Lempäälä 2016 Resolution Booklet

Resolution Booklet Lempäälä 2016 – Regional Session of EYP Finland 21st – 23rd October 2016

Lempäälä 2016 – Regional Session of European Youth Parliament Finland General Assembly, 23 October 2016

Lempäälä 2016 – Regional Session of European Youth Parliament Finland General Assembly, 23 October 2016

Programme of the General Assembly 08:00 08:15 09:00 09:45 10:15 11:00 11:45 12:45 13:30 14:15 14:45 15:30 16:15

Opening of the General Assembly Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Security and Defense Coffee break Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Lunch break Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on International Trade Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Transport and Tourism Coffee break Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Foreign Affairs Closing Ceremony

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Procedure of the General Assembly General rules The wish to speak is indicated by raising the Committee placard. Each committee may use only one Committee placard.

The authority of the Board is absolute.

Procedure and time settings 1. Presenting of the Motion for a Resolution 2. Three minutes to defend the Motion for a Resolution 3. Three minutes to attack the Motion for a Resolution 4. General debate 5. Three minutes to sum up the debate 6. Voting procedure 7. Announcing the votes Point of Personal Privilege Request for a Delegate to repeat a point that was inaudible. Failure to understand the language being spoken does not make for a Point of Personal Privilege.

Direct Response Once per debate, each Committee may use the Direct Response sign. Should a Delegate raise the sign during the open debate, he/she will immediately be recognised by the Board and given the floor as soon as the point being made is concluded. A Direct Response can only be used to refer to and discuss the point made directly beforehand. If two or more Direct Responses are requested at once, the Board will decide which Committee to recognise. In this case, the second Direct Response shall only be held if it can be referred to the first Direct Response, so on and so forth.

Point of Order These can be raised by the Chairperson if a Delegate feels the Board have not properly followed parliamentary procedure. Ultimately, the authority of the Board is absolute.

Defence Speech One member of the Proposing Committee delivers the Defence Speech from the podium. It is used to explain the rationale of the overall lines of the Resolution and convince the Plenary that the Resolution is worthy of being adopted. This speech can last a maximum of three minutes.

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Attack Speech An individual Delegate from a Committee other than that proposing the Resolution at hand delivers an Attack Speech from the podium. It reflects an individual opinion and is used to point out the flaws of the approach taken by the Proposing Committee and should propose alternative solutions. This speech can last a maximum of three minutes.

Summation Speech One or two members of the Proposing Committee deliver the Summation Speech from the podium; the microphone can only be passed once. It is used to summarise the debate, respond to main, selected criticism and to once more explain why the chosen approach is the most sensible. This speech can last a maximum of three minutes.

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This booklet is brought to you by the chairs’ team of the Regional Session Lempäälä 2016 of EYP Finland:

Chairpersons Aïcha Bouchelaghem (CH) Susanna Carta (IT) Tamina Huber (AT) Oona Huttunen (FI) Vilma Kallio (FI) Marlene Karstensen (NO) Jalmari Männistö (FI) Molly McKeagney (IE) Mina Radončić (RS) Kerstin Reisinger (AT) Aino Röyskö (FI) Wout Sartorius (NL) Nina Schmid (DE) Nea Tuovinen (FI) Valtteri Valtanen (FI)

Board Rebecca Kiiski (FI) Matthias Schwertner (AT) David Plahl (DE)

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Lempäälä 2016 – Regional Session of European Youth Parliament Finland General Assembly, 23 October 2016

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

With half of the world’s population already living in urban areas and them accounting for a significant share in global greenhouse gas emissions, how can the EU help its cities contribute to a successful realisation of the COP21’s Paris Agreement?

Submitted by:

Anton Herala (Sääksjärven koulu), Laura Laveau (FR), Reetta Malmivaara (Sammon keskuslukio), Katariina Pirinen (Kuopion lyseon lukio), Tuuli Uusitalo (Oriveden lukio)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Expressing its concern over the limited usage and availability of public transport within urban areas, B. Takes note of the limited participation by Member States’ cities in the current ‘European Green Capital Award’1 competition, C. Bearing in mind that 75% of population of Europe live in urban areas2, D. Supporting current EU climate targets established by existing legislation such as the ‘2020 Climate and Energy Package’, E. Acknowledging with deep distress the lack of public awareness on the impact that means of transport have in the production of greenhouse gasses, F. Draws attention to a lack of pan-European interest in making moves towards more sustainable living and transportation, G. Taking into consideration that the insecurities such as finance or supply, in relation to renewable energy sources;

The European Green Capital Award recognises and rewards local efforts made to improve the environment, economy and quality of life in cities.

2 http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/urban 1

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1. Appeals to Member States to make public transport systems more accessible for citizens through: a)

authorising the European Structural and Investment Fund to allocate additional funding to support public transportation initiatives, such as the subsidisation of public transport tickets, including a compulsory bi-annual online report tracking its progress,

b)

the diversification and increase of public transport services made available to citizens;

2. Welcomes the implementation of a global warming awareness raising scheme through: a)

a media campaign,

b)

the launching of a ‘Cities for Climate’ awareness day,

c)

the continuation of school education schemes such as the Green Schools initiative in all Member States;

3. Instructs the European Regional Development Fund3 to provide further funding in the research and development for alternative fuel and energy production by Member States; 4. Proposes Member States to use renewable energy alongside other forms of energy; 5. Endorses a greater participation in the European Green Capital Award.

5% (330 million EUR) of the European Regional Development fund has been allocated for the development of sustainable development in each EU Member State.

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M OTION FOR A R ESOLUTION BY THE

C OMMITTEE ON S ECURITY AND D EFENCE

The Baltic countries feel threatened by Russia and the wars in Ukraine and Syria are still ongoing. How should the EU and NATO work together in the future to safeguard the EU’s and its Member States’ security?

Submitted by:

Iida Hänninen (Naantalin lukio), Kia Katjos (Tammerkosken lukio), Noora Koivisto (Savonlinnan lukio), Sini Mustonen (Oriveden lukio), Emmi Seppälä (Sammon keskuslukio), Oliver van der Weij (Kuopion lyseon lukio)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Concerned that conflict areas1 function as breeding grounds for extremist groups who could potentially pose threats to Member States, B. Emphasising that the current situations in Syria and Ukraine require the EU and NATO to take an active stance in resolving the respective conflicts, C. Observing that NATO is not effectively taking part in crises closest to the EU and its immediate neighbourhood, D. Noting with deep concern that foreign politics practiced by Russia are creating unrest and insecurity for its immediate neighbourhood and beyond, E. Having examined that negotiations and recent treaties2 between Russia, the EU and NATO have not succeeded as intended, F. Affirming the importance of clear and well-communicated boundaries of the extent to which the EU and NATO cooperate in solving crises, G. Pointing out that Member States with a neutral stance on military alliances are hesitant to join NATO due to possible political or armed repercussions, H. Firmly convinced that some Member States that wish to remain neutral do not have the required resources to defend themselves in case of an external attack, I.

Keeping in mind that for the EU it is important to keep unity and avoid political unrest, so to promote cooperation rather than the isolation of single Member States;

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Such as Syria, Ukraine and Libya.

Examples are the NATO-­‐‑Russia Founding Act of 1997, and the Minsk agreement of 2015.

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1. Emphasises the importance of NATO not only reacting to conflicts directly involving one of its member states, but also taking a stance on other conflicts that indirectly affect at least one of its member states; 2. Calls upon NATO to combine its military engagements with humanitarian aid provided by its member states; 3. Requests the European Commission to intensify negotiations with Russia about common problems, such as the Syrian conflict, to provide security for states currently under political pressure to join NATO; 4. Recommends the Member States to aim for a special cooperation agreement with NATO excluding the Member States desiring to stay neutral; 5. Further calls upon the European Commission to launch awareness-raising campaigns to promote cooperation between the EU and NATO rather than the isolation of single Member States; 6. Encourages the Member States to improve their cooperation by: a)

Revising the articles of the Treaty on European Union relating to security and defense cooperation,

b)

Increasing the support measures offered to each Member State in case of an external attack;

7. Encourages the familiarisation with different cultures already at a young age to prevent prejudices, discrimination and xenophobia.

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M OTION FOR A R ESOLUTION BY THE

C OMMITTEE ON C ONSTITUTIONAL A FFAIRS

Brexit as a wake-up call – what steps should the Member States take to improve the EU’s constitutional framework and thereby make it ready for the future?

Submitted by:

Tytti Halttu (Tammerkosken lukio), Arttu Humalajoki (Kannaksen lukio), Paquita L’Hopital (FR), Petja Pennala (Joensuun lukio), Reetamari Pesonen (Porin suomalaisen yhteislyseon lukio)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Realising that a lack of transparency of the rationale behind decision-making can lead to misconceptions about who legislation ultimately benefits, B. Noting with concern that the lack of knowledge of and interest in EU politics among voters gives populist parties1 and movements a higher chance to win supporters, C. Aware that ongoing disagreements between Euro-sceptics and Pro-Europeans, especially within the European Parliament, regarding the handling of the refugee crisis and the distribution of competences between the Member States and EU can cause political stagnation and put the EU into a negative light, D. Expecting that the departure of a Member State from the EU, such as Brexit, could weaken: i)

Citizens’ trust in the EU,

ii)

The EU’s external reputation,

iii) Member States’ economies, iv) The financial stability of the Euro, E. Bearing in mind that Member States are required to financially support each other during crises such as the debt crisis since 2009 or the refugee crisis of 2015;

1 Populist parties claim to represent the interests of the average citizens and use simple language and the call upon common sense as techniques to convince voters.

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1. Encourages the Members of the European Parliament and the members of the Member States’ parliaments to use fact-based and easily understandable arguments to ensure that everyone has the possibility to follow the discussions; 2. Recommends the European Commission and the Member States to further cooperate with projects such as the European Youth Parliament in teaching politics to the youth; 3. Further recommends the EU to make use of social media channels to increase awareness of and knowledge about current political issues among European youngsters; 4. Further encourages the Member States’ governments to improve the teaching of politics and critical thinking by adapting national school curricula; 5. Calls upon the Member States to change the Treaty on European Union to take back complete sovereignty with migration policy; 6. Further calls upon the European Commission to: a)

promote the export of European goods,

b)

conclude international trade agreements which benefit the EU;

7. Requests to extend the Single Supervisory Mechanism2 that has been implemented by the European Central Bank.

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The Singe Supervisory Mechanism is a mechanism which has granted the European Central Bank a supervisory role to monitor the financial stability of banks within the EU.

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M OTION FOR A R ESOLUTION BY THE

C OMMITTEE ON I NDUSTRY , R ESEARCH AND E NERGY

Towards a European Energy Union: How can the EU and its Member States balance the strategy’s renewable energy goals and the current energy demand of Europe resulting in projects such as Nord Stream 2?

Submitted by:

Paulus Inkeroinen (Kannaksen lukio), Joona Jokilampi (Tampereen yhteiskoulun lukio), Mikael Mauranen (Kuopion lyseon lukio), Matias Mäkiranta (Sääksjärven koulu), Milja Uotila (Oriveden lukio), Christina Zhou (Joensuun lyseon lukio)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Alarmed by the ineffectiveness of the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS)1 due to the low prices and too high amounts of emission allowances, B. Bearing in mind the lack of funding directed towards the research and development of energy production, transport and storage, C. Realising the lack of adequate interconnections between Member States needed to reach the interconnection capacity of at least 10% as part of the 2020 Climate and Energy Package, D. Noting with concern the disadvantages renewable energy sources have compared to nonrenewables due to: i)

fluctuations in energy supply,

ii)

regional production capacities,

E. Acknowledging the important role of the Member States in reaching the EU’s renewable energy targets, F. Observing the inefficient usage of pre-existing energy transport infrastructure from external sources, G. Recognizing the important role of active consumers in reaching the EU’s renewable energy goals;

1 The EU ETS aims on reducing greenhouse gases in the EU by using a ‘cap and trade’ principle that allows companies to receive or buy tradable emission allowances.

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1. Strongly urges the European Commission to resolve the weaknesses regarding the EU ETS by: a)

having auctions as the only mean for the distribution of emission allowances,

b)

decreasing the amount of overall allowances thus raising the market price;

2. Further urges the Member States to discontinue compensations for the indirect costs of the EU ETS; 3. Recommends the European Commission to redirect a large proportion of the Horizon 20202 funds to the research of non-nuclear energy, especially the production, transport, and storage of renewable energy sources; 4. Encourages the Member States to promote public-private-partnerships by: a)

applying for funding of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)3 funding,

b)

creating new Projects in Common Interest (PCI)4 in energy infrastructure;

5. Requests the European Commission to unify the energy trading system among the Member States to improve the competitiveness of renewable energy in the EU; 6. Proposes to the Member States to cut subsidies for fossil fuels and nuclear energy; 7. Reminds the Member States to investigate the potential of the existing infrastructure, for example Nord Stream, before investing in new infrastructure, such as the current plans for Nord Stream 2; 8. Invites the Member States to lower their taxation of low-carbon emission vehicles.

2 Horizon 2020 is the largest EU Research and Innovation programme with almost € 80 billions of funding available over a period of 7 years (2014 to 2020).

3 The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is a key EU funding instrument aimed to promote growth, employment and competitiveness through targeted infrastructure investments at a European level.

4 Projects in Common Investment (PCI) is a list of key energy infrastructure projects drawn by the European Commission classified as essential for a unified European energy market.

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M OTION FOR A R ESOLUTION BY THE

C OMMITTEE ON I NTERNATIONAL T RADE

India, as part of the BRICS states is one of the key emerging economies, but the EU has not concluded any trade agreement with it yet. Which trade relations should the EU develop with India, while also keeping in mind its human rights, democracy and the rule of law situation?

Submitted by:

Axel Aarnio (Kuopion lyseon lukio), Zhina Garmsiri (Tampereen lyseon lukio), Laura Heikura (Oriveden lukio), Mira Kokko (Jämsän lukio), Emmi Kortteinen (Sammon keskuslukio), Vertti Peltomäki (Sääksjärven koulu)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Noting with deep concern that the negotiations for establishing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)1 between the EU and India have been suspended, B. Acknowledging the great potential in the development of India’s economy and its empowerment by the BRICS2 states, C. Concerned that India currently does not entirely meet democratic values, such as human rights or the rule of law, D. Bearing in mind that one of the greatest issues limiting India’s economic growth is the low level of education, E. Taking into account the lack of adequate professionals in the field of healthcare, F. Fully alarmed by the lack of efficient technological equipment and know-how in India, G. Noting with regret the several deficiencies in the relations between the EU and India including: i)

Appreciation for each other’s cultures and values,

ii)

A mutual understanding,

iii) Trust, H. Realising the possibility of the detrimental effects a FTA could have on the national economies, especially Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)3;

The FTA negotiations started in 2007 and the agreement was supposed to include trade in service, intellectual property, foreign investment and goods. After 13 unsuccessful rounds, the negotiations stopped until further notice.

2 The BRICS states include Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the five fastest growing emerging markets that have the potential to form a powerful economic block.

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1. Recommends the European Commission to actively promote the re-establishment of negotiations with India to conclude a FTA; 2. Invites the European Commission to establish an educational programme consisting of knowledge sharing by European specialists within the fields of human rights, teachers’ education, and doctors’ and pharmacists’ education; 3. Calls upon the trainees of the aforementioned educational programme to become multipliers within their local societies by passing on the gained knowledge and advocating the respective values; 4. Encourages European enterprises to support Indian companies by: a)

providing them with the necessary equipment and technology,

b)

educating them on their utilisation;

5. Emphasises the importance of intercultural exchange programmes, such as youth exchanges, to support mutual understanding and respect of European and Indian cultures and values; 6. Calls for the European Commission to increase transparency between the EU and India to build trust; 7. Urges both the European Commission and the Indian government to subsidise SMEs to: a)

protect their national economies,

b)

increase their competitiveness and,

c)

combat the influence of MNCs4 on the national markets.

3 Small and Medium-­‐‑sized enterprises (SMEs) serve as main channels of activity amongst national economies. Their success is rapidly decreasing due to the sustainability and rise of MNCs. In order to protect its industry, governments attempt to liberate the market as much as possible to aid and protect SMEs. 4 Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are considered the main motors of economic growth, channelling physical and financial capital to countries.

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M OTION FOR A R ESOLUTION BY THE

C OMMITTEE ON T RANSPORT AND T OURISM

Tourism fosters economic growth and creates workplaces in areas all over Europe, but is also dependent on unpredictable factors, such as political developments. How should Member States work together to exploit the full potential of tourism?

Submitted by:

Joose Janatuinen (Tampereen lyseon lukio), Eveliina Kankaansivu (Sammon keskuslukio), Lassi Savolainen (Porin suomalaisen yhteislyseon lukio), Jieming You (Tampereen klassillinen lukio)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Emphasising that Europe is the number one tourist destination measured by international arrivals, B. Acknowledging that tourism accounts for 5 % of the EU’s Gross Domestic Product, C. Deeply concerned that the EU’s tourism growth is slowing down compared to that of the rest of the world, D. Noting that mass tourism has a negative effect on the local environment, E. Affirming that maintaining a sustainable environment in tourist destinations is more profitable in the long term, F. Observing that air travel, as the most common means of transportation for tourists, is a significant source of air pollution, G. Taking into account that, due to the increasing amount of elderly and disabled persons in Europe, there is a growing need for special offers in tourist destinations, H. Alarmed by the fact that travelling as a tourist in Europe is increasingly expensive, thereby preventing a considerable number of people from participating in European tourism;

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1. Requests the Member States to additionally subsidise sustainable transport infrastructures in areas affected by mass tourism, so as to enable them to compete there; 2. Encourages the European Commission and the Member States to: a)

invest into the construction of infrastructure to replace air travel with more environmentfriendly ways of travelling between countries, such as high-speed trains,

b)

create new jobs through these investments;

3. Calls upon the Member States to issue national standards on the accessibility of tourist accommodations and services for elderly and disabled persons; 4. Urges the European Commission to support governmental agencies responsible for the development of local tourism in competitively disadvantaged regions, as well as the foundation of such agencies in areas which lack them.

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M OTION FOR A R ESOLUTION BY THE

C OMMITTEE ON E MPLOYMENT AND S OCIAL A FFAIRS

The European Blue Card has been unsuccessful in attracting the intended volume of high skilled labour. Also in the light of current European migration crisis, how can the EU and its Member States reshape their frameworks for legal migration to fill labour shortages and convince migrated high skilled workers to stay?

Submitted by:

Laura Gustafsson (Mikkelin lukio), Salomé Guy (FR), Jasmin Kataja (Oriveden lukio), Kasperi Koponen (Kannaksen lukio), Jasmin Kurkinen (Kuopion lyseon lukio), Matias Sillanpää (Sammon keskuslukio), Valtteri Vuolanto (Tampereen klassillinen lukio)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Keeping in mind that education needs to be more accessible for immigrants to increase the number of foreign employees on the European labour market, B. Deeply alarmed by the strict criteria that makes obtaining the European Blue Card1 difficult, C. Reminding that due to differences in labour demand and supply an oversupply of workers in certain industries exist whilst others lack them, D. Observing discrepancies in the implementation of the Blue Card Directive2 among the Member States, E. Recognising that language can be an obstacle for employment despite the lack of language certification requirements in obtaining the Blue Card, F. Deeply conscious that extensive bureaucracy can make applying for the Blue Card unattractive, G. Having examined that some employers do not hire high-skilled migrants due to negative attitudes towards immigration;

1The European Blue Card is a work permit currently issued by 25 Member States aimed at high-­‐‑skilled workers from non-­‐‑EU and non-­‐‑EEA countries with an existing work contract.

2 The Council Directive 2009/50/EC has been adopted by the EU in 2009.

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1. Suggests Member States to make education free and attainable for everyone; 2. Proposes that the European Commission increases the duration of the Blue Card to make it more attractive; 3. Urges the European Investment Bank to provide funds to industries with the most significant employee shortages to attract more workers; 4. Calls for the European Commission to change the following criteria for obtaining the Blue Card: a)

the required years of education,

b)

the required business experience;

5. Requests the European Commission to create a three-month probationary period before finally granting a Blue Card; 6. Supports the ongoing revision of the Blue Card Directive by the European Commission; 7. Calls upon the Member States to provide free language courses possibly given in the migrants’ native language and financed by the hiring employer; 8. Recommends that most of the paperwork when obtaining a European Blue Card is postponed until the start of employment; 9. Emphasises the need of training programmes for employers about diversity, and the importance of integration of immigrants into society; 10. Encourages the European Commission to launch educational campaigns:

a)

against racism,

b)

on cultural awareness.

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M OTION FOR A R ESOLUTION BY THE

C OMMITTEE ON F OREIGN A FFAIRS

In the light of Finnish 2017 presidency of the Arctic Council, how can the EU contribute to a fair distribution and sustainable exploitation of the Arctic’s resources together with other actors in the region, while keeping the EU’s needs in mind?

Submitted by:

Lou-Anne Charnoz (FR), Eemeli Rintamäki (Oriveden lukio), Teemu Tasanen (Kannaksen lukio), Shan Shan Yang (FI)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Contemplating the endangerment of the livelihoods and cultures of Arctic indigenous people due to: i)

the lack of full recognition of their rights on a national level in Arctic States,

ii)

the loss of their living environments due to the exploitation of the Arctic’s resources,

B. Deeply concerned by the impact the exploitation of natural resources has on the Arctic’s ecosystems, C. Keeping in mind that the increasing amount of traffic in the Northern Sea Route 1 will lead to more pollution, D. Concerned that the distribution of the Arctic’s resources could lead to conflicts between the Arctic States2, E. Conscious that the EU has limited influence in the Arctic Council3 since it has not reached the status of a permanent Observer;

The Northern Sea Route is a shipping route running along the Russian Arctic coast.

The Arctic States consists of eight countries crossing the Arctic Line, such as Finland and Canada.

3 The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental platform that handles the cooperation within the Arctic area. An Observer State of the Artic Council has the right to participate in its committees, however, without the right to vote.

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1. Instructs the European Commission to establish an advisory board, consisting of representatives of different indigenous groups from Arctic areas; 2. Encourages the Arctic States to closely cooperate with their indigenous inhabitants to ensure the preservation of their culture; 3. Decides to increase the EU’s funding for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)4 to reduce pollution caused by shipping; 4. Recommends Russia to limit the amount of ship traffic in the Northern Sea Route during the winter season due to the increased risk caused by challenging shipping conditions; 5. Suggests the Arctic Council to implement binding guidelines on the exploitation of the Arctic’s resources; 6. Proposes stronger cooperation in research and development between the EU and the Arctic States within the Arctic area; 7. Trusts the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf5 to establish a fair distribution of the Arctic’s territory among those countries which claim territory, based on collected scientific data.

4 The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations. Its responsibility is to create frameworks for the shipping industry to ensure the safety and security of shipping and prevention of marine pollutions from ships.

5 The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) is a commission that processes a country'ʹs request to extend its Exclusive Economic Zone – a country’s exclusive right to an area’s sea bottom and exploitation of natural resources which lie below.

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