:30 - 19:30 MEP Regions Meeting Rysensteen Gymnasium, Tietgensgade 74, 1704 Copenhagen V

14:00 - 18:00 Committee meetings Venues: Please look under committees

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Teachers/directors

Teachers/directors

12:30 - 16:30 Guided tour Medieval Copenhagen/Harbour Canal Tour Meeting point to be announced

08:45

Pick up /Hotel Ansgar

9:00 - 14:00

Visiting new urban space in Copenhagen by bus http://www.dac.dk/en/dac-life/exhibitions/2016/ en-oururbanlivingroom/

Evening

Delegates and directors/ teachers are received in their respective Embassies. (Reception details will be handed out separately) Directors/ teachers and delegates who are not received by their Embassies have dinner on their own account.

Tuesday, November 1st

Afternoon

Free

Delegates

Evening

Cultural Evening at Sankt Annæ Gymnasium, Sjælør Boulevard 135, 2500 Valby

08:30 - 12:30 Committee meetings (continued) Venues: Please look under committees 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

Wednesday, November 2nd

13:45 - 16:00 Committee meetings (continued) Venues: Please look under committees

Delegates/teachers/directors

16:00 - 18:00 Approval panel/ committee presidents Printing of resolutions Sankt Annæ Gymnasium, Sjælør Boulevard 135, 2500 Valby Train Station: Sjælør or bus 4A 18:30 - 20:00 Buffet in the canteen at Sankt Annæ Gymnasium (Contacts: Peter B. Rosenkjær and Nina Nørgaard)

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Lunch at restaurant Strandhotellet, Dragør Strandlinien 9, 2791 Dragør

20:00 – 21.30 Cultural Evening / Concert Hall for delegates/directors/teachers, hosts and guests Separate programme will be handed out

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09:30 - 17:00 Full day excursion to Louisiana and Northern Zealand / Kronborg (brief visit) National delegation meetings and guided tours for students at the Louisiana museum, https://en.louisiana.dk/ Kronborg, http://www.visitdenmark.com/kronborg-castleshakespeare-hamlet Meeting point: DGI-byen http://www.dgi-byen.com/ about_dgi-byen/find_us

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17:00 - 19:00 Lobbying at Rysensteen Gymnasium

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Evening

Delegates and directors/teachers are received in their respective Embassies (reception details will be handed out separately) Directors/teachers and delegates who are not received by their Embassies have dinner on their own account.

Thursday, November 3rd

Friday, November 4th Delegates/teachers/directors 08:30

Delegates and directors/teachers have to be present

09:00 - 16:30 General Assembly (continued) Stock Exchange (Børsen), 1217 Copenhagen K http://english.borsbygningen.dk

Delegates/teachers/directors 08:45

Delegates and directors/teachers have to be present.

09:00 - 12:30 3 resolutions in the morning

09:30 - 17:00 General Assembly Stock Exchange (Børsen), 1217 Copenhagen K http://english.borsbygningen.dk

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

09:30 - 10:00 Opening Ceremony

16:00 - 16:30 Closing Ceremony of the Model European Parliament

Welcoming remarks: Mr. Lawand Namo, President of the GA Speaker: Ms. Marlene Wind, Professor, University of Copenhagen 2 resolutions in the morning

13:30 - 16:00 2 resolutions in the afternoon

Ms. Nina Nørgaard, MEP DK Mr. Lawand Namo, President of the GA 19:00 - 22.30 Farewell Party at Gefion Gymnasium Light buffet included

Saturday, November 5th

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch for delegates and directors/teachers Departure of delegations 13:00 - 17:00 3 resolutions in the afternoon Evening

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Delegates have dinner with host families Directors/teachers have dinner together (Location to be announced)

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Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO)

Panagiotis Nikoloudis [email protected]

GR

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How should the EU address the challenges arising in the aftermath of regional and national elections which have promoted populist national parties and changed political landscapes in a number of countries? How can the gap between the political elite and civil society be reduced?

Bálint Karagich [email protected]

HU

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Lise Mouschang [email protected]

LU

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Georg Ramseng [email protected]

NO

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Klara Dragović [email protected]

SI

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Giulia Campanha [email protected]

TR

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Committee President: Sebastian De Geer (SE) [email protected]

Sander Herbergs [email protected]

NL

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Monika Boyanova Rangelova [email protected]

BG

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Co-Committee President: Maximilian Bitter (GE) [email protected]

Ernestas Lukoševičius [email protected]

LT

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Location: EUROPA-HUSET Gothersgade 115 1123 København K

Members of the Committee: Arjon Kotte [email protected]

AL

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Alexander Bektimirov [email protected]

AT

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Artur Bergman [email protected]

CZ

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Louise De Maleville [email protected]

FR

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Laura Wright [email protected]

UK

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Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)

Lola Maria Lerche [email protected]

FI

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Relations between Russia and the EU are complex. Russia is the EU’s third largest trading partner, and Europe’s energy supply is largely dependent on imported Russian oil and gas. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the EU imposed economic sanctions. How should relations between the EU and Russia develop in the future?

Conor Henry [email protected]

IE

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Shankh Barthwal [email protected]

IN

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Susi Assunta De Falco [email protected]

IT

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Rebeka Aleksandra Ritene [email protected]

LV

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Matthew Micallef [email protected]

MT

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Committee President: Philip Lankhorst (NL) [email protected]

Alicja Kobierska [email protected]

PL

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Adara Ball [email protected]

RO

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Co-Committee President: Eva Margariti (GR) [email protected]

Anna Sandros Hansson [email protected]

SE

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Katarína Mikušová [email protected]

SK

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Location: UN City Marmorvej 51 2100 København

Members of the Committee: Kato Deferm [email protected]

BE

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Maria Modestou [email protected]

CY

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Simon Ferel [email protected]

DE

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Mia Portocarrero Andersen [email protected]

DK

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Carlos Pena Boado [email protected]

ES

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Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)

Angus Pringle [email protected]

GB

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What can the EU do to ensure improvements in the education and mobility of young EU citizens? Should there be a general EU education policy to ensure the same qualification standards in education and skills for those wishing to work within the EU?

Evangelos Man [email protected]

GR

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Gabriella Erzsébet Réz [email protected]

HU

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Michel Weber [email protected]

LU

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Kristi Rød Gulliksen [email protected]

NO

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Ivan Marković [email protected]

SI

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Aila Marini [email protected]

TR

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Location: Copenhagen University – Department of Social Studies Øster Farimagsgade 5, Bygning 20 1017 København K Committee President: Cecilia Hoyos (AT) [email protected] Co-Committee President: Frederik Windfeld (DK) [email protected] Members of the Committee: Rei Shyti [email protected]

AL

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Oskar Weihs [email protected]

AT

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Adriana Svitkova [email protected]

CZ

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Susanna Mett [email protected]

EE

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Valentine Pajot [email protected]

FR

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Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Tax fraud and tax evasion are increasing problems for EU member states because states depend on income from taxes to function. Contributing factors to the tax evasion and fraud are e.g. lack of transparency and different tax systems between the states. What can the EU do to combat tax evasion and fraud? Location: CBS – Copenhagen Business School Dalgas Have 15 2000 Frederiksberg Committee President: Daniel Backström (FI) [email protected] Co-Committee President: Pantelis Naoum (GR) [email protected] Members of the Committee: Laura Dumont [email protected]

BE

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Angeliki Drakou [email protected]

CY

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Oliver Schmidt [email protected]

DE

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Olivia Josephine Doré Vinzents [email protected]

DK

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Gregor Rehand [email protected]

EE

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Martin Garcia Becerra [email protected]

ES

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Are Aarne Tapani Järvelä [email protected]

FI

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Micheál Killarney [email protected]

IE

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Amisha Srivastava [email protected]

IN

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Irene Collina [email protected]

IT

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Janis Edvards Matrozis [email protected]

LV

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Jakub Feleszko [email protected]

PL

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Razvan Kope [email protected]

RO

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Einar Söderberg [email protected]

SE

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Ján Hunák [email protected]

SK

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Karolina Lexova [email protected]

AT

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Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) Free movement is an essential part of the single market and a fundamental right in the EU. How can mobility of employment seeking young EU citizens be promoted? Should they be included in the same national employment schemes as job seeking locals? Should they be entitled to the same allowances and social benefits as young citizens of that country? How can mobility measures counteract large scale youth unemployment in Europe without draining the social system of another EU country? Location: Copenhagen University – Department of Social Studies Øster Farimagsgade 5, Bygning 20 1017 København K Committee President: Cara Nicholson (UK) [email protected] Co-Committee President: Gianluca Vella Valetta (MT) [email protected] Members of the Committee: Sara Elfriede Marie-Louise Rottiers [email protected]

BE

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Annisia Iacovou [email protected]

CY

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Marvin Horstmann [email protected]

DE

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Marie Haugaard-Hansen [email protected]

DK

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Maria Lopez Torreblanca [email protected]

ES

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Carl William Gustav Doepel [email protected]

FI

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Daniel Culleton [email protected]

IE

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Mahima Sehgal [email protected]

IN

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Viviana Ferrero [email protected]

IT

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Alisher Akhmadjonov [email protected]

LV

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Jan Błacha [email protected]

PL

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Eduard Graure [email protected]

RO

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Emilie Hartlev [email protected]

SE

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Laura Zilincanova [email protected]

SK

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Jake Camilleri [email protected]

MT

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Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Security (ENVI) Antibiotics are an effective treatment of infections, however, their widespread use and misuse in medication and farming have contributed to increasing antibiotic resistance. This has resulted in a serious health and food safety threat. What can the EU do to deal with these problems? Location: Dansk Industri / Danish Industry H. C. Andersens Blvd. 18, 1553 København V Committee President: Lea Krusell (DK) [email protected] Co-Committee President Zsombor Donkó (HU) [email protected] Members of the Committee: Bora Thanza [email protected]

AL

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Eric Rechberger [email protected]

AT

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Rafael Tadevosjan [email protected]

CZ

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Hortense Hoarau de la Source [email protected]

FR

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Reya Muller [email protected]

UK

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Eleni Pagaki [email protected]

GR

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Lisa Van der Looij [email protected]

HU

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Muriel Houtsch [email protected]

LU

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Nanke van den Brink [email protected]

NL

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Andrea Marie Glad [email protected]

NO

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Marjana Bošnjak [email protected]

SI

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Zane Elias [email protected]

TR

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Yoan-Alexandar Aleksandrov Velichkov [email protected]

BG

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Joris Mykolas Kavolis [email protected]

LT

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Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)

Josefina Brugnini [email protected]

ES

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Adina Matilda Lakkala [email protected]

FI

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Kilian Harrison [email protected]

IE

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Suraj Raina [email protected]

IN

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Sofia Gasparini [email protected]

IT

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Abby Chalkly [email protected]

LV

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Erica Camilleri [email protected]

MT

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Committee President: Mikey De Schepper (BE) [email protected]

Lucyna Szczykutowicz [email protected]

PL

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Ilinca Stefania Ungureanu [email protected]

RO

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Co-Committee President: Nolwenn Da Cruz (FR) [email protected]

Sam Widén [email protected]

SE

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Ema Mojzisova [email protected]

SK

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Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Women are still not treated equally: varying pay gaps, female poverty, women’s underrepresentation in decision making, sexual and reproductive health rights, trafficking and violence against women and girls. How can these issues be addressed? Location: City Hall (Monday) Rådhuspladsen 1 1599 København

Members of the Committee: Axelle Bigaré [email protected]

Gefion Gymnasium (Tuesday) Østre Voldgade 10 1350 København K

BE

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Nicole Hadjiosef [email protected]

CY

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Gesine Hofmann [email protected]

DE

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Julie Alexandra Bech Nosch [email protected]

DK

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Committee on Energy, Industry and Research (ITRE)

Carlos Gas Ferrer [email protected]

ES

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Robert Boström [email protected]

FI

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Ben Ryan [email protected]

IE

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Rachit Pahwa [email protected]

IN

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Alessio Grimaldi [email protected]

IT

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Anzelika Pusnakova [email protected]

LV

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Therese Lia [email protected]

MT

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Committee President: Maximilian Emil Heintschel (AT) [email protected]

Wojciech Kośnik-Kowalczuk [email protected]

PL

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Adina Bistricean [email protected]

RO

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Co-Committee President: Giacomo Preti (IT) [email protected]

Axel Nordström [email protected]

SE

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Paulína Podskubová [email protected]

SK

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The severe impact of climate change, which manifests itself in rapidly changing weather patterns, a rising sea level, and more occurrences of freak weather events, has an increasing effect on our daily lives. Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are driving climate change and are continuing to rise. How can the EU deal with these challenges after the Paris Climate Change agreement in December 2015? Location: Dansk Industri / Danish Industry H. C. Andersens Blvd. 18 1553 København V

Members of the Committee: Kaat Goossens [email protected]

BE

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Aliki Groutidou [email protected]

CY

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Anna Boysen Carnicé [email protected]

DE

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Thore Andersen [email protected]

DK

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Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Migration has left an indelible mark on European history and now has become extremely diverse and complicated. How can the EU establish refugee and asylum policies which address the diverse and conflicting attitudes in the member states? How should the issue of border control be handled? Location: Danske Regioner Dampfærgevej 22 2100 København Ø Committee President: Daria Cheran (RO) [email protected] Co-Committee President: Clara Grønborg Juul (DK) [email protected] Members of the Committee: Klea Lalollari [email protected]

AL

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Gunther Winkler [email protected]

AT

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Samuel Friedlaender [email protected]

CZ

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Auriane Huyghues Despointes [email protected]

FR

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William Wood [email protected]

UK

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Angeliki Christina Magklara [email protected]

GR

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Sara Ahmad [email protected]

HU

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Anne Scheuer [email protected]

LU

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Ingvild Riiser [email protected]

NO

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Luka Hauko [email protected]

SI

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Alizeh Shahzad [email protected]

TR

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Dyon van Velzen [email protected]

NL

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Simona Nikolaeva Koleva [email protected]

BG

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Rugilė Januškevičiūtė [email protected]

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Fedor Stomakhin [email protected]

EE

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The terrorist group ISIS controls parts of Syria, Libya and Iraq, posing both a threat to the region as well as to the security of the citizens of Europe. What measures should the EU and its member states take in order to counter the threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups. Does the recent agreement with Turkey benefit the development in the region?

Camille Boussier [email protected]

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Lewis Bucke [email protected]

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Eleftheria Eirini Tounta [email protected]

GR

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Location: CBS – Copenhagen Business School Dalgas Have 15 2000 Frederiksberg

Maximilian Prokopp [email protected]

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Grégory Lutgen [email protected]

LU

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Bas van Rooijen [email protected]

NL

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Gisle Garen [email protected]

NO

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Nuša Hozjan [email protected]

SI

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Andrew Yildizlar [email protected]

TR

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Sava Ivanov Dikov [email protected]

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Eimantas Valeiša

LT

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Alexander Pichler [email protected]

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Martin Hušek [email protected]

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Saskia Lii Bergmann [email protected]

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Indrek Ojamets [email protected]

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Participating organisations Albania Faik Konica Rr Papa Gjon Pali 2 1001 Tirane http://www.faikkonica.edu.al

Austria Akademisches Gymnasium Salzburg Akademiestraße 26 5020 Salzburg http://www.akadgym.salzburg.at BG Klosterneuburg Buchberggasse 31 3400 Klosterneuburg http://bgklosterneuburg.ac.at/en/

KTA Heist-op-den-Berg Frans Coeckelbergstraat 22 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg http://www.campushofvanriemen.be/ nl-BE/atheneum KA Lokeren Azalealaan 2 9160 Lokeren http://atheneumlokeren.be Paridaensinstituut Leuven Janseniusstraat 2 3000 Leuven http://www.paridaens.be

Belgium Virga Jessecollege Maastrichtersteenweg 62 3500 Hasselt http://www.virgajessecollege.be

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Gefion Gymnasium Østre voldgade 10 1350 København N https://www.gefion-gym.dk Rysensteen Gymnasium Tietgensgade 74 1704 København V https://rysensteen.dk Sankt Annæ Gymnasium Sjælør blvd. 135 2500 Valby https://sag.dk

Cyprus Acropolis Lyceum 10, Acropolis Avenue 2006 Strovlos / Nicosia http://lyk-akropoli-lef.schools.ac.cy

Tallinn English College Estonia pst. 10 10148 Tallinn

Czech Republic Gymnasium of Johannes Kepler (Gymnázium Jana Keplera) Parléřova 2 169 00 Prague http://www.gjk.cz

Viljandi Gümnaasium Hariduse 2 71020 Viljandi http://www.viljandigymnaasium.edu. ee/kodu

Finland Gymnasiet Grankulla samskola Västra skolstigen 3 2700 Grankulla http://ggs.fi Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu Isonnevantie 8 320 Helsinki http://www.syk.fi

Estonia Kose Gümnaasium Estonia Harju county Kose Pikk 12 75101 http://www.kose.edu.ee

Bulgaria Theresianische Akademie Favoritenstraße 15 1040 Vienna http://www.theresianum.ac.at/home/

Denmark

Tallinn Secondary Science School (Tallinna Reaalkool) Estonia avenue 6 10148 Tallinn http://www.real.edu.ee

Kauniaisten Lukio Kasavuorentie 1 2700 Kauniainen Mattlidens Gymnasium Matinsyrjä 1 2230 Espoo http://www.mattliden.fi

France Sainte Marie de Neuilly 24 bd Victor Hugo Neuilly 92200 http://www.saintemariedeneuilly.com

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Greece

Eichendorff-Gymnasium Koblenz Friedrich-Ebert-Ring 26-30 56068 Koblenz http://eichendorff-koblenz.de

Nea Genia Ziridi Christoupoli 19004 Spata http://www.ziridis.gr

Belvedere College S.J. 6 Great Denmark Street Dublin 1 Dublin http://www.belvederecollege.ie

India Friedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium Bonn Ollenhauerstraße 5 53113 Bonn http://feg.1000grad.com Hegel-Gymnasium Krehlstraße 65 70565 Stuttgart http://www.hegelgymnasium.de Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium Hermann-Böse-Straße 1-9 28209 Bremen http://www.hbg.schule.bremen.de/en Kaiser-Wilhelm- und Rats-Gymnasium Seelhorststr. 52 30175 Hannover Leibnizschule Zietenring 9 65195 Wiesbaden http://leibnizschule.info

Hungary Budai Ciszterci Szent Imre Gimnázium Villányi út 27. 1114 Budapest http://www.szig.hu Deutsche Schule Budapest - Thomas Mann Gymnasium Cinege ut 3/1 1121 Budapest ELTE Trefort Ágoston Gyakorló Gimnázium Trefort utca 8 1088 Budapest Varga Katalin High School Szabadság tér 6. 5000 Szolnok http://www.varga-szolnok.sulinet.hu

Ireland Belvedere College S.J. 6 Great Denmark Street Dublin 1 Dublin

Amity International School, Pushp Vihar Sector-7, Pushp Vihar 110017 New Delhi http://www.amity.edu/ais/aispv Amity International School, Sector-1, Vasundhara HS-1, Sector-1, Vasundhara 201012 Ghaziabad http://www.amity.edu/ais/aisv1/ Amity International School, Sector-44, Noida Sector-44, Noida 201303 Noida http://www.amity.edu/ais/noida/

Italia Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II Piazza Dante, 41 8135 Napoli http://www.convittonapoli.it

IISGLUOSI Via Barozzi 41037 Mirandola (Modena) Liceo “”Roiti”” via Leopardi 64 44124 Ferrara Liceo Classico Adolfo Pansini Via Sangro 18 80126 Naples http://www.liceopansini.gov.it Liceo Salvatore Di Giacomo Via Falconi San Sebastiano al Vesuvio 80040 Naples http://www.liceodigiacomo.gov.it Liceo Scientifico M. Fanti Viale Peruzzi 7 41012 Carpi

Latvia International School of Riga Zvejnieku iela 12 LV-1048 Riga http://isriga.lv/en/

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Luxembourg Lycée Aline Mayrisch Luxembourg 38, boulevard Pierre Dupong 1430 Luxembourg http://www.laml.lu

Malta University of Malta Tal-Qroqq MSD1000 L-Imsida http://www.um.edu.mt

Netherlands Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium Verzetsstrijderslaan 220 9727 CK Groningen www.wig.nl Anna van Rijn College Albatros 1 3435 XA Nieuwegein www.annavanrijn.nl Erasmiaans Gymnasium Wytemaweg 25 3015 CN Rotterdam www.erasmiaans.nl

Maerlant Lyceum Johannes Bildersstraat 11 2596 ED Den Haag www.maerlant-lyceum.nl Porta Mosana College Oude Molenweg 130 6228 XW Maastricht www.portamosana.nl

Norway Nesbru videregående skole Halvard Torgersens vei 8 1396 Billingstad http://www.nesbru.vgs.no/

Spain Colegio Manuel Peleteiro Lugar do Monte Redondo 15702 Santiago de Compostela http://www.peleteiro.com Colegio San Patricio Calle Jazmín 148, el Soto de la Moraleja 28109 Alcobendas, Madrid http://www.colegiosanpatricio.es

Gheorghe Sincai Nation College Str Serban Voda No 157 383822 Bucharest http://cnghsincai.ro

Viktor Rydbergs Gymnasium Djursholm Viktor Rydbergs Väg 29 18262 Stockholm http://www.vrg.se/

Slovakia Sanbuenaventura Capuchinos Plaza Circular, 10 30008 Murcia http://www.colegiosanbuenaventura.es

Romania Civilation Partnership Asociation Str. Grigore Moisil No5 56732 Bucharest

Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium Odenplan Frejgatan 30 11349 Stockholm http://www.vrg.se

SEK El Castillo C/ Castillo de Alarcón, Urb. Villafranca del Castillo, Villanueva de la Cañada 28692 Madrid http://www.sek.es

Sweden

Slovenia Gimnazija Franca Miklošiča Ljutomer Prešernova ulica 34 9240 Ljutomer http://www.gfml.si Šolski center za pošto, ekonomijo in telekomunikacije Celjska ulica 16 1000 Ljubljana http://www.scpet.net/

Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium Viktor Rydbergs Väg 18205 Djursholm http://www.vrg.se/gymnasium/ vrg-djursholm/

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United Kingdom

MEF International Ulus Mah. Oztopuz Cad. Leylak Sok. 34340 Ortakoy, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey 34340 Istanbul http://www.mefschools.com

Oundle School Church Street, Oundle PE84EE Peterborough http://www.oundleschool.org.uk Thetford Grammar School Bridge Street IP243AF Thetford http://www.thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk Wymondham College Wymondham NR189SZ Norfolk http://www.wymondhamcollege.org

The General Assembly – procedure General procedure Please remember that before speaking a delegate must be recognised by the President. Delegates do not yield the floor to other delegates. The authority of the President is absolute and delegates must respect their decisions to facilitate a smooth General Assembly. Read out textual changes by a member of the Committee Read out resolution by a member of the Committee Opening Speech about 3 minutes; held by a member of the Committee Short factual questions Amendment • Presentation of the amendment about 3 minutes; held by the submitter of the amendment • Questions answered by the submitter of the amendment • Speech against the amendment about 2 minutes; held by a member of the Committee • Vote yes / no (no abstentions) Open debate

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Speech against the resolution about 2 minutes; held by a member of the assembly Speech in favour of the resolution about 2 minutes; held by a member of the Committee Vote yes / no (abstention)

Voting procedure At the end of a debate, the president of the General Assembly asks the heads of delegation to collect the votes of their delegation. After the votes have been collected, the president asks each head of delegation (in alphabetic order of the member states) to give the votes of his/her delegation. Candidate-countries are asked to give their vote after the member-states. Voting on a resolution The head of delegation gives first the votes ‘in favour’, followed by the votes ‘against’ and ending with the abstentions. The correct formula is: “Hungary: two votes in favour, one vote against and two abstentions” (0 = zero). Voting on an amendment In case of an amendment, the voting follows the same procedure, except that the delegates can only vote in favour or against, there are no abstentions possible. A majority vote is required to pass the amendment. If the votes remain equally divided, the amendment is rejected.

Voting results The Presidency will count the total number of votes. The votes of the member states determine the result of the voting. The votes of the candidate countries will be counted separately, and the result of the vote will be mentioned as ‘in favour or against’ the resolution. ATTENTION Also the committee has to mention separately the votes of the member states and the candidate countries. The President announces the final result.

General rules When addressing the Assembly, delegates should stand up and speak clearly in English. Questions directed to the President or the speaker Delegates may never interrupt the President or the speaker who has the floor. Delegates may raise their placards only after the President or a fellow delegate has finished their contribution. Point of personal privilege If a delegate cannot hear or understand what has been said, they can interrupt the speaker asking the President to allow a “point of privilege” by using the red ‘privilege’ sign. Setting of Debate-time The setting of debating time is at the discretion of the President.

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Working language The working language of international conferences of the MEP is English. Native speakers are kindly asked to grade their speech so that it is easy to understand for less fluent speakers of English as well. Before the General Assembly You can prepare two different kinds of modifications to draft resolutions during the Delegation meeting and Lobbying. Amendments Amendments mean to change part of a text by deleting, adding or substituting words or figures. Amendments have to be written on the appropriate amendment sheets (provided by the Presidency at the lobby) and should be handed over to the Presidency until the end of the Lobby. The Co-President of the General Assembly decides if the amendment shall be discussed. Amendments shall have priority over the text to which they relate and shall be discussed and put to the vote. Textual changes Textual changes to the text of a resolution can only be proposed by members of the committee involved. Textual changes have to be written on the appropriate textual change sheets (provided by the Presidency). All members of the committee should sign the paper for textual changes. Textual changes are always taken into consideration; there is no voting procedure.

Writing a resolution The resolution is a formal expression of each Committee, which contains all the proposed solutions to a certain issue. A resolution comprises two parts: introductory clauses (ICs) and operative clauses (OCs). The IC is the beginning part of the sentence, which refers to and presents a certain problem. The introductory clause is always implemented with letters (A., B., C., etc.). The OC is the concrete proposal for the solution of the problem, and this clause is marked with numbers (1., 2., 3., etc.).

Example resolution presenting the set structure Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Resolution on the question of the harmonisation of social policies within all Member States The Model European Parliament A. Establishing four objectives, distinguished by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, to which all social protection systems should respond: a. to make work pay and provide secure income b. to make pensions safe and pension systems sustainable c. to promote social inclusion d. to ensure high quality and sustainability of health care B.

Taking into account the wish to maintain national identity when making decisions about social questions.

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C.

Aware of the high rate of unemployment among minorities and marginalised1 groups 1. Strongly recommends that the European Union should have a common terminology for social policies 2. Proclaims that the E.U. should not set down absolute standards for common social policies but rather minimum standards and guidelines around which each Member State determines social policy 3. Supports the investment into social initiatives, for instance: a) Life-long learning / educational training b) Family protection i) Child benefit ii) Parental leave iii) Day care; 4. Instructs the President to forward the resolution to the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of Ministers.

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Marginalised groups mainly consist of discriminated people. “Discriminated people on any grounds as sex, race, 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” (Article 21, European Chart of Human Rights)

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Key language for writing a resolution Each IC and OC is bound to begin with one of the set phrases below.

Introductory clauses (IC’s) Affirming Alarmed by Approving Aware of Believing Bearing in mind Confident contemplating Convinced Declaring Deeply concerned Deeply conscious Deeply convinced Deeply disturbed Deeply regretting Desiring Emphasizing Expecting Expressing its appreciation Expressing its satisfaction Fulfilling Fully aware Fully alarmed Fully believing Further deploring Further recalling Guided by

Having adopted Having considered Having considered further Having devoted attention Having examined Having studied Having heard Having received Keeping in mind Noting with regret Noting with satisfaction noting with deep concern Noting further Noting with approval Observing Realizing Reaffirming Recalling Recognizing Referring Seeking Taking into account Taking into consideration Taking note Viewing with appreciation Welcoming

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Useful language

Operative clauses (OC’s)

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Accepts Affirms Approves Authorizes Calls / Calls upon Condemns Congratulates Confirms Considers Declares accordingly Deplores Draws the attention Designates Emphasizes Encourages Endorses Expresses its appreciation Expresses its hope Further invites Further proclaims Further reminds Further recommends Further resolves Further requests Have resolved Notes Proclaims Reaffirms Recommends Reminds Regrets

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Requests Solemnly affirms Strongly condemns Supports Trusts Takes note of Transmits Urges

Addressing • Honourable, Distinguished, Venerable • Madam/Mister President, Presidency, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen Phrases to start with • Firstly / first of all / initially / primarily / first / to begin with / in the first place / in the first instance • From time to time / much of the time / all the time / frequently • Day by day / nowadays / in our days / currently / at the moment / for the time being / at present / right now / in today’s world / recently / lately Stating your opinion • I have to say… • It could be argued that… • In my opinion / view… • Generally speaking, I think… • To my mind… • I’d just like to say… • As far as I’m concerned… • I’m quite convinced that… • To be quite honest / frank… • If you ask me… • (strong) I’m convinced… • (strong) I firmly believe that… • (strong) I am absolutely certain that… Disagreeing • I wouldn’t do that. I would… • But if we…

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• • • • • • • • • • •

I’m afraid I have to disagree with you. Don’t get me wrong, but… Even so, if… Don’t forget that… I don’t think so. (strong) No way. I’m afraid I disagree. (strong) I totally disagree. (strong) I’d say the exact opposite. Not necessarily. That’s not always true. / That’s not always the case. No, I am not sure about that.

Asking questions • Is the delegate aware of the fact that…? • Could the delegate inform us/specify/tell…? • Does the delegate agree with the fact that…? • Has the delegate realised that…? • …doesn’t the delegate think so? • …is that correct? • May the delegate ask the Presidency…? Useful phrases • Thank you very much for the word Madam / Mister President • Generally / ordinarily / usually / as a general rule / in most cases / in general terms / broadly • basically / vitally / essentially / fundamentally / cardinally • phenomenon (pl. phenomena) / symptom • opinion / (point of ) view / standpoint / perspective / sight • most of all / mostly / principally / essentially / most importantly / above all • important / relevant / significant / memorable / momentous / substantial / profound / notable

• very / extremely / pretty / quite / sorely / widely / immensely / exceedingly • indeed / truly / in conscience / in effect • actual / real / practical / virtual / factual / concrete • worldwide / global / widespread / extensive / comprehensive • based on facts • figure / statistics / survey / research / investigation / graph / diagram / (flow/pie) chart / percentage • possible / potential / likely / probable • impossible / outrageous (negative) / absurd • emphasize / stress / highlight / draw attention to • therefore / thereby / in order (to) / because of / consequently / in consequence • cause / reason / occasion / motive • although / though • nevertheless / however / notwithstanding/ even though / in spite of / despite / nonetheless / even so / under no circumstances • the process/progress is irreversible • advantage / benefit / gain / profit • disadvantage / handicap / detriment • hot issue/point/spot • in the proper sense of the word / literally / in the strict sense of the word • in favour of / be for / identify oneself with / second sth / support sth / put one’s name to sth • be against / object (to)

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Contact details of teachers and organisers Albania Erjola Gjini

+355686271887

[email protected]

Austria Gottfried Oehl

+436765013748

[email protected]

Belgium Paul van Turenhout

+3213663973

Paul.van [email protected]

Cyprus Eliana Hadjiconstantinou

+35799498677

[email protected]

Czech Republic Barbora Semerádová

+420608539658

[email protected]

Estonia Kätriin Pruul

+37251974863

[email protected]

Finland Anna Martikainen Susanne Björkstén

+358-407674023 [email protected] +358-438266563 [email protected]

France Pierre-Marie IMBERT

+33770261714

Germany Markus Mattern

+4916099105835 [email protected]

Greece Maria Katzilieri Theoni Sofrona

+306977220629 +306945877438

[email protected] [email protected]

Hungary Tamás Szemethy

+36305884350

[email protected]

India Valambal Balachandran

+919811481475

[email protected]

Ireland Stuart Wheeler Hilary Wheeler

+353867241313 +353867241313

[email protected]

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Italy Anna Maria Cirillo +393337336397 Latvia Kieran Nolan +37129168698 Ginta Karklina +37129686117 Lithuania Julija Kravčenko Luxembourg Sylvie Zuccoli-Grotz +352487024 Malta Gianluca Vella Valetta (contact) Netherlands Jeroen Franzen +31637525263 Norway Knut Gundersen +4795749458 Poland Adam Czerwoniec +607716204 Romania Victor Drujinin +40728185332 Slovakia Gottfried Oehl (contact) Slovenia Mojca Riznar Nedeljko +38631206689 Spain Rory Palframan +34620082653 Sweden Alexandra Koumi +46709442997 Linda Wheatley +46702640565 Turkey Glyn Harris +905345672446 United Kingdom Rachel Palmer +447887790923 Emma Bailey +447778271666

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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The MEP Copenhagen team

Notes

Teachers/directors Nina Nørgaard Bjørn Elm Katja Kofod Svan Hans Lindemann Peter B. Rosenkjær Martin Lønstrup Nielsen Steffen Knudsen

+45 26201105 +45 51359312 +45 30131976 +45 40317753 +45 28938814 +45 53743500 +45 20776280

Students Lea Krusell Victor H.B.Christoffersen Christine Alsing Schuldt Sasha Louise Adrian Katrine Kirkholm Tosti Nielsen Lucas O.F. Mellbin Annika Charlotte Hassenkam Victoria Dahl Understrup Amanda Wessman Eir Lucas R.R.Sewerin Emilie M.B. Bloch Ulrikke Moestrup Martin R. Holst Esben Vestergaard Nielsen Clemens Rothe

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