Oulu 2013 – Resolution Booklet

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Resolution!Booklet!

Oulu$2013$–$Regional$Session$of$EYP$Finland$ 22–24$November$2013$ !

Oulu$2013$–$Regional$Session$of$European$Youth$Parliament$Finland$ General$Assembly,$24$November$2013$ $ $

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European! Youth! Parliament! (EYP)$ –$ The$ EYP,$ founded$ in$ 1987,$ is$ one$ of$ the$ largest$ European$ platforms$ for$ intercultural$ encounters,$ political$ educational$ work$ and$ the$ exchange$ of$ ideas$ among$ young$people.$Its$mission$is$to$support$the$development$of$young$people$into$politically$aware$and$ responsible$ citizens$ by$ involving$ them$ in$ European$ political$ thinking$ and$ promoting$ intercultural$ understanding.$ Each$ year,$ the$ EYP$ involves$ thousands$ of$ young$ people$ in$ voluntary$ roles$ in$ 41$ European$countries.$The$EYP$is$a$programme$of$the$Schwartzkopf$Foundation.$ European!Youth!Parliament!Finland!(EYP!Finland)$–$EYP$Finland,$founded$in$2001,$is$the$National$ Committee$ of$ the$ EYP$ in$ Finland.$ The$ Regional$ Sessions$ are$ part$ of$ EYP$ Finland’s$ annual$ Your$ European$ Citizenship$ campaign,$ funded$ by$ the$ Ministry$ for$ Foreign$ Affairs$ of$ Finland$ and$ various$ other$local$and$national$partners.$

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Programme!of!the!General!Assembly! !

08:15$ 08:45$ 09:30$ 10:15$ 10:45$ 11:30$ 12:15$ 13:15$ 14:00$ 14:45$ 15:15$ 15:30$ ! !

Opening$of$the$General$Assembly$ Motion$for$a$Resolution$by$the$Committee$on$Foreign$Affairs!

Motion$for$a$Resolution$by$the$Committee$on$Culture$and$Education$ Coffee$break$ Motion$for$a$Resolution$by$the$Committee$on$Development!

Motion$for$a$Resolution$by$the$Committee$on$Industry,$Research$and$Energy$ Lunch$break$ Motion$for$a$Resolution$by$the$Committee$on$Regional$Development!

Motion$for$a$Resolution$by$the$Committee$on$Security$and$Defence$ Coffee$break$ MEP$Liisa$Jaakonsaari!

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.$$ The$authority$of$the$Board$is$absolute.$ Procedure!and!time!settings$ 1.$Presenting$of$the$Motion$for$a$Resolution$ 2.$Presenting$of$the$Friendly$Amendments$ 3.$Reading$of$the$operative$clauses$$ 4.$Three$minutes$to$defend$the$Motion$for$a$Resolution$ 5.$Three$minutes$to$attack$the$Motion$for$a$Resolution$ 6.$One$minute$to$respond$to$the$Attack$Speech$ 7.$General$debate$ 8.$Three$minutes$to$sum$up$the$debate$ 9.$Voting$procedure$ 10.$Announcing$the$votes$ Friendly!Amendment!

A$last\minute$modification$to$the$Motion$for$a$Resolution$by$the$Proposing$Committee.$Amendments$ are$to$be$handed$in$to$the$Board$at$least$two$Resolutions$before$the$Resolution$in$question,$or$as$soon$ as$possible$for$the$first$Resolutions$of$the$General$Assembly.!

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.$

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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$minutes.$ 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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M OTION!FOR!A! R ESOLUTION!BY !

THE! C OMMITTEE!ON! FOREIGN ! AFFAIRS ! ! !

With$over$100$000$dead$and$millions$of$refugees$the$Syrian$civil$war$has$become$one$of$ the$worst$humanitarian$crises$of$the$decade.$As$talk$of$the$possibility$of$military$ intervention$increases,$what$stance$should$the$EU$take$in$international$ $$ $ efforts$to$cease$the$violence$in$Syria?$ $

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Submitted$by:$

Solja$Harjusalmi$(Savonlinnan$taidelukio),$Laura$Kosonen$ (Savonlinnan$taidelukio),$Eetu$Leinonen$(Utajärven$lukio),$Jenny$ Mattila$(Muhoksen$lukio),$Saara$Rautiainen$(Oulun$normaalikoulun$ lukio),$Tuomas$Rudanko$(Kauhavan$lukio),$Pieta$Salonen$(Tampereen$ yhteiskoulun$lukio),$Eirini$Samara$(GR),$Lucie$Mérelle$(Chairperson,$ FI),$Ella$Palkoaho$(Chairperson,$FI)$$

The!European!Youth!Parliament,!

A. Convinced$that$a$possible$military$intervention$and$a$potential$downfall$of$the$Syrian$government$ might$lead$to$a$large\scale$conflict$in$the$Near\East$region,$ B. Deeply$ concerned$ about$ the$ direct$ consequences$ arising$ from$ the$ armed$ conflict$ such$ as$ the$ increasing$numbers$of$casualties$and$refugees,$ C. Alarmed$ by$ the$ current$ lack$ of$ a$ common$ policy$ concerning$ a$ possible$ military$ intervention$ in$ Syria$to$be$executed$by$the$European$Union$(EU)$member$states$and$its$partners,$ D. Noting$ with$ regret$ the$ current$ veto$ situation$ in$ the$ United$ Nations$ Security$ Council$ (UNSC)$ as$ created$by$Russia$and$China,$which$prevents$the$United$Nations$(UN)$from$intervening,$ E. Fully$ aware$ that$ the$ government$ bodies$ of$ the$ Syrian$ Arab$ Republic$ are$ being$ supported$ by$ Russia,$China$and$Iran,$whilst$the$western$world$gives$assistance$to$the$Free$Syrian$Army$(FSA),$ F. Taking$into$consideration$the$ethnical$diversity$of$the$parties$involved$and$their$unwillingness$to$ cooperate$with$each$other,$ G. Taking$note$of$the$public$accusations$against$the$Syrian$government$as$a$result$of$the$presumed$ use$of$chemical$weaponry;$ 1. Requests$an$increase$in$humanitarian$aid$in$the$conflict$zone$and$refugee$camps;$ 2. Urges$ for$ a$ treaty$ calling$ EU$ member$ states$ to$ a$ meeting$ and$ agree$ on$ a$ strategy$ in$ cases$ of$ humanitarian$crisis;$ 3. Calls$for$democratic$presidential$and$parliamentary$elections$supervised$by$the$UN;$

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4. Strongly$supports$the$existing$proposal$for$a$future$peace$conference$involving$both$the$national$ coalition$ for$ Syrian$ revolutionary$ and$ opposition$ forces$ and$ the$ Syrian$ government,$ the$ United$ States,$Russia,$China$and$the$EU;$$ 5. Calls$for$a$reform$of$the$veto$legislation$in$the$UNSC;$ 6. Strongly$approves$of$the$recent$preparations$to$demolish$chemical$weaponry$in$Syria;$ 7. Calls$upon$the$EU$to$re\establish$the$weapon$embargo$on$Syria.$

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THE! C OMMITTEE!ON! CULTURE ! AND ! EDUCATION ! ! !

Cross\cultural$encounters:$as$major$construction$projects$bring$large$numbers$of$foreign$ workers$to$peripheral$areas$with$traditionally$homogenous$populations,$the$ensuing$ cultural$encounters$can$potentially$be$difficult.$How$should$EU$Member$States$facilitate$ the$integration$of$foreign$workers$in$peripheries$so$that$the$benefits$of$labour$mobility$ can$be$maximised$in$these$areas$as$well?$ $

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Submitted$by:$

Mikael$Heikkinen$(Oulun$normaalikoulun$lukio),$$Moona$Hoppula$ (Sodankylän$lukio),$Karyna$Rozumenko$(UA),$Oskari$Vallbacka$ (Kauhavan$lukio),$Riikka$Yliriesto$(Sodankylän$lukio),$$ Lea$Schiewer$(Chairperson,$DE)$$

The!European!Youth!Parliament,!

A. Expressing$ its$ appreciation$ of$ foreign$ workers$ compensating$ the$ lack$ of$ qualified$ workers$ in$ peripheral$areas,$ B. Noting$with$regret$that$foreign$workers$still$face$discrimination$in$receiving$countries,$ C. Taking$ into$ account$ the$ potential$ risk$ of$ segregation$ in$ peripheral$ and$ homogenous$ areas$ receiving$foreign$workers,$$ D. Bearing$ in$ mind$ that$ due$ to$ prejudices$ foreign$ workers$ may$ be$ considered$ as$ a$ threat$ to$ the$ national$cultural$heritage$by$the$local$population,$ E. Concerned$ that$ foreign$ workers$ may$ encounter$ difficulties$ while$ balancing$ between$ their$ own$ cultural$background$and$the$predominant$culture$in$the$receiving$country,$ F. Convinced$that$the$European$Fund$for$the$Integration$of$non\EU$immigrants$(EIF)$budget$of$€$825$ million$for$the$period$of$2007\2013$has$not$been$sufficient$to$provide$adequate$financial$support$to$ all$integration$projects$in$the$28$Member$States,$ G. Realising$that$local$authorities$do$not$necessarily$dispose$of$sufficient$financial$means$to$allocate$ enough$ funds$ on$ infrastructure$ necessary$ for$ integration$ of$ foreign$ workforce,$ such$ as$ language$ courses,$social$care$for$children$and$leisure$time$activities,$$ H. Aware$of$the$fact$that$professional$qualifications$of$foreign$workers$acquired$in$third$countries$are$ not$considered$as$equivalent$to$the$ones$obtained$within$a$Member$State$of$the$European$Union$ (EU);$ 1. Recommends$ foreign$ workers$ to$ immediately$ report$ public$ authorities$ discriminative$ practices$ towards$them;$

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2. Calls$ upon$ employers$ of$ foreign$ workers$ to$ provide$ language$ and$ intercultural$ communication$ classes;$ 3. Supports$ local$ authorities$ organising$ language$ classes$ as$ well$ as$ multicultural$ events$ and$ activities$in$cooperation$with$local$associations,$cultural$centres$and$educational$institutions;$ 4. Calls$for$the$EIF$to$prioritise$integration$projects$in$peripheral$areas;$ 5. Encourages$ schools$ in$ peripheral$ areas$ to$ further$ facilitate$ and$ increase$ exchange$ programmes$ with$third$countries$by$means$of$the$EIF;$ 6. Reminds$ the$ Member$ States$ to$ further$ promote$ the$ already$ existing$ aptitude$ tests$ certifying$ the$ diploma$and$qualifications$of$third$country$nationals;$$ 7. Calls$ for$ national$ media$ companies$ to$ produce$ and$ broadcast$ TV$ shows,$ documentaries$ and$ advertisements$presenting$different$countries$and$cultures.$ $ $ $

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THE! C OMMITTEE!ON! DEVELOPMENT ! ! !

Dead$aid?$Combined,$the$European$Commission$and$the$EU$Member$States$constitute$ the$single$largest$donor$of$development$aid,$but$the$effectiveness$of$development$aid$is$ frequently$questioned.$How$should$the$EU$make$sure$that$European$efforts$secure$a$ better$economic$and$political$future$for$the$developing$world?$ $

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Tommi$Kamppila$(Kauhavan$lukio),$Marjukka$Pesonen$(Oulun$ suomalaisen$yhteiskoulun$lukio),$Noora$Pitkälä$(Oulun$suomalaisen$ yhteiskoulun$lukio),$Säde$Kanervisto$(Chairperson,$FI),$Hammu$ Varjonen$(Chairperson,$FI)$$

The!European!Youth!Parliament,!

A. Deeply$ conscious$ that$ development$ aid$ has$ not$ succeeded$ in$ significantly$ decreasing$ absolute$ poverty$in$the$developing$world,$ B. Alarmed$ by$ the$ fact$ that$ the$ majority$ of$ the$ people$ living$ in$ developing$ countries$ lack$ basic$ human$rights$such$as$access$to$nutrition,$education$and$healthcare,$ C. Taking$ into$ consideration$ that$ most$ aid$ receiving$ countries$ do$ not$ have$ a$ state$ bureaucracy$ capable$of$using$development$funds$efficiently$to$create$sustainable$economic$growth,$ D. Noting$ that$ developing$ countries’$ economies$ are$ vulnerable$ to$ market$ fluctuations$ as$ their$ revenue$is$often$based$on$the$export$of$few$unrefined$products,$ E. Recognising$that$the$lack$of$coordination$of$aid$between$different$European$Union$(EU)$Member$ States$results$in$high$transaction$costs1,$ F. Fully$believing$tied$aid2$does$not$increase$economic$growth$in$developing$countries;$ 1. Trusts$ that$ well$ monitored$ and$ regulated$ direct$ budget$ support$ for$ the$ governments$ of$ developing$countries$is$one$of$the$most$effective$instruments$of$eradicating$poverty;$ 2. Proclaims$the$importance$of$raising$the$level$of$basic$education$in$developing$countries$as$a$long$ term$means$of$decreasing$corruption$and$creating$a$functioning$state$bureaucracy;$ 3. Requests$further$harmonisation$of$European$development$aid$to$reduce$transaction$costs;$

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4. Urges$the$abolition$of$tied$aid$to$prevent$development$funds$from$escaping$the$receiving$ countries’$domestic$markets;$ 5. Recommends$the$EU$to$support$development$projects$concerning$i.e.$infrastucture,$access$to$clean$ water$and$healthcare$supplies$to$give$developing$countries$the$means$to$progress$independently;$ 6. Recommends$ that$ the$ EU$ should$ provide$ low$ interest$ loans$ for$ business$ startups$ in$ developing$ countries$to$increase$growth$in$their$domestic$markets.$$ $

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M OTION!FOR!A! R ESOLUTION!BY !

THE! C OMMITTEE!ON! INDUSRTY, ! RESEARCH ! AND ! ENERGY ! !

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The$post\Fukushima$Europe:$with$the$challenge$of$balancing$environmental$ sustainability,$security$and$the$need$for$cheap$energy,$what$role$should$nuclear$energy$ play$in$the$EU$Member$States’$energy$strategies?! $

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Submitted$by:$

Leevi$Halme$(Muhoksen$lukio),$Jussi$Hakosalo$(Puolalanmäen$lukio),$ Roope$Olli$(Tampereen$yhteiskoulun$lukio),$Juho$Ollila$(Sodankylän$ lukio),$Raman$Shkabara$(BY),$Jaakko$Tihinen$(Utajärven$lukio),$Samuli$ Ylitalo$(Kauhavan$lukio),$Johanna$Viitanen$(Chairperson,$FI),$Henok$ Ghebrenigus$(Chairperson,$NL)$$

The!European!Youth!Parliament,!

A. Deeply$ conscious$ that$ the$ European$ Union$ (EU)$ should$ find$ reliable$ means$ of$ meeting$ itks$ own$ energy$demands$in$a$safe$and$environmentally$sustainable$manner,$ B. Alarmed$by$the$lack$of$a$comprehensive$common$energy$policy$in$the$EU,$ C. Believing$ accordingly$ that$ in$ the$ absence$ of$ such$ a$ policy$ Member$ Statesk$ energy$ policies$ might$ pursue$individual$interests$rather$than$the$interests$of$the$EU$as$a$whole,$ D. Noting$ with$ regret$ that$ Member$ States$ are$ currently$ heavily$ dependent$ on$ energy$ produced$ outside$the$EU,$ E. Deeply$ concerned$ that$ the$ European$ production$ and$ distribution$ of$ energy$ is$ not$ sufficiently$ protected$against$dangers$such$as$natural$disasters,$terrorist$attacks$and$human$error,$ F. Aware$ of$ the$ need$ to$ deal$ with$ nuclear$ waste$ in$ a$ way$ that$ poses$ minimal$ risks$ of$ harming$ the$ environment$and$society,$ G. Having$studied$new$types$of$nuclear$fission$reactors$that:$ i)

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ii) $Produce$less$nuclear$waste,$ iii) $Are$able$to$use$old$uranium$rods$as$fuel;$ 1. Reaffirms$ the$ importance$ of$ research,$ development$ and$ deployment$ of$ renewable$ energy$ technologies$and$more$energy$efficient$technologies;$ 2. Calls$for$the$formation$of$a$neutral$panel$of$experts,$which$would:$ a)

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Approve$or$reject$changes$in$Member$Statesk$individual$energy$policies,$

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Advise$Member$States$on$matters$related$to$the$production$and$distribution$of$electricity,$

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Be$supervised$by$the$European$Parliament;$

3. Recommends$ that$ Member$ States$ immediately$ investigate$ and$ review$ the$ safety,$ security$ and$ reliability$of$their$respective$power$plants$and$power$grids;$ 4. Urges$Member$States$to$upgrade$their$nuclear$reactors$to$meet$modern$standards;$ 5. Recommends$ that$ Member$ States$ store$ their$ nuclear$ waste$ in$ underground$ storages$ specifically$ designed$for$that$purpose;$ 6. Trusts$that$further$research$in$the$field$of$nuclear$fusion$will$make$EU$Member$States$fully$self\ sufficient$in$their$energy$needs$in$the$distant$future.$ $

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THE! C OMMITTEE!ON! REGIONAL ! DEVELOPMENT ! ! !

Reviewing$the$Catalan,$Scottish$and$Flemish$experience:$with$breakaway$regions$sending$ the$EU$into$legally$and$politically$unmapped$territory,$what$should$be$the$EU’s$stance$ towards$secession$movements$within$its$borders$and$the$potential$of$newly$emerging$ states$within$EU$territory?$ $

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Submitted$by:$

Linda$Korhonen$(Kauhavan$lukio),$Essi$Leskelä$(Oulun$lyseon$lukio),$ Aada$Nikkarinen$(Sodankylän$lukio),$Mikael$Pekkala$(Sodankylän$ lukio),$Saku$Rimali$(Sodankylän$lukio),$Jasmine$Saarela$(Utajärven$ lukio),$Tomi$Salmi$(Kauhavan$lukio),$Myrto$Skouteli$(GR),$Hans$ Näsman$(Chairperson,$FI),$Jenni$Röynä$(Chairperson,$FI)$$

The!European!Youth!Parliament,!

A. Realising$the$significant$economic$disparity$and$cultural$differences$between$regions$in$a$country,$ B. Aware$ of$ the$ fact$ that$ wealthier$ regions$ may$ have$ aspirations$ of$ secession$ whilst$ contributing$ essentially$to$the$Gross$Domestic$Product$(GDP)$of$the$parent$country,$ C. Taking$into$account$neither$the$treaty$of$Lisbon$nor$the$national$legislation$of$any$Member$State$ currently$ provides$ a$ policy$ framework$ on$ the$ membership$ status$ of$ a$ new$ state$ resulting$ from$ secession$within$the$European$Union$(EU),$ D. Fully$ aware$ that$ an$ easily$ applicable$ procedure$ of$ secession$ might$ encourage$ other$ regions$ to$ follow,$ E. Bearing$in$mind$that$the$government$of$a$new$state$resulting$from$secession$may$potentially$lack$ the$necessary$infrastructure$to$ensure$the$rights$of$its$citizens;$ 1. Urges$ member$ states$ to$ enter$ into$ a$ dialogue$ with$ separatist$ movements,$ which$ aim$ at$ finding$ alternative$solutions$to$secession;$ 2. Calls$upon$the$member$states$to$jointly$define$and$consequently$adopt$strict$policies$regarding$the$ formation$of$a$new$independent$state$resulting$from$a$secession;$ 3. Further$ proposes$ amongst$ its$ member$ states$ the$ introduction$ of$ an$ intermediate$ autonomous$ status$for$a$region$aiming$at$secession;$ 4. Supports$ the$ immediate$ acceptance$ of$ seceded$ regions$ into$ the$ EU,$ provided$ they$ fulfil$ $ the$ Copenhagen$Criteria3;$

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5. Calls$ for$ the$ continuation$ of$ trade$ relations$ between$ the$ seceded$ region$ and$ the$ parent$ country$ accompanied$ by$ a$ long\term$ financial$ compensation$ paid$ the$ by$ the$ potentially$ wealthier$ new$ state$resulting$from$secession;$ 6. Recommends$a$temporary$financial$support$to$the$parent$country$provided$by$the$EU$as$well$as$ trade$concessions$if$the$former$happens$to$be$destabilised$by$the$secession.$ $

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THE! C OMMITTEE!ON! SECURITY ! AND ! DEFENCE! !!

In$the$aftermath$of$the$NSA$spying$scandal$it$has$become$clear$that$large\scale$electronic$ surveillance$is$a$global$phenomenon.$How$should$the$EU$and$its$Member$States$respond$ to$the$threat$foreign$surveillance$poses$to$information$security$of$European$organisations$ and$citizens?$ $

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Submitted$by:$

Heli$Heinola$(Oulun$suomalaisen$yhteiskoulun$lukio),$Inga$Kujala$ (Sodankylän$lukio),$Paavo$Keski\orvola$(Tampereen$yhteiskoulun$ lukio),$Niclas$Pohjavirta$(Vaalan$lukio),$Hannele$Raerinne$ (Savonlinnan$taidelukio),$Aleksi$Suomela$(Kauhavan$lukio),$Hannele$ Taskinen$(Oulun$normaalikoulun$lukio),$Sini$Hyytiäinen$(Chairperson,$ FI),$Maris$Rutkis$(Chairperson,$LV),$$

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A. Alarmed$by$the$revelation$of$the$NSA’s$electronic$surveillance$intruding$the$privacy$of$European$ citizens$and$accessing$classified$information$of$various$European$institutions,$ B. Convinced$that$the$majority$of$people$under$surveillance$by$the$NSA$are$not$suspected$of$being$ involved$in$criminal$activities,$making$their$surveillance$unnecessary,$ C. Aware$of$the$increasing$amount$of$cyber$threats,$ D. Observing$the$reliance$of$European$citizens$on$major$American$internet$services,$such$as$Google$ and$Facebook,$ E. Believing$ that$ the$ older$ members$ of$ the$ European$ Parliament$ do$ not$ have$ a$ thorough$ understanding$of$computer$technology;$ 1. Calls$ for$ the$ creation$ of$ a$ new$ intelligence$ agency$ as$ a$ branch$ of$ Interpol,$ called$ the$ European$ Union$Security$Agency$(EUSA),$which$would$provide$legitimate$electronic$surveillance$in$the$EU$$ with$a$strict$legal$framework$approved$by$the$Member$States;$$ 2. Recommends$ the$ creation$ of$ an$ effective$ security$ system$ by$ a$ multitude$ of$ independent$ IT$ companies$ and$ experts$ from$ different$ Member$ States$ that$ will$ provide$ protection$ to$ European$ citizens$and$institutions$on$the$Internet;$$ 3. Advises$ the$ EU$ to$ support$ start\up$ IT$ companies$ by$ providing$ financial$ support,$ training,$ tutoring$and$advertisement;$$ 4. Urges$ the$ introduction$ of$ a$ new$ quota$ in$ the$ European$ Parliament$ that$ will$ ensure$ that$ a$ minimum$of$20%$of$all$Members$of$the$European$Parliament$are$under$the$age$of$30.$$

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