Resolution Booklet Malmö NS 2019

R E S O LU T I O N BOOKLET

Malmรถ 2019

15th National Session of EYP Sweden

07:00 - 07:30

07:40 - 08:25

08:40 - 08:45

08:45 - 09:25

09:30 - 10:10

10:15 - 10:55

11:00 - 11:25

11:25 - 12:05

12:05 - 12:45

12:50 - 13:40

13.40 - 14:20

14:20 - 15:00

15:00 - 11:40

15:40 - 16:00

16:00 - 16:45

17:00 - 18:30

Breakfast Transfer to Folk Mat & Möten Video Greeting from Jakop Dalunde Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Committee on Human Rights Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Coffee Break Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee on Constitutional Affairs Lunch Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on International Trade Committee on Space Coffee Break Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Closing Ceremony

GENERAL RULES The wish to speak is indicated by raising the committee placard. The authority of the Board is absolute.

General Assembly Procedure

Board reads out the topic

Time to read the Committee Topic (1 minutes) For a brief period, delegates have time to individually read through the resolution about to be Debated.

Defence speech (3 minutes) During this time, one member of the committee can go to the podium and deliver a speech on the Resolution.

Position Speech (2x 1,5 minutes) Following the Defence speech, delegates from all other committees have a chance to give a position speech on the Motion for a Resolution of the proposing committee. The Board of the session will select one person to deliver a speech from the podium, of 3 minutes. Position speeches can both commend and critique the entirety of the resolution, but it shall not be focused on specific points.

Response to the Position speech Speech (1 minute) After the position speech has been delivered, a member of the proposing committee receives the chance to answer the concerns and points raised. The response to position speech is given from the floor.

Open Debate Any committee with a point on the resolution can raise their committee placard and, when recognised by the board, pose it to the proposing committee. The board will take 4-6 points from the floor before allowing the proposing committee to respond to all of them. During each debate, committees must raise the placard with their committee name to show that they want to speak and wait for the board to officially give them the right to speak. For each resolution, a committee has the possibility to utilise one Direct Response.

Summation Speech (3 minutes)

Two members of the proposing committee can go to the podium to defend their resolution one last time. This occurs after the last round of open debate is answered from the floor. The Summation speech consists of two parts, firstly a summation of all the rounds of the open debate and secondly, the rallying speech. This the final chance to use all rhetorical energy and skill to convince people to vote for your resolution. (The 3 minutes is divided between the two delegates however they wish). The Board will tap the microphone at the halfway point (1.5 minutes).

USE OF PLACARDS

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE Request for a Delegate to repeat a point that was inaudible.

POINT OF ORDER A Delegate feels that the Board has not properly followed the parliamentary procedure. The placard is used by Chairpersons after a request from a Delegate.

DIRECT RESPONSE Once per debate, each committee may use the Direct Response sign. Should a committee member raise the Committee Placard and the “Direct Response” sign, the Board recognises them immediately. The Direct Response sign is used to contribute to the point made directly beforehand.

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH, AND ENERGY

The 2020, 2030 and 2050 European Commission Targets Part of the EU’s long-term energy strategy. ​These cover emissions reduction, improved energy efficiency, and an increased share of renewables in the EU’s energy mix. For the longer term, the Commission published its ​strategic long-term vision​ and targets for a competitive and climate-neutral economy by 2050.

European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS) Launched in 2005 to fight global warming as part of EU policy and works under a ‘cap and trade’ system. A maximum limit is set yearly on greenhouse gas emissions for each Member State.

European Emission Allowances (EUAs) Auctioned or allocated for free as part of the aforementioned ​EU TS, and are subsequently traded so that in theory each Member State can cover and reduce their emissions.

The Cohesion Fund (CF) An EU financial tool set up to implement the regional policy of the European Union​.

Horizon 2020 The biggest EU Research and Innovation programme, with a particular programme section devoted to future and emerging technologies, as well as infrastructures and e-infrastructures.

Sustainable Energy Investments Forums (SEI Forums) The aim of Sustainable Energy Investment Forums (SEI Forums) is to work with national stakeholders in order to boost large-scale investment and financing for sustainable energy.

Energy Investment Forms (SEI) Has the main aim of working alongside national stakeholders in order to boost large-scale investment and financing for sustainable energy.

Power-to- x carbon energy storage Pioneered by ​Marc Grünewal to achieve successful decarbonization by 2050.

Trans European Network for Energy and Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) A key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through targeted infrastructure investment at European level.

Smart grid technology Refers to an electrical grid, which includes a variety of operation and energy measures including smart meters, smart appliances, renewable energy resources, and energy efficient resources.

European Battery Alliance Launched by the European Commission in 2017 to address the industrial challenge of finding capable batteries that meet the demands of developing electric power.

Bioreg A European project that aims at creating a platform of stakeholders who are able to influence and develop their regions towards bio- based.

European Energy Directive of 2012 Established a set of binding measures to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020. Under the Directive, all EU countries are required to use energy more efficiently at all stages of the energy chain, from production to final consumption.

European Network on Education and Training in Renewable Energy Sources (EURONETRES​) Unites academic institutions within European countries as part of a regional voluntary cooperative framework.

European Joint Programme Cofund (EJP Cofund) Under Horizon 2020, it is a co-fund action designed to support coordinated national research and innovation programmes.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH, AND ENERGY The Future of energy - With Sweden, Finland and Lithuania topping the 2020 goal of 20% share for renewable energy, yet there are great disparities between European countries in renewable energy production, how could the EU better enable its Member States to reach the equal heights in utilisation of renewable energy?

Submitted by:

Samir Barota (IHGR), Malva Gyllenhammar Ekelöf (Malmö Idrottsgymnasium), Linnea Hallenborg (ProCivitas Malmö), Gijs van den Heerik (NL), Ambar Karlsson (St Petri Gymnasium), Alexandra Kruth (Bäckängsgymnasiet), Ruta Ozolina (LV), Caspar Runsten (VRG Djursholm), Selma Nicoline Shaheen Schmidt (DK), Isa Smedberg (IEGS), Ebba Svelander (Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Sundsvall), Filip Toncev (Malmö Borgarskola), Alice Åström Wiklund (Skvaderns Gymnasieskola), Holly Lamb (Chairperson, UK)

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Recognising the high cost of implementing and constructing renewable energy sources,

B. Regretting certain Member States’ lack of initiative in the transition to renewable energy sources, C. Noting with regret that the transition to renewable energy by Member States has been slowed due to factors such as a long-term reliance on fossil fuels, D. Acknowledging the lack of effective collaboration in developing renewable energy infrastructure between Member States, E.

Conscious of the fact that European renewable energy think tanks lack sufficient communication and research sharing between each other,

F.

Deeply alarmed by the economic and political influence achieved by fossil fuel companies through lobbying the European Commission,

G. Keeping in mind citizens’ concerns about the lack of government urgency of policies devoted to developing renewable energy within their own country, H. Reminding the differences in renewable energy capabilities between Member States, due to: i) geographical location and terrain, ii) governments’ respective budgets, I.

Deploring that the current renewable energy technology is inefficient and undesirable to invest in due to issues such as: i) the relatively short lifespan for example wind power possesses at 22 years compared to nuclear power at 60 years, ii) the success of renewable energy often relying on optimum weather conditions,

J.

Aware of the presence of loopholes in the European Commission’s 2030 targets,

K. Concerned by the EUR 2 billion given out in ​European Union Trading system (ETS) ​allowances ​(EUA) to help failing Member States meet their emission obligations as part of the European Commission’s 2030 and 2050 targets;

Increased funding 1.

Congratulates the ​Cohesion Fund (CF) for providing ongoing funding and support towards the implementation of renewable energy sources in less affluent Member States;

2.

Reaffirms the importance of the European Commission continuing to fund programs like that of Horizon 2020​, encouraging and promoting research into renewable energy sources;

3.

Encourages the European Commission to maintain and develop the work being done by the Sustainable Energy Investments Forums ​(SEI Forums) in engaging private investors in renewable energy;

Member State Cooperation 4.

Strongly urges Member States to initiate the electrification of the transport sector through implementing the ​power-to-x carbon ​energy storage;

5.

Requests the European Commission to increase communication with Member State to restructure the existing 2020, 2030, and 2050 goals;

6.

Instructs the European Commission to limit and more closely monitor ETS allowances provided to Member States that continue to misuse them;

Development of renewable technologies 7.

Suggests that the ​Trans European Network for Energy and Connecting Europe Facility ​(CEF) further develop the smart grid technology;

8.

Supports the ​European Battery Alliance’s efforts towards developing batteries capable of meeting future developments in electric power;

9.

Viewing with appreciation the ​European Biomass Industry Association’s ​(EUBIA) ongoing cooperation with ​Bioreg ​on green energy solutions;

10. Urges the European Commission to revise the ​European Efficiency Directive of 2012 to deter Member States from exploiting loopholes within the 2030 targets; Innovative research 11. Invites the ​European Network on Education and Training in Renewable Energy Sources (EURONETRES​) ​to publicise the importance of their work regarding the collaboration between academic institutions and think tanks; 12. Requests the ​European Joint Programme Cofund ​(EJP Cofund) collaborate with think tanks on a yearly basis through pioneering invitational environmental conferences.

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Paperless people (Also referred to as irregular immigrants/ undocumented residents) A third-country national present on the territory of a Schengen State who does not fulfil, or no longer fulfils, the conditions of entry as set out in the Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code) or other conditions for entry, stay or residence in that EU Member State.

Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) a network of organisations working to ensure social justice and human rights for undocumented migrants.

Informal economy Business activity and income that is not recorded in order to avoid paying tax on it.

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) strives to ensure everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State. During times of displacement, they provide critical emergency assistance in the form of clean water, sanitation and healthcare, as well as shelter, blankets, household goods and sometimes food. They also arrange transport and assistance packages for people who return home, and income-generating projects for those who resettle.

European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) A Directorate-General of the European Commission with its main mission to preserve lives, prevent and alleviate human suffering and safeguard the integrity and dignity of populations affected by natural disasters and man-made crises.

Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) An EU financial instrument for the period 2014 to 2020, which supports national and EU initiatives that promote the efficient management of migration flows and the implementation, strengthening and development of a common Union approach to asylum and immigration.

Council Directive 2004/81/EC deals with the residence permit issued to third-country nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or who have been the subject of an action to facilitate illegal immigration, who cooperate with the competent authorities.

The European Police Office (EUROPOL) A support service for the law enforcement agencies of the EU Member States. It does not have executive powers, however, the support provided by Europol consists of tools that can contribute to the executive measures carried out by the relevant national authorities.

EMPACT goals Goals of the EUROPOL’S EU Policy Cycle, which aim to tackle cybercrime, drug trafficking, facilitation of illegal immigration, organized property crime, trafficking in human beings, excise and MTIC fraud, illicit firearms trafficking, environmental crime, criminal finances, money laundering and document fraud.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Universal human rights? With the increasing numbers of “paperless” residents within the European Union how could the Member States best ensure that everyone has access to the fundamental services provided by the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights?

Submitted by:

Anna-Sophia Bartosch (IEGS), Ruth Beecroft (UK), Amalia Degler (ProCivitas Privata Gymnasium), Hedda von Hedenberg (Enskilda Gymnasiet), Gordon Lindquist (Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium), Danya Andrea Novak (DK), Alastair Clase Schenkel (Kungsholmens Gymnasium), Filippa Schlenkert (Malmö idrottsgymnasium), Vincent Siekkinen (ISG), Moa Stensson (Bäckängsgymnasiet), Klara Tejbo (Skvaderns Gymnasieskola), Adam Thompson (UK), Alenka Gosarič (Chairperson, SI)

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Noting with regret that Member States fail to uphold the fundamental rights of paperless residents as recognised in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR) and affirmed in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights within their territories,

B. Alarmed by the lack of awareness of fundamental Human Rights among paperless residents, such as, but not limited to: i) the right to life, liberty and security of person, ii) the prohibition of slavery, servitude, or slave trade, iii) the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law, iv) equality before the law and entitlement without any discrimination to equal protection of the law, v) the right to social security, vi) the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment, vii) the right to education, viii) the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of oneself and of one’s family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, ix) the right to a nationality, C. Expressing its appreciation of NGOs such as the ​Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) and food banks that provide aid and resources to irregular migrants in the EU, D. Noting with regret the disparity in financial support provided by Member States to NGOs working in support and provision of aid to paperless people, E.

Further alarmed by the fact that the insecure legal status of paperless residents hinders their access to basic social services as provided for in the ​Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, ​such as healthcare, legal aid, education, housing,

F.

Deeply concerned that paperless residents are highly vulnerable to exploitation by networks of organised crime,

G. Disturbed by the fact that paperless residents often need to resort to illegal work opportunities due to their lack of working permits, hence becoming a part of the​ informal economy​;

Awareness and Enforcement 1.

Urges Member States to fully enforce all the rights stated in the ​European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)​ in respect to all residents on their territory;

2.

Calls upon Member States to strengthen their collaboration with the ​United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)​ and the ​European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)​ in sharing information on the provided assistance with paperless residents;

3.

Encourages Member States to direct a minimum of 1% of their share of the ​Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (​AMIF) to NGOs aiding ‘paperless’ residents in accessing and exercising their fundamental rights;

Social Security 4.

Calls upon the European Commission to propose a new directive based on the ​Council Directive 2004/81/EC​, providing paperless people whose fundamental Human Rights have been violated with a residence permit, granting them access to: a) emergency, primary and secondary healthcare, b) education, c) the labour market d) banking services;

Fighting Organised Criminal Networks 5.

Urges Member States to increase the number of resettlement schemes in order to reduce the dependency of paperless residents on criminal networks en route to Europe;

6.

Supports the realisation of ​Europol’s EU Policy Cycle​ - ​EMPACT​.

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals.

Communication Artificial Intelligence for Europe The Communication is put forward by the European Commission as a European approach to artificial intelligence and robotics. It deals with technological, ethical, legal and socio-economic aspects to boost EU's research and industrial capacity and to put AI at the service of European citizens and economy.

Horizon 2020 With the Horizon 2020 programme the EU aims to support and enhance innovations in the scientific sector by funding projects and programmes throughout Europe. Around EUR 1.5 billion of this funding will be directed to AI research by 2020.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of all businesses in the EU. The definition of an SME is important for access to financial and EU support programmes targeted specifically at these enterprises. The main factors determining whether an enterprise is an SME are: a staff under 250 employees, either a turnover below EUR 50 million or a balance sheet total of below EUR 43 million.

World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Closing the Skills Gap 2020 The World Economic Forum’s Closing the Skills Gap project aims to create global and national platforms to address current skills gaps and to reshape education and training for the future. It is works towards training and retraining 10 million individuals in skills required in the future labour market.

Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) An executive agency of the EU, in charge of managing funding for education, culture, audiovisual, sport, citizenship and volunteering. Executive agencies are decentralised bodies set up by the Commission for a fixed period of time in order to accomplish specific goals.

High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence It is a group of 52 experts on AI, consisting of representatives from academia, civil society as well as industry, with the objective to support the implementation of the European strategy on Artificial Intelligence. This will include the elaboration of recommendations on future policy development and on ethical, legal and societal issues related to AI, including socio-economic challenges.

Charter of Fundamental Rights (CFR) The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (CFR) enshrines basic political, social, and economic rights of EU citizens and residents into EU law.

The EU programme for the Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (COSME) A programme launched by the European Commission, to encourage the competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises. The programme is planned to run from 2014 to 2020 with an earmarked budget of EUR 2.3 billion.

Loan Guarantee Facility (LGF) The COSME Loan Guarantee Facility (LGF) is a window of the Single EU Debt Financial Instrument which supports European enterprises' growth and research and innovation. LGF is part of COSME, an initiative launched by the European Commission and managed by European Investment Fund.

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

Waiting for the AI revolution? With the increase of automatisation across various sectors how should the European Union ensure that Member States can harness the possibilities of the new technologies, whilst keeping in mind the negative impact it may have on the current labour market?

Submitted by:

Carl Ahlberg (VRG Djursholm), Vilhelm Ahlin (Enskilda Gymnasiet), Emilia Alexandersson (ISG), Teo Branzell (Högbergsskolan Ludvika), Elliot Clough (UK), Elias Degerman (Göteborgsregionens Tekniska Gymnasium), Chimene DeVedur (S:t Petri), Wilma Geraldsson (Hässleholms Tekniska Skola), Cornelius V. Hasselris (DK), Signe Johansson (IEGS), Kristofers Roberts Jurjāns (LV), Axel Lundius (ProCivitas Malmö), Matti Lötjönen (FI), Vineck Kumar Posaria (Chairperson, SE).

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Recognising the public’s distrust in ​Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation due to the dangers associated with it, such as mass unemployment,

B. Welcoming the economic benefits of automation, C. Aware of the potential of AI to transform the labour market, rendering some positions or tasks obsolete, D. Emphasising that AI can automate dangerous tasks, improving human safety and health, E.

Affirming its appreciation for the European Commission’s investments related to ​Horizon 2020 programme and its ​Communication Artificial Intelligence for Europe​,

F.

Regretting that the EU has invested fewer resources into development of AI compared to its competitors, such as North America or Asia, despite investments related to Horizon 2020,

G. Seriously concerned by the disadvantaged position of ​small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) caused by the high costs associated with implementing automation and AI, H. Alarmed by the heightened unpredictability of the labour market due to the transformative potential of AI, I.

Noting with regret that there is no EU-wide initiative aimed at retraining the employees whose jobs are predicted to be automated,

J.

Deeply concerned by the lack of an EU-wide framework to prevent the misuse of AI such as weaponisation,

K. Viewing with appreciation the ​World Economic Forum on the success of their project ​“Closing the Skills Gap 2020”​;

Education and Awareness 1.

Encourages the Member States to devise educational programs and media campaigns in order to inform the public on matters related to AI and automation, such as, but not limited to: a) advantages and disadvantages of automation, b) existing legislation concerning automation and AI, c) the estimated impact on the labour market;

2.

Requests the European Commission to instruct the ​Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) to expand its educational programmes, such as Erasmus+, to prioritise the teachings of transferable skills in order to ensure employment even in the event of replacement;

3.

Encourages the World Economic Forum to extend the “Closing the Skills gap 2020” initiative indefinitely with periodic goals;

AI Implementation 4.

Invites labour unions based in Member States to promote the automation of dangerous jobs;

5.

Urges the Member States to streamline the process of applying for unemployment benefits in preparation for potential increases in unemployment as a result of automation;

6.

Suggests the Member States to subsidise private sector actors in order to encourage their investment in: a) the implementation of AI, b) further research on AI applications;

7.

Calls for the European Commission to direct the ​High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence to expand and develop existing guidelines into a concrete framework in line with the ​European Charter of Fundamental Rights​;

8.

Further requests the European Commission to propose the implementation of the aforementioned framework;

9.

Calls upon the European Commission to create a certification for companies that actively retrain their workers to promote the adaptability of the workforce;

10. Urges the European Commission to expand ​COSME Loan Guarantee Facility to further fund SMEs that are striving towards automation; Research 11. Encourages the Member States to collaborate on research regarding AI through expert exchanges and seminars.

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

Gene editing The manipulation of the genetic material of a living organism by deleting, replacing, or inserting a sequence in the DNA .

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) A procedure used prior to implantation of an embryo usually created during the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to help identify potential genetic defects. This serves to prevent certain genetic diseases or disorders from being passed on to the child.

Somatic gene editing This refers to changes to any cells in a living organism except the reproductive cells. Changes in these cells will only affect the organism itself and not it’s offspring.

Germline gene-editing Used in ​gametes (sperm and eggs) or embryos, which are carried by all of the cells of a resulting child and will be passed on to subsequent generations as part of the human gene pool. Examples that have been proposed range from avoidance of severe inherited diseases to ​‘enhancement’​, that is defined as the use of gene-editing to change what is considered “normal”.

The ​Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine of the Council of Europe ​of 1997 (The Oviedo Convention) States that modifications in the human genome should only be undertaken for preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and prohibits the modification of the genome of any descendants. This therefore bans the research and implementation of germline editing and limits the possible use of somatic gene-editing to only medical purposes for all countries that have signed and ratified it.

First genetically edited babies A Chinese researcher in 2018 claimed to have created the first genetically edited babies. This was part of a trial with the aim of altering the DNA of embryos with HIV-positive fathers in order to prevent them from contracting the disease. The announcement was internationally met with shock and outrage, especially because the trial was carried out unsupervised and without the University of the researcher being informed.

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) Used to refer to the various systems that can be programmed to target specific stretches of the genetic code and to edit DNA at a precise location.

The​ ​European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that aims to promote interest in, and understanding of, reproductive biology and medicine. It does this through facilitating research and the distribution of research findings to the general public, scientists, clinicians and patient associations. They also works with politicians and policymakers in Europe.

Recognised centers

The recognised centers where gene editing should be allowed to be practised and researched need to be certified by the Member State in which they operate.

The​ ​European Health Management Association​ ​(EHMA) Focused on how health policy is implemented. They strive to improve the take up and implementation of effective practice through knowledge sharing, training and research.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Its primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system through collaboration.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) Aims to foster scientific excellence in the evaluation and supervision of medicines, for the benefit of the public health. They work by facilitating development and access to medicines, evaluating applications for marketing authorisation and monitoring the safety of medicines across their lifecycle.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY Editing our genes? With the increase of medical technology more radical possibilities arise to potentially alter our genetic composition, to either heal a genetic illness or alter physical traits. How should the European Union approach these new possibilities in the field of research and practical application?

Submitted by:

Jonas Andersson (Högbergsskolan Ludvika), Maya Barenholz (Dutch delegation), Karl Bengtsson (KLARA Gymnasium Göteborg), Ella Engström (IHGR), Rakel Fessé Wiklund (Minervagymnasium), Hana Habbosh (S:t Petri), Paula Lorberga (Latvian delegation), Roy Obaid (S:t Eskil Gymnasiet), Nora Samuelsson (Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium), Emilia Sköld (Göteborgsregionens Tekniska Gymnasium), Daniel Vaknine (ProCivitas Malmö), Theodoulos Hadjimatheou (Chairperson, CY)

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Confident in the potential of ​gene-editing​ in battling various illnesses,

B. Keeping in mind existing methods able to detect abnormalities at an early stage of pregnancy, such as a Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis​ (PGD), C. Fully aware of the various ethical dilemmas concerning Member States on the issue of both ​somatic​ and germline gene-editing​, D. Aware of the limited knowledge and restricted basic research in the field, as well as the unpredictability of past gene-editing experiments, causing uncertainty about potential off-target effects for future gene-editing applications, E.

Convinced that the implementation of extremely strict legal frameworks on gene-editing technology could slow down or even halt innovation and advancements in research,

F.

Noting that Article 13 of the ​Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine of the Council of Europe (the Oviedo Convention)​ of 1997 prohibits research in the field of germline gene-editing for all countries that signed and ratified it,

G. Taking into account the misinformation and lack of education of the public on the progress of gene-editing technology, H. Expressing its concern for the lack of discussion and cooperation about gene-editing between Member States as well as on an international level, I.

Alarmed by claims of the ​unregulated first-time use of germline editing​,

J.

Recognising the possibility of the misuse of gene-editing technologies by both private and public sectors,

K. Concerned by the increase in accessibility and use of gene-editing technologies by non-experts such as biohackers after the development of ​Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)​,

L.

Acknowledging the fact that defining a condition as a disease is a part of a larger moral debate on the definition of “life quality”,

M. Aware of the possibility of increased inequality due to the potentially high price and universal availability of future gene-editing medical procedures;

General 1.

Endorses the current ban of germline gene-editing by the Oviedo Convention;

2.

Accepts the reversal of the aforementioned ban only when sufficient research and experiments deem the technology safe;

3.

Invites Member States interested in carrying out germline gene-editing to initiate discussion with the Council of Europe to expand and update the Oviedo Convention to allow research in the fields of both somatic and germline research;

4.

Requests each Member State in cooperation with the ​European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology​ ​(ESHRE)​ to create an educational platform making information about gene editing more accessible to the public;

5.

Urges the ​World Health Organisation​ ​(WHO)​ to pioneer a global convention with states and international stakeholders to initiate a discussion and cooperation in the field of gene-editing technologies;

6.

Encourages the ​European Health Management Association (EHMA)​ to continue their work towards active dissemination of information on advancements in genetic engineering, ongoing experiments and research;

Legislation within Member States: 7.

Emphasises Member States to prohibit large scale or commercial non-medical use of gene-editing,

8.

Suggests Member States to limit the commercial use of gene-editing on human subjects until the failure of procedures has decreased to 1 per million, which is the acceptable risk according to the​ ​WHO;

9.

Requests Member States to legislate the use of gene-editing to only be practised and researched at recognised centers;

Committee for Human Gene Editing (HGE) 10. Calls upon the European Commission to propose for the creation of a specialised committee within the European Medicine Agency​ called “Committee for Human Gene Editing (HGE)” responsible for: a) gathering information on current international progress in the field of gene-editing, b) promoting research on both somatic and germline gene editing in Member States, c) overseeing the practical use of human gene-editing in Member States, d) ensuring that a priority is set on research and development of treatments using gene-editing for fatal medical disorders; 11. Instructs the HGE to establish guidelines that can be adapted by Member states in the areas of: a) defining the acceptable medical condition to be treated using gene-editing, b) setting up criteria for the approval and regulation of research and experiments in the field of gene-editing;

12. Further requests the HGE to define a maximum preferable limit of genome allowed to be changed in an individual.Â

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

European Court of Justice (ECJ) It is made up of one judge from each member state, where the number of judges per case is dependent on the complexity of the case. The ECJ is known have three main tasks: ● One of the courts fundamental roles is to deal with the requests of preliminary rulings from national courts; ● To settle disputes which can arise between different EU institutions; ● If the EU commission believe a member state has infringed EU law, they can also raise a case against the MS, which will go through the ECJ.

General Court (GC) Where individuals, companies and in some cases, Member States can raise cases regarding competition law, state aid, trade agriculture, trade marks.

EU Ombudsman The EU ombudsman deals with matters related to EU institutions and investigates citizens’ complaints regarding EU administration.

CJEU “Filtering Body” If your rights that are secured by EU legislation are violated…

1. You can take your case to your ‘first degree national court’ 2. If your case is entertained in the ‘second degree national court’ of your member state, you can raise your case with the ‘filtering body’ 3. The ‘filtering body’ will review your case and decide whether it will proceed to the ECJ or not Note: This is an additional system to create more direct access to the CJEU. The current methods of raising a human rights case remain the same.

Panel size options How many judges will deal with a given case: 3, 5 or 15 judges, depending on the importance and complexity of the case. Most cases are dealt with by 5 judges, and it is very rare for the whole court (15 judges) to hear the case.

Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Interprets EU law to make sure it is applied in the same way in all EU countries, and settles legal disputes between national governments and EU institutions. The CJEU consists of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and the General Court (GC). It can also, in certain circumstances, be used by individuals, companies or organisations to take action against an EU institution, if they feel it has somehow infringed their rights.

Advocate General Advocate General is of great importance in the functioning of the ECJ. Their duty is to make reasoned submissions on cases in open court which, in accordance with the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, require their involvement. Advocates-General perform this function with complete impartiality.

European Justice Training Network (EJTN) The principal platform and promoter for the training and exchange of knowledge of the European judiciary.

EJTN represents the interests of over 120 000 European judges, prosecutors and judicial trainers. 1

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Regulates the use of data protection in the European Union.2

1 2

​http://www.ejtn.eu/ ​https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection/data-protection-eu_en

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS As European Union citizens do not have a direct possibility of appeal in front of the European Court of Justice, but rather are required to follow national proceedings of referral, should there be a more direct instance for citizens to raise cases in situations where they believe their European rights are being violated?

Submitted by:

Sadaf Atash-Faraz (ISG), Marcus Bernette (VRG Djursholm), Anna Cowie (UK), Anton Falk (Donnergymnasiet), Frej Forsén (FI), Christian Fuglsang Pedersen (DK), Vendela Adamiak Remius (Enskilda Gymnasiet), Anton Rost (Hässleholms Tekniska Skola), Louisa Theunissen (NL), Svante Wallseth (Malmö Borgarskolan), Brisa Wiklund (Kungsholmens Gymnasium), Linn Wikner (Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium), Amanda Louise Bolann Håland (Chairperson, NO)

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Regretting that the lack of direct representation of the parties in cases of European citizens' rights violations poses the risk of inaccurate interpretation of European Law in the National Courts of the Member States,

B. Concerned by the backlog in the​ European Court of Justice (ECJ)​, C. Concerned by the insufficient knowledge of the interpretation of EU Law by the judges of the National Courts of the Member States, D. Alarmed by the lengthy and cost of Member States judicial processes adversely affecting individuals economic opportunity to raise cases before the courts, E.

Bearing in mind that due to the lack of knowledge regarding the European Union’s judicial system, EU citizens are hindered in their ability to appeal to: i) the General Court (GC), ii) the European Commission (EC), iii) the Ombudsman,

F.

Recognising the citizens discontent with the current EU judicial system;

Expansion and optimisation of the ECJ 1.

Calls for the European Commission to submit an ordinary revision proposal of Article 19 of the Treaty on European Union to create a ‘filtering body’​, where citizens whose cases are entertained in the second stage of national court proceedings can appeal to, if they wish to pursue their case in the ECJ;

2.

Urges the European Commission to submit an ordinary revision proposal of Article 255 Treaty on the Functionings of the European Union to increase the number of pre-existing ​panel sizes’ options in the ECJ to enable flexibility depending on their case;

3.

Suggests that the ​Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) increases the amount of judges in the ECJ by one per each Member State over an extended period;

4.

Requests the CJEU to propose an increase in the amount of​ Advocate Generals ​in the ECJ;

Education 5.

Promotes the training of national judges’ understanding of EU law by encouraging the use of the European Justice Training Network (EJTN)​;

6.

Encourages the spread of information among the EU citizens regarding the EU judicial system and current procedures for asserting their EU rights, by: a) NGOs spreading educational information, b) the CJEU further spreading awareness through their media platforms, c) live-Streaming and recording CJEU court proceedings in line with the ​General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)​.

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS

The Maastricht Treaty A treaty signed in 1992 by the members of the European Community to further European integration.

Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) An umbrella term for policies aimed at converging the economies of member states of the European Union at three stages. The policies cover the 19 eurozone states, as well as non-euro European Union states.

European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism (EFSM) An emergency funding programme operational since 2010 aiming to preserve financial stability in Europe.

European Central Bank (ECB) An institution responsible for managing the euro and developing economic and monetary policy for eurozone countries.

European Semester An annual process, where the EU coordinates and monitors economic policy.

Eurogroup The recognised collective term for informal meetings of the finance ministers of the eurozone.

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) The primary global standard setter for the prudential regulation of banks and provides a forum for regular cooperation on banking supervisory matters.

Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission (DG Trade) Develops and carries out the Commission's policies on trade.

European Research Council (ERC) A council that encourages high-quality research in Europe through competitive funding.

European Banking Union The transfer of responsibility for banking policy from the national to the EU level.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS With 10 years since the fall of Lehman Brothers and the start of the financial crisis, scrutiny has again been placed on the financial sectors for having forgotten the lessons learned. How could the European Union safeguard its economy from potential future meltdowns?

Submitted by:

Daryna Alshkeik (IHGR), Seraphine Borrie (NL), Vilhelm Hayen (Kungsholmens Gymnasium), Lano Mahmood (Wildcard), Hassan Moussa (Malmö Idrottsgymnasium), Didrik Pauli (Göteborgsregionens Tekniska Gymnasium), Michael Shea (Malmö Borgarskola), Matvei Silkin (UK), Gustav Sjöqvist (Enskilda gymnasiet), Matilda Sten (Minervagymnasium), Oliver Toresson (Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Göteborg), Laura Vanaga (LV), Amanda Häkkinen (Chairperson, FI)

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Alarmed by 14 Eurozone countries having had exceeded the public debt limits set in the ​Maastricht Treaty’s​ Article 104c, according to which: i) the public finance deficit must not exceed 3% of GDP, ii) the public debt must be limited to 60% GDP,

B. Appreciates the work done to sustain economic stability in the Union by institutions like the ​Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)​, the ​European Financial Stabilization Mechanism (EFSM) and the European Central Bank (ECB)​, C. Approving the efforts taken to implement a joint ​banking union​ in the EU, D. Acknowledging that the Member States have differing views considering the future prospects of the economic integration of the EU, E.

Bearing in mind that the common currency makes Eurozone Member States economies reliant on each other,

F.

Recognising the EU’s vulnerability to financial crises as a consequence of the globalised nature of the international political economy, including monetary institutions and its trading partners,

G. Fully aware of the current trend of rising euroscepticism in the national governments of the Member States, having the risk to undermine the future potential of economic prospects in the Union, H. Noting with regret that it is uncertain how returning to pre-harmonised financial market conditions, specifically pre-great recession interest rates, would affect economic growth;

International Collaboration 1.

Welcomes the continued cooperative work conducted by the ​European Semester​;

2.

Endorses the completion of the joint banking union implementation by the Member States;

3.

Urges the ​Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission (DG Trade)​ to sustain positive relationships with its trade partners by finishing the agreements in progress;

Sustainable Economic Development 4.

Calls upon the EFSM to initiate an inquiry into the countries violating the Maastricht Treaty’s Article 104c to further investigate the reasons for indebtedness;

5.

Commands the ​Eurogroup to hold annual summits with the objective of discussing current issues regarding the EU’s economy;

6.

Requests the ​Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to reevaluate the Basel III framework and work towards its implementation by 2020;

7.

Authorises the ​European Research Council (ERC)​ to fund research on the effect of interest rates on the economy of the EU.

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) Established in 2007, it is one of the two main treaties setting the constitutional foundation for the EU. It defines the EU’s capacity to legislate and the different procedural arrangements in those areas ruled by European law.

The Directorate-General for Trade (DG Trade) The Commission’s department responsible for EU policies concerning trade with countries outside of the EU.

Democratisation The transition of a political regime towards more a democratic structure. This includes, but is not limited to establishing a democratic electoral regime, enabling universal political participation, guaranteeing civil rights, ensuring checks and balances through separation of powers, and allowing for accountability of politicians.

Currency Swap Agreements Agreements between different countries’ central banks agreeing to trade a certain amount of money at a set exchange rate which they will repay each other in future. These swaps are usually used to ensure exchange rate and capital market stability.

Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) An executive agency of the EU, in charge of managing funding for education, culture, audiovisual, sport, citizenship and volunteering. Executive agencies are decentralised bodies set up by the Commission for a fixed period of time in order to accomplish specific goals.

Erasmus+ The EU’s programme for providing citizens with the ability of studying, training, and volunteering abroad.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE “With the ever-increasing uncertainty towards the United States and their commitment towards economic cooperation, where should the European Union look for partners to trade with?”

Submitted by:

Bechr Birkdar (St. Eskil Gymnasiet), Thuraya Brennan (Skvaderns Gymnasieskola), Oscar Brunzell (VRG Djursholm), Henry He (UK) Isak Johansson (Hässleholms Tekniska Skola) Kalle Drugge Ledman (Minervagymnasiet), Sandra Moberg (Bäckängsgymnasiet), Alexander Evert Oiling (FI), Ella Otterbeck (Kungsholmens Gymnasium), Vanessa Sevidova (DK), Felicia Sjöström (Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Sundsvall), Linn Wirdemo (Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Göteborg), Jonas Weider (Chairperson, DE)

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Stressing the importance of establishing new trade relations with other trading blocs,

B. Seeking to find a balance between economic growth and the pursuit of democracy, human dignity, freedom, equality, the rule of law, and human rights, C. Noting with deep concern the existence of bureaucratic inefficiencies in the EU’s legislative framework regarding trade negotiations, laid out in Article 207 (1) of the ​Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)​, D. Desiring the continuous increase in the share of the Euro as an international transaction currency, E.

Deeply concerned by a decline in the EU’s international competitiveness and significance for global trade, both in recent history and as a potential future trend,

F.

Reaffirming the European Union’s commitment towards its major international partners,

G. Deeply conscious about the interconnectedness of political and economic decisions in international relations and the potential repercussions that decisions in one dimension can have on the other, H. Alarmed by the negative environmental externalities that transcontinental trade practices between the EU and its partners can generate, I.

Believing that mutual cultural and scientific understandings form the basis of positive future trade negotiations;

General 1.

Invites the Directorate-General for Trade (DG Trade) to actively explore opportunities to negotiate new Free Trade Agreements with more trading partners;

2.

Requests the DG Trade to open further negotiations with African governments focussing on increasing imports of raw materials;

3.

Further requests the DG Trade to promote ethical trading by: a) avoiding goods which have been produced in ways that contradict the EU’s fundamental values, b) including ​democratisation as a condition in trade negotiations with less economically developed countries;

4.

Suggests the European Parliament submits an ordinary revision proposal to amend Article 207 of the TFEU, shifting the process of trade negotiations from an ordinary legislative procedure to a special legislative procedure, to empower the European Commission to carry out negotiations independently;

5.

Asks the European Commission to propose a regulation sanctioning environmentally unfriendly trading practices based on a good’s method of transportation, scope, and the distance it must travel to reach the European market;

Economic 6.

Further suggests the European Central Bank to implement new policies regarding ​Currency Swap Agreements​, aiming at: a) signing new Currency Swap Agreements with the Union’s trading partners, b) extending, renewing, and adjusting existing Currency Swap Agreements, based on individual circumstances;

7.

Urges the DG Trade to further promote the use of the Euro as a transactional currency in international trade through preferential trade agreements for countries who are willing to trade in Euros;

8.

Appreciates the EU’s existing funds, such as LIFE, H2020, and COSME, charged with the task of investing in Europe’s comparative advantages on the international market;

Social 9.

Encourages the ​Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) to consider an expansion of the Erasmus+ programme to include educational exchanges in Asia, Africa, and North America;

10. Further calls upon the DG Trade to explore potential opportunities beyond economic cooperation, such as in education, cultural exchange, and multilateral scientific cooperation with countries worldwide.

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON SPACE

Geopolitical tension Describes the political and/or geographical tension between separate countries, in the space sector this for example caused the space race during the cold war between Russia and the USA.

European Space Agency (ESA) An international organisation with 22 Member States throughout Europe. Nine further states have agreements with the ESA which allow them to equally participate in projects. It sets up and realizes space programs with joined resources and furthermore collaborates with other international space organisations.

Space technology Describes technology related to the exploration of and activity in space, such as satellites and rockets, but also the corresponding technology on earth such as navigation systems.

Private sector Constitutes the part of the economy that is not under direct government control, but rather privately owned companies and corporations. This includes private space corporations and investors.

Space Competitiveness Index Assesses the competitive landscape of space activity.

Space debris Refers to the debris from the mass of defunct, artificially created objects in space, especially Earth orbit. As it orbits at very high speed, it can actually damage and endanger space technology and operations.

Space Policy Programme Drafted by the European Council as a regulation on an EU space programme for the years 2021-2027. It aims to ensure high-quality, up to date and secure space-related data and services. Furthermore, this will lead to EU being a stronger leading actor within the space sector. The budget will be €16 billion.

European Space Week Fosters interactions between the space and digital community and provides visibility to the rapidly changing space sector, its applications and the European Union’s Space Programmes Copernicus and Galileo. Central aim is to bring together the most important European space stakeholders, companies, partners and visionaries pushing the topic of space in Europe and beyond.

European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) A cooperative effort of the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies, and the European Industry Association EUROSPACE to develop and maintain common, commercial-oriented standards concerning space applications in order to enhance performance and competitiveness of the European Space Industry on the global market.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SPACE The European Union in space? With space becoming the forefront of modern technological advancements, how could the EU alongside its Member States ensure that they do not stagger behind other nations attempting to lift off?

Submitted by:

Jacob Axelsson (ISG), Erland Böckenförde (S:t Eskil Gymnasium), Catherine Ekström (Malmö Borgarskola), Linnéa Holm (Göteborgsregionens Tekniska Gymnasium), Durrah Khayat (Wildcard), Ida Javér Kristiansen (IHGR), Kaisa Lidström (St Petri Skola), Frida Lindgren (Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Sundsvall), Anna Lundberg (Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Göteborg), Thomas de Monchy (NL), Jonatan Jönsson Nyström (Hässleholms tekniska skola), Sabine Pastniece (LV), Anna Tauber (Chairperson, AT)

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Realising the impact of ​geopolitical tensions​, especially between major space powers, on space governance and advancements,

B. Reaffirming the benefits for Member States of participating in the ​European Space Agency (ESA)​, such as having influence on the common decision making and closer cooperation, C. Regretting that not all Member States within the European Union are part of the ESA, D. Welcoming the ongoing communication and collaboration between the EU and the ESA as well as other space actors, E.

Fully aware that the diverging interests of Member States lead to inefficiency and poor implementation of common legislation,

F.

Concerned by the lack of knowledge and awareness within civil society about the importance of civil applications of ​space technology​,

G. Emphasising the importance of economic, infrastructural and technological independence of the European space sector, H. Fully aware of the dependence of research and advancements in space technology on public funds and public awareness, due to the weakness of the ​private sector​ in this field, I.

Keeping in mind the high revenue of investments in space agencies,

J.

Concerned that the lack of cooperation, financial means, and high production costs are causing discrepancies in the development of Member State space agencies, as shown in the Space Competitiveness Index​,

K. Noting the deficiency of skilled workforce in the sector of space technology, L.

Fully realising that Space technology can be used to facilitate daily life as well tackle prospective global challenges,

M. Alarmed by space technology on orbit being threatened by ​space debris​;

Political 1.

Recommends for the EU to take a neutral stance towards​ political disputes​ regarding space relations;

2.

Encourages Member States to join the ESA;

3.

Welcomes the efforts of the European Council to develop a ​Space Policy Programme for the years 2021-2027;

4.

Urges the Member States to increase the transparency about legislative measures in the space sector;

5.

Calls upon the European Commission to launch an EU-wide media campaign "Space in your face" in order to increase the awareness of the sector of space technology amongst the civil society;

Economic 6.

Encourages the Member States to participate in annual conferences between space agencies and private space actors coordinating interests and encouraging investments, such as the ​European Space Week​;

7.

Suggests the Member States to offer tax subsidies to EU-based producers of space technology in order to expand the European satellite presence;

8.

Further recommends the Member States to include the space sector into their school curricula aiming to increase interest in this job sector;

Technological 9.

Calls upon the European Commission to support further development in the space sector through the Horizon 2020 programme by funding: a) space technology research companies, b) businesses in the space technology sector, especially those working with sustainable and robust satellites;

10. Urges the ​European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) to further develop a common technological standard aimed at increasing the compatibility amongst space technology in order to become a leader in the field.

FACTSHEET BY THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS

European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) This department of the European Commission is responsible for EU policies regarding public health and food safety.

ILGA-Europe A respected international non-governmental umbrella organisation, part of the larger network of ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association). ILGA-Europe is comprised out of approximately 600 institutions in 45 countries in Europe and Central Asia. They advocate equal rights, also working with EU institutions.

Intersex medical interventions Surgeries performed on intersex people, to modify atypical sex characteristics, for either medical or cosmetic reasons.

Intersex person A person who is born with both male and female sex characteristics, such as genitals, hormones and/or chromosomes.

LGBTI+ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex +, including everyone who does not conform to heterosexual, gender binary standards.

Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme This programme contributes financially to the development of measures implementing fundamental rights.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS A Prideful European Union, how should LGBTI+ rights be protected in Europe, whilst acknowledging and addressing public hostility and reservations of individual Member States?

Submitted by:

Filip Bede (Bäckängsgymnasiet), Julia Bolin (Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Sundsvall), Elsa Hägglund (Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium), Max Kuuttanen (Malmö Idrottsgymnasium), Hannah Leith (IEGS), Saga Löfberg (St Eskils Gymnasiet), Tove Nyström (Minervagymnasiet), Maximilian Näsholm (Skvaderns Gymnasieskola), Wilma Summanen (FI), Laura Zviedre (LV), Dorith Blijleven (Chairperson, NL)

The European Youth Parliament, A.

Fully alarmed that citizens feel pressured to hide their ​LGBTI+ identity because of possible discrimination coming from their immediate surroundings,

B. Deeply concerned that six Member States do not recognise same-sex marriages, C. Noting with regret that marriage inequality can lead to limited options in legal adoption for same-sex couples, D. Noting with deep concern that seven Member States have sterilisation as a requirement for legal recognition of a change in gender, E.

Deeply disturbed that many Member States carry out non-consensual and cosmetic ​intersex medical interventions on ​intersex infants, which can lead to mental and physical health implications later in life,

F.

Regretting the low levels of trust on part of the LGBTI+ community in the healthcare system, predominantly resulting from medical personnel’s lack of education regarding adequate treatment of LGBTI+ people,

G. Disturbed by the negative stigma within public authorities surrounding the LGBTI+ community and the resulting lack of trust, H. Alarmed by the under-reporting of hate crimes against LGBTI+ people, which hinders future prevention of such crimes;

Acceptance and awareness 1.

Requests ​ILGA-Europe ​to develop a programme facilitating discussion and providing information in the workplace regarding negative notions and misinformation surrounding the LGBTI+ community;

2.

Calls upon the European Commission to financially support existing NGOs through the ​Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme in expanding their work in providing safe spaces and supporting LGBTI+ celebrations;

3.

Suggests Member States to include LGBTI+ awareness in their national sex education curricula;

Legislation 4.

Urges Member States where same-sex marriage is not recognised to reconsider their legislation to include a non-heteronormative definition of marriage;

5.

Invites the ​European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) to provide guidelines for legal gender changes, based on self-determination rather than change of biological sex;

Medical 6.

Asks Member States to ensure that public healthcare providers educate expecting parents on the possibility of having an intersex child and of the options available for potential medical interventions;

7.

Encourages Member States to allocate more resources towards educating medical personnel on interacting with LGBTI+ people;

Discrimination and hate crimes 8.

Appeals to Member States to revise their current legislation and policies regarding hate crimes, to include crimes committed against all LGBTI+ people;

9.

Encourages ILGA-Europe to provide an online platform on which: a) members of the LGBTI+ community can share experiences of discrimination, b) legal and mental health experts can read uploaded content and detect individuals in need of help, c) individuals in need can contact a helpline for psychological support.

RESOLUTION BOOKLET

PARTNERS OF MALMÖ 2019 1 5 T H N AT I O N A L S E S S I O N O F E Y P S W E D E N

Under the High Patronage of Jakop Dalunde Members of The European Parliament

Malmรถ 2019

15th National Session of EYP Sweden