ASCHAFFENBURN
The queens of Aschaffenburg p4
Committee articles p. 6-15
GA Poem p. 20
EDITORIAL Manfredi Danielis (IT) Vaclav Huk (CZ) Meropi Karakioulaki (GR) Flavius Eugen (RO) Matteo Van Dijl (BE) Charlotta Lahnalahti (FI) Lidiia Zhgyr (UA) Britta Thiemt (DE) Eva Ullman (DE) Louise Van Benschop (NL)
Aschaffenburg 2013 finally came to an end and this will be the very last issue of Aschaffenburn. Good things always happen too fast and we never have time to realise how good they were and how they managed to change ourselves. It seems like yesterday that Monigrun was editing the first issue of Aschaffenburn, excited about the session to come. And now, you might be home already, tired after the never ending GA. You might be trying to remember every second of the week-end checking pictures on Facebook, watching the Videos and going through the papers again and again. If you really feel like that, then our job did make sense. We tried to create something for you to remember every single feeling, every single smile from the session; we wanted you to find a cure to this so-famous Post Eyp Depression while re-reading Aschaffenburn after the session. We can’t decide whether we managed or not, but we are sure you know the answer yourselves. See you around Europe - the EYP world is not that big. Monigrun Monica Mantovani (IT) Sigrun Fagerfjäll (SE)
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CONTENT
Page 4-5: Queens of Aschaffenburg Page 6: AGRI Page 7: AFET Page 8: ITRE Page 9: REGI Page 10: AFCO Page 11: SEDE Page 12: ENVI I Page 13: ENVI II Page 14-15: DEVE Page 16-17: Now What? Page 18: Delegate Stereotypes Page 19: Schedule After Valentine’s Day Page 20: GA Poem Page 21: The Session in One Word Page 22: Our Sponsors
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QUEENS OF ASC
Matteo & C
Anna is 20 years old and a real Aschaffenburger. She went to high school here, but now she is studying English and economics in Heidelberg. She started EYP in 2010 at the German nationals. Vanessa is also 20 and comes from the region of Aschaffenburg. She is currently studying bioengineering in Magdeburg. She also started EYP in 2010 as an individual at an international forum. They met each other at an EYP Academy event that took place at this school.
it the next year and I thought it would be great to do it. I asked Vanessa because I thought she would be a lovely co-head organiser, which she really is.” Vanessa: “Anna had planned the session before, I had never really thought of it. I told her that I thought that it was a good idea. What draws you towards EYP? Vanessa: “It might sound like a really cheesy answer, but I think mostly the peoWhen and where did ple. EYP would not you start organising be the same without the session? all these wonderful inAnna: “We were both dividuals. EYP is great organising in Traun- to learn about academstein and started won- ic topics, but it is also dering who would do a learning school when 4.
it comes to social skills. Anna: “It is basically the same with me and I like organising a lot because I like to have something to look forward to. “ Do you have any special advice for the delegates? Anna: “Talk during GA and do not try plan too many session in a short time: you get more out of it when they have some time in between because you are not feeling tired any more from the previous session.” Vanessa: “Yeah, do not stop doing EYP, you will miss it. Drink enough coffee to stay awake.”
CHAFFENBURG
Charlotta
What is the first thing you thought of the morning? Anna: “Actually, this morning I had a dream of Niall giving me instructions on the wake up call and when I actually woke up, I went to tell the organisers in charge what he had said because I thought it was true.” Vanessa: “I also had a dream with Niall in it: he had an organisational announcement on GA that we had to move stuff around and it made me really nervous.” How has EYP helped you in everyday life? Anna: “Definitely, in being organised and
how to write proper e-mails. It has improved my English, and I think that because of EYP, I started my English studies at the university.” Vanessa: “To add to what Anna said, maybe that you can adapt to situations pretty quickly. I read European studies for a while and I would not have started that without EYP.” To ask about your GA clothing choices, who are you wearing today? Anna: ”I am wearing a dress from the Swedish designers Hennes and Mauritz and the shoes were actually bought for the meeting with
the mayor of Aschaffenburg” Vanessa: “I am wearing quite everything, let us call it vintage. The shoes I got from Scotland.”
“EYP would not be the same without all these wonderful individuals. EYP is great to learn about academic topics, but it is also a learning school when it comes to social skills.” 5.
The Presidentials
“The Presidentials” is a short theatrical play written by Meropi and dedicated with lots of love to her exquisite committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. Room E14-the committee room. The committee is gathered for the last goodbyes. Anna and Christina are crying, Lluis and Basel are trying to calm them down; Paula is collecting everybody’s facebook names. Zuzana and Johannes look desperate. Annika and Eva are hugging each other. Fredrik is preparing the last “Masinga”. Niall is thinking about dancing an Irish dance in order to cheer everyone up, but still, he won’t do it. The postman knocks the door. Fredrik opens it and receives a letter. He reads it out loud. “Dear amazing, spectacular and beloved AGRI, The session is now over; we are all full of sorrow, as Post EYP Depression is messing with our hearts. However, we shall never forget our blissful memories and the moments we bravely accepted new challenges that made us stronger. I would like to congratulate you for your remarkable work and effort, which will be rewarded. You are all amazing! Thank you for those wonderful moments and for helping me improve my German! I really hope to see all of you again soon. Remember, the session might be over, but your EYP journey has just started. So be smart and get the most out of it!” Anna: “That’s so sweet!” (she starts crying again) Lluis: “Don’t worry Anna! It’s just the beginning remember?” Annika: “I will miss you all guys, we were a great committee…” Niall: “Oh! I have an idea: We can plan a reunion in Ireland!” Fredrik: “And why not Sweden?” Johannes: “It can be both Ireland and Sweden. Now that we are proper EYPers we can travel all around the world…” Eva: “And meet more people, and make new friends…” Christina: “But we shall never forget each other guys!” Paula: “Our first fellow delegates are the ones we remember the most.” Zuzana: “Not only them, but also our chair and journalist, even the president in our case…” All together: “We are the Presidentials!” Basel: “Sorry guys, but I still cannot pronounce supsad…..” Fredrik: “Subsidie!” Niall: “Subsidy!” COURTAIN FALL 6.
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON NORMAL PEOPLE Thinking outside the box: How to assemble a group of strangers into a fully working committee? This paradox was passed by with the methods from the topic experts Sabrina Ariana Mellerowic (Chairperson, DE) and David Corish (Chairperson, IE). What have the delegates learnt during their Aschaffenburg Regional Session? Will they continue on with EYP? Submitted by: Charlotta Lahnalahti (Journalist, FI) The European Youth Parliament, A. Highlighting that we arrived as strangers, but made serious develop ment on our friendships during the session3333, B. Confident that the delegate’s EYP career will continue many years, C. Expresses its appreciation of the good research the delegates had pre pared, D. Aware of the fact that the organisers are good food suppliers, E. Emphasising that the chairs’ co-working can be described as excellent, F. Taking into consideration that the journo ought to learn the funky chicken, G. Noting with happiness that the resolution turned out amazing, H. Encouraging Tamia to continue with developing her excellent opin ions, I. Fully believing that Rebecca will go far in her EYP career; 1. Further recommends Luisa’s leadership skills, 2. Supports the knowledge Victoria has to offer, 3. Emphasises Jan to keep his positive attitude towards EYP, 4. Promotes Julian in his efficient dialogue skills, 5. Proposes that Stefanie continues with her EYP useful French studies, 6. Approves André’s excitement during teambuilding, 7. Urges Carl to continue with his active EYP nature, 8. Expresses its hope to further see Milica as an international delegate again. 7.
ITRE’s Defence Speech Dear Mr President, fellow delegates, distinguished guests! There is a group of people at this session who deserve special attention due to their awesomeness: Lucas, Felix, Arne, Maximilian, Verena, Marlene, Laura, Philipp and Bill, also known as the committee on Industry, Research and Technology. Not only has this committee evolved from individual students to a hard-working team of EYPers, they also managed to come up with an efficient system to improve their working process on the first day of their collaboration. When the delegates first came together, you could see the excitement and curiosity, but also a little bit of fear in their eyes. However, they faced their anxieties and literally threw themselves at and over each other
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– even though one of them had to break their most important rule: “Can’t touch this.” The Ninja game was their tool to release the pressure when the discussion heated up. ITRE was guided by two chairpersons who only expected and wanted the best for their committe. They also established a special method to make their working process as efficient as it could be. This involved ITRE going round in circles for a dozen times, always carrying their chairs with them. Although they did not hesitate to complain about the physical exhaustion their chairs demanded, they handled Committee Work as if they never did anything else in their lives. ITRE did not even get distracted by the happiness of their officials but stayed fo-
cused and always gave their best. This is why the Committee on the Assessment of Committees’ Awesomeness (ACAN) strongly recommends all participants of Aschaffenburg 2013 Regional Selection Conference to express their admiration and respect for the members of ITRE. In conclusion, one can say that ITRE’s struggling only made them stronger. Also, they completed the most important task: they enjoyed themselves. ITRE laughed, danced, hugged and laughed. ACAN wishes them all the best and urges them to continue their involvement in EYP if they enjoyed their time together as much as ACAN enjoyed observing them. Thank you for your attention. Britta
A REGI FAIRYTALE
Once upon a time there were 10 dwarfs named Rebecca, Lydia, Julia, Catherine, David, Jan, Phillip, Michel, (Martin) and Nikola. They all wanted to visit the golden castle of the EYP kingdom. This kingdom was unknown to most of the dwarfs, and only little explored by the others. Although some of the dwarfs did come from the same country, they did not know each other. The remaining dwarfs travelled a log way to visit the foreign kingdom. Because they could only succeed as a team, they had two instructors at their side, the witches Felicitas and Iovanna. It was their task to watch over the dwarfs and encourage them. But at first the dwarfs needed to get to know each other.
Storytelling time revealed that some dwarfs were involved in violent street fight with the police. Some others proved themselves to be musical and doing a lot of sports. When threatened by terrorists, they had to decide over life and death. Although the issue was really serious and controversial, they managed to reach an agreement. Now they were ready to continue their adventure. Although the task was very exhausting, they were all very passionate about it and debated vividly. All of the dwarfs were well prepared. Occasionally, one of the dwarfs would tell some anecdotes about personal experiences with the topic. The fact that they did not always agreed
on some points immediately, proved that everyone had his own opinion and was willing to defend it. To the great misfortune of all, one of the dwarfs was lost in the woods. When they finally entered the river of Resolution, all of them seemed very pleased with what they accomplished. The last thing separating them from their destination was the waterfall of phrasing. The witches worked some final magic and they found the castle in front of them. The only thing left to do now is to convince the knights of the jury at the assembly held by King Niall and his two princesses. And they are going to live happily ever after. Eva 9.
Franzizka
I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky or at least the spider web Lisa
Attack is the best Defence? Yes, sure…. Lisa
If people give attack speeches, they should at least make them good Moritz
Freat tie for GA, making everyone jealous Naomi
Yes, no picture was taken. Naomi for the win! Pavel
Fun fact: “nuclear power is green and AFCO will never be ENVI” Strahinja
Found a new form of destructive art using post-its Tijana
Improvising is not in my dictionnary. Vanessa
1 2 3 …. 4 5 AFCO IN YOUR FACE! Matteo
Dropped my laptop today, pissed off the editor but at least the resolution passed!
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Pineapple Crop
As many pleasant things happening in our lives, the session in Aschaffenburg has suddenly come to its end, leaving lots of memories. Alike to many EYPers, you might regret that sessions are too short and not ever-lasting. I hope that the world of EYP has opened to you in the brightest and deepest colours. With this final article I address to you, marvellous Security and Defence committee. First of all, I would like to say that it was a great pleasure to work with a group of so dedicated and responsible people. Perhaps, the stars have done their trick upon us, because it is hard to believe that such different and still perfectly supplementing each other people met in one place with the same purpose. I am truly delighted with the
amount of efforts each of you has put into committee work. I must admit that in the early Saturday morning, when I saw your finished work in the resolution booklet for the first time, I was deeply impressed on the diplomatic approach with which you managed to combine opposite opinions in one resolution. I think that it is an important goal to achieve, because it shows how your abilities to work as a command and the input of your chairs have succeeded. The feeling of being pride of you definitely made my day. Furthermore, I would like to say a word of appreciation to the level of your preparation to the General Assembly. Each speech was unique and extremely important, which explains your unbelievable calmness
and presence of min defending your resolution. Finally, I want you to get back to the day of Committee Work for a second. All of you were struggling to raise the efficiency of the resolution, but the opinions were diametrically opposite, which made everyone puzzled and depressed. Then, at the GA, I saw your eyes full of confidence and energy. The spirit of EYP has deeply penetrated into your lives and has its fruits. But, not pineapples, my dears. No pineapples anymore. Lidiia
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The Knights of Aschaffenburg A powerful guild once ruled over this territory! Are you wondering, maybe, who? In a land of myth, a powerful guild ruled over all people of the Regional Session in Aschaffenburg. Since the day of their arrival there, ENVI I’s presence has been felt by everybody. Initiated in the arts of EYP by their sagacious chairpersons through their mysterious games, passed down from one chairperson to another belonging to the same bloodline, the knights of ENVI I have mastered the arts of steal thing of the Ninja Game, they have learnt how to win a brawl by performing Street Fighter or strengthened their stamina by playing Cat and Mouse. 12.
Further on, in order to become full-fledged rulers, those knights also had to sharpen their speech skills so as the subjects will obediently follow them to the very ends of the Earth. Therefore, they have participated in long, enduring and heated Committee Work discussions, during which they have found feasible and conventional solutions to the problem of water pollution. It was of paramount importance for them to find a resolution on this matter so as to prove themselves. However, in order to become true leaders, they had to present their resolution in
front of all guilds. Due to the fact that they have harshly worked on this issue, everyone approved of them as leaders because of their persuasive skills and great knowledge. Ergo, ENVI I’s resolution managed to save the population of planet Earth and, later on, they changed the name of their guild into The Knights of Aschaffenburg. Even nowadays, in the year of 2569, the results of their doing can be seen, given that we still have drinking water, fish and no pollution at all. Flavius
ENVI II For Sale Dear participants of Aschaffenburg 2013, welcome to Aschaffenburn auction house. The best committee, ENVI II, is for sale. The starting price is 312 â‚Ź. I want to hear at least 400. I can ensure you that you will not be sorry! They are young, they are innovative, their brains are storming all the time. As you had an option to see in the Resolution Booklet, they are more than that. This six people had managed to write a very interesting list of problems and solutions. Their solutions were admirable, proposed changes momentous. So how much are you going to pay? Oh... 350 Euro, but they are worth more! I want to hear at least 400! Members of the committee used to be just a bunch of individuals, but it is not true anymore. ENVI II is now a team. The team which
realizes its strength. But they are even better. After four amazing days in Aschaffenburg, we can consider them as friends. Are there still any of you who doubt whether to buy them or not? You will not be disappointed, they can write a resolution in a remarkable short amount of time. 400? Have I heart well? 400 Euro going once, going twice. I am still sure that they are worth more. They have a lot to offer. An immense range of opinions, a lot of fun and last but not least FIFA nights. Accidentally becoming Ninjas, preparation of
tasty Fruit Salads and Banana Cocktails and establishing elaborated Facebook pages, this is their style. There is no room for hesitation, it is a life chance. 1000, wow 2000 Euro, trust me you will not regret. 2000 going once, going twice and... Did I hear properly? Does European Parliament really want to buy them for Infinity? That is what I call a confidence! Infinity going once, going twice and sold! VĂĄclav
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DEVEloping
Members of DEVE are by game, print it out, get a
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a Resolution
y experience the winners of the a dice and play with care. 1. Start 2. Raspberry heart candy, roll again 3. Kaja, polish, don’t judge (+ picture) 4. Shout from other committee, -3 5. David 6. Scary juror walks in, -1 7. Anna 8. Snowball headshot, +1 9. Nela 10. Fall into the lava, skip one turn 11. Ninja attack, -1 12. Monica 13. 101+ uses of Kaja, +3 14. Moritz 15. “Allele kita bonga”, whoever screams loudest +3 16. Oskar 17. Haarlem shake! roll again 18. Lina 19. Maginga!!! +3 20. Elaine 21. Weird journalist, the first to say “Oink” +4 22. Kissing game, first to kiss the dice +2 23. Direct response recognized, roll again 24. DEVE
25. Resolution passed!
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Now What?
Do you already miss EYP? Do you want to experience those special moment again?. So, now you all know what being an EYPer is like. I am more than sure that, taking the good with the bad, you have spent a magnificent time at this Regional Selection Session in the beautiful city of Aschaffenburg. Being able to participate in a professional debate, to express your point of view or to deliver a speech, you have been part of the best session so far this year (Leipzig could have only dreamt of having such a session). Now, it is certain that you will want to participate in another session as soon as possible once the PED kicks in. Even if you 16.
will not be selected for the National Session, it doesn’t mean that your world will fall apart. Some of you may feel this strange sadness. The sadness is called Post EYP Depression. Something big has ended. You may not meet many of your new friends for a long time. You have to come back to ordinary life. Nevertheless, there is no need to be sad. The session was fabulous, that is for sure, but real life is out there. The reason why we do EYP is to learn things you will use in your real life afterwards. Please do not forget about it. Remember the good moments and please
do not falter after the session. It may seem hard, but we can offer you an advice. With more than 100 sessions a year all over Europe, you will always have the opportunity of meeting with your friends again or exercise your debating skills. Apply for your next session, join us and experience those special moments again. Lidiia
“Some of you may feel this strange sadness.The sadness is called PED - Post EYP Depression.”
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Delegate Stereotypes Charlotta Meropi
The Leaders: they are the most talkative EYPers. Usually, they have done a great research on their topic or they are more experienced than their fellow delegates, fact that provides them self-confidence. However, sometimes this self-confidence can make them a bit arrogant and competitive, and can really ruin the discussion in the committee. The Shy: they are basically the listeners. Even if they have the most amazing ideas, they would rather listen to the other delegates’ discussion, rather than speak out themselves. The Shy delegates refuse to be a part of the videos of the session, and their most important task is to hide from the journalists’ cameras. The Chair Lovers: they are in love with their chairs; they simply enjoy listening to the melody of their voice. They would never disobey them and they would make sure that all the committee follows their instructions. The Funny: they have the most amazing taste of humor. They walk around all the time with a big smile on their face. Most of the times the jokes they made are hilarious, but there might be some situations that their jokes create a very big “awkward silence”. The Blondy: The one who asks the most embarrassing and stupid questions. The name might mislead as not all “blondies” are blond. Their knowledge rather reaches to celebrities and Hollywood than the academical stuff. The Borer: The one who is not interested in taking part in the teambuilding and committee work, comments on EYP being boring and spreads yawns to the others like it is a disease. The Delegator: A think tank cyber-robot.
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Schedule after Valentine’s Day
6:00 – Wake-up call. Some weird people are screaming out. What do they want from me? 6:30 – The alarm of some roomies is driving me crazy. Which one of the thirty delegates in my room cannot switch Gangnam Style tone off ? 6:45 – I finally decide to get out of my camp bed, even if I am frozen till death. 7:00 – Eventually, I find my way to the shower. It is already taken by the CJOs. 7:05 – I decide to take breakfast first. The coffee is already finished. Who are this people? Why so much energy? Charge me, please. 7:15 – What an awesome radio! Journos, play my favourite song, please! 7:20 – Reckoning Song on! At least satisfied! 7:40 – The committee is complete. I am not the only one with red eyes here. 8:20 – When is the coffee break going to be? 10:00 – Coffee Break. 11:15 – Dancing with the Journos in the lobby. They rock! 11:30 – I am about to finish the introductory clauses. 12:30 – Lunch! 13:30 – I am full and I love everyone: free hugs! 16:00 – Why did the time pass so fast? It seems we will finish the resolution on time! Oh, wait… Coffee time!!!! 17:40 – Houston, we have a problem: we are getting to a serious fight on the topic. 18:00 – Decided to restart the operative clauses. 18:40 – I hate people. 18:50 – Heiiiiiiduuuukan! 19:00 – The solution was on the surface. Ready to phrase! 19:40 – The resolution is done! 20:00 – I finally realise that I love my committee. 20:10 – Can I hold all the speeches at GA? 20:30 – I don’t want to leave the committee room! Guys, you are so awsome! Let’s brainstorm once again! Lidiia 19.
To Speak, or Not to Speak 20.
Finally, the day has come for GA Your great chance to have a say Guys, don’t forget to wear your tie But not too tight or you’re gonna die Ladies, take out your high heels Now you know how pain feels When you start delivering a speech Look at the audience that you want to reach If you want to make a point of information Remember the EU does not count as an abbreviation Get prepared for the attack And be sure to fight the hell back Here we go into the open debate This determines the resolution’s fate Don’t talk too much about money Otherwise, it will just sound funny Frequent expression of nationalism Will only cause more criticism Keep the microphone far from your mouth It’s not necessary at all to shout Be sure to woo at summation And you will bring much fascination Now follows the voting procedure Keep calm or you’ll have a seizure Woah, it passed, they liked that clause Now sit back and enjoy the applause. Manfredi
How would you describe the session in one word? Energetic Living
Heated
Awesome Instructive
Variable Funny
Inspiring
Confusing Challenging
Concentrating Meeting Pleasing
Lively debates
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