Kangasala 2015 – Resolution Booklet

Kangasala 2015Regional Session of EYP Finland

Resolution Booklet

Kangasala, Finland

30th October - 1st November 2015

Kangasala'2015'–'Regional'Session'of'European'Youth'Parliament'Finland'

General'Assembly,'1'November'2015'

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Programme!of!the!General!Assembly!!08:00' Opening'of'the'General'Assembly''08:15' Motion'for'a'Resolution'by'the'Committee'on'Women’s'Rights'and'Gender'Equality!09:00' Motion'for'a'Resolution'by'the'Committee'on'Economic'and'Monetary'Affairs'II''09:45' Coffee'break'10:15' Motion'for'a'Resolution'by'the'Committee'on'Constitutional'Affairs!11:00' Motion'for'a'Resolution'by'the'Committee'on'Employment'and'Social'Affairs!11:45' Lunch'break'12:45' Motion'for'a'Resolution'by'the'Committee'on'Internal'Market'and'Consumer'Protection!13:30' Motion'for'a'Resolution'by'the'Committee'on'Economic'and'Monetary'Affairs'I!14:15' Coffee'break'14:45' Motion'for'a'Resolution'by'the'Committee'on'Development'15:30' Motion'for'a'Resolution'by'the'Committee'on'International'Trade!16:15' 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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!MOTION!FOR!A!RESOLUTION!BY!

THE!COMMITTEE!ON!WOMEN’S!RIGHTS!AND!GENDER!EQUALITY!! !

Only!three!out!of!every!startDup!entrepreneurs!in!Europe!are!women:!Taking!into!account!the!consideration!of!women!quotas!in!business,!what!stance!should!the!

European!youth!take!towards!positive!discrimination!of!women?!

Submitted'by:' Sanida' Bosnjakovic' (Gymnasiet' i' Petalax),' Amina' Elezovic' (Vasa'

gymnasium),' Jasmina' Linkosuo' (Sammon' keskuslukio),' Susanne'Männistö' (Tampereen' klassillinen' lukio),' Josefina' Nogina' (Lahden'yhteiskoulun' lukio),'Anita' Sunila' (Lahden' yhteiskoulun' lukio),' Saara'Kiiskinen' (Kannaksen' lukio),' Lisa' Adrien' Duarte' (Chairperson,' NL),'Philippa'Rytkönen'(Chairperson,'FI)'

The!European!Youth!Parliament,!

A.! Alarmed'by'the'fact'that'men'are'90%'more'likely'to'be'self[employed'than'women1,'

B.! Approving'the'fact'that'the'number'of'women'entrepreneurs'in'the'United'Kingdom'is'growing'faster'than'that'of'men,''

C.! Aware'that'the'low'percentage'of'female'entrepreneurs'is'caused'by:'

i)! a'lack'of'gender'neutral'education'from'a'young'age,'

ii)! gender'biased'social'media,'

D.! Deeply'alarmed'that'as'a'result'of'the'glass[ceiling'barrier2,'only'27%'of'Member'States’'ministerial'posts'are'held'by'women,'

E.! Bearing'in'mind'that'women'are'struggling'with'the'double'burden3,'having'to'choose'between'career'and'family,'

F.! Taking'into'account'the'difficulties'faced'by'many'European'women'in'their'working'environments'due'to:'

i)! pregnancy,'

ii)! potential'future'pregnancy,'

G.! Profoundly'concerned'by'gender'discrimination'based'on'Curriculum'Vitaes'(CVs)'and'job'applications,'as'demonstrated'in'the'Howard'and'Heidi'study4;'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1'Hatfield,'Izzy.'dSelf[Employment'in'Europe.d'Institute'for'Pubic'Policy'Research,'2015.'Web.'31'Oct.'2015'2'The'glass[ceiling'barrier'is'an'invisible'obstacle'hindering'women'from'getting'high'positions'within'a'workplace.'3'The'double'burden'describes'the'workload'women'face'having'to'do'both'paid'work'and'unpaid'domestic'labour.'



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1.! Requests'the'EU'to'promote'and'implement'“gender'neutral'quotas”!instead'of'“women'quotas”'in'order'to:'

a)! encourage'mutual'understanding,'

b)! improve'gender'equality;'

2.! Urges'Member'States'to'take'legislative'action'against'firing'women'due'to'pregnancy;'

3.! Asks'the'European'Commission'(EC)'to'initiate'a'policy'regarding'gender[neutral'CVs5,'which'do'not'reveal'the'name'of'the'job'applicant'and'thereby'decrease'gender'discrimination;'

4.! Encourages'the'European'Citizens'to'initiate'legislations'against'gender'discrimination'through'the'European'Citizens’'Initiative6'in'order'to'foster'grassroot'movements7;'

5.! Calls'for'the'EC'to'promote'and'work'in'close'collaboration'with'non[governmental'organisations'(NGOs)'that'endorse'gender'neutral'quotas'such'as'“Lean'in8”;'

6.! Expresses'its'hope'in'increased'paternal'leave,'by'making'it'mandatory'for'three'months'easing'the'double'burden'of'women;'

7.! Call'for'further'recognition'of'gender'equality'by:'

a)! encouraging'Jean[Claude'Juncker,'President'of'the'EC,'to'publish'a'video'in'favour'of'gender'neutral'quotas'in'businesses,'

b)! promoting'similar'media'campaigns'through'various'social'media'channels,'such'as'Facebook,'Twitter'and'Instagram.'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!4'The'Howard'and'Heidi'study'consisted'of'Harvard'students'reading'two'identical'CVs'with'different'names;'Howard'and'Heidi.'The'students'found'Howard'to'be'a'good'job'applicant'while'Heidi'was'found'to'be'dominant'and'incompetent'for'the'same'job'regardless'of'the'identical'applications,'just'because'she'was'a'woman.'5'The'policy'is'going'to'be'regulated'by'Member'States.'It'is'not'mandatory'to'leave'it'out'but'the'employers'are'not'allowed'to'request'it.'6'The'European'Citizens’'Initiative'(ECI)'is'an'invitation'to'the'European'Commission'to'propose'legislation'on'matters'where'the'EU'has'competence'to'legislate.'A'citizens’'initiative'has'to'be'backed'by'at'least'one'million'EU'citizens,'coming'from'at'least'seven'out'of'the'28'Member'States.'A'minimum'number'of'signatories'is'required'in'each'of'those'seven'Member'States.'7'Grassroot'movement'is'a'movement'developed'at'a'local'level'which'eventually'spreads'throughout'the'country'and'eventually'the'EU.''8'Lean!in!is'a'non[profit'organization'and'online'community'founded'by'Sheryl'Sandberg,'which'aims'at'helping'women'achieve'their'ambitions.'



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MOTION&FOR&A&RESOLUTION&BY&

THE&COMMITTEE&ON&ECONOMIC&AND&MONETARY&AFFAIRS&II&&

Rising&youth&unemployment&and&stagnant&economy&is&threatening&economic&stability&in&Europe:&Two&out&of&every&five&young&Europeans&are&willing&to&start&their&own&

business&while&nine&out&of&every&ten&entrepreneurship&attempts&fail&within&the&first&three&years.&What&precautions&should&the&Member&States&take&to&ensure&youth&

participation&in&entrepreneurship&whilst&ensuring&a&stable&environment&for&economic&growth?&

Submitted'by:' Niklas'Bäck'(Vasa'gymnasium),'Teemu'Hulkko'(Lahden'yhteiskoulun'

lukio),'Sara'Ketovuori'(Turun'normaalikoulun'lukio),'Kasperi'Koponen'(Kannaksen'lukio),'Henri'Lehtonen'(Sammon'keskuslukio),'Eevi'Siniketo'(Sammon'keskuslukio),'Daniela'Hägg'(Gymnasiet'Lärkan),'Mira'Vesterbacka'(Tampereen'klassillinen'lukio),'Geri'Zeqo'(Chairperson,'AL),'Romans'Galaiko'(Chairperson,'LV)'

The&European&Youth&Parliament,&

A.! Deeply'concerned'that'the'social'and'financial'problems'faced'by'entrepreneurs'commonly'cause'bankruptcy'of'startVup'companies'at'early'stages,'

B.! Noting'with'regret'that'companies'are'not'willing'nor'encouraged'to'hire'young'and'inexperienced'workers,'

C.! Deeply'disturbed'by'the'high'level'of'bureaucracy'discouraging'young'people'from'starting'a'business,''

D.! Further'noting'that'the'lack'of'coVoperation'between'international'entrepreneurs'causes'companies'to'fall'short'of'their'potential,'

E.! Taking'into'consideration'the'lack'of'promotion'of'local'entrepreneurship'is'leading'to'the'decelerated'growth'of'local'and'national'wealth,'

F.! Fully'aware'that'high'tax'wedges'discourage'entrepreneurs'from'conducting'business,'

G.! Aware'that'the'high'failure'rate'of'startVup'companies'discourages'youth'from'starting'a'business,'

H.! Realising'that'lack'of'business'development'knowledge'prevents'companies'from'expanding;'

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1.! Supports'the'implementation'of'the'Entrepreneurship'2020'Action'Plan1,'which'partly'aims'to'prevent'the'collapse'of'companies'in'their'early'stages;'

2.! Suggests'further'implementation'of'the'European'Youth'Guarantee2'in'Member'States;'

3.! Recommends'that'Member'States'simplify'the'registration'process'of'startVup'companies'by'promoting'consulting'services'and'reducing'bureaucracy;'

4.! Emphasizes'the'importance'of'local'and'international'coVoperation'between'entrepreneurs'by'means'of:'

a)! forums,''

b)! networking'events'such'as'Slush'20153;''

5.! Suggests'Member'States'implement'campaigns'promoting'the'sales'of'domestic'goods'and'services;''

6.! Urges'Member'States'to'reduce'the'taxes'for'startVup'companies'in'their'early'stages;'

7.! Encourages'Member'States'to'emphasize'campaigns'promoting'the'benefits'of'self'employment'as'opposed'to'corporate'life;'

8.! Expresses'its'appreciation'for'the'Junior'AchievementVYoung'Enterprise'Europe'Vprogramme4'that'proved'effective'helping'its'alumni'establish'new'businesses;'

9.! Recommends'Member'States'to'promote'the'Entrepreneurs’'Organization5'Vprogramme;'

10.! Further'suggests'all'Member'States'improve'the'financial'literacy6'of'the'population'by:''

a)! introducing'entrepreneurship'programmes'as'mandatory'courses'in'schools,''

b)! increasing'the'number'of'financial'literacy'related'courses'in'school'curricula,''

c)! supporting'the'establishment'of'businessVoriented'schools.'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1'Framework'that'aims'to'ease'the'creation'of'new'businesses'and'to'create'a'much'more'supportive'environment'for'existing'entrepreneurs'to'thrive'and'grow.'2'Both'a'structural'reform'to'drastically'improve'schoolVtoVwork'transitions'and'a'measure'to'immediately'support'jobs'for'young'people.'3'The'focal'point'for'entrepreneurs'and'tech'talent'to'meet'with'topVtier'international'investors,'executives'and'media.'4'Europe’s'largest'provider'of'education'programmes'for'entrepreneurship,'work'readiness'and'financial'literacy.''5'Global'business'network'of'11,000+'leading'entrepreneurs'in'153'chapters'and'48'countries.'6'The'ability'to'understand'how'money'works'in'the'world:'how'someone'manages'to'earn'or'make'it,'how'that'person'manages'it,'how'he/she'invests'it'(turn'it'into'more)'and'how'that'person'donates'it'to'help'others.'



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THE&COMMITTEE&ON&CONSTITUTIONAL&AFFAIRS&&&

Schengen&Agreement&in&crisis:&Denmark,&Germany,&Hungary,&and&the&Netherlands&have&reinstated&border&controls&and&suspended&Schengen&Agreement&temporarily&due&to&the&ongoing&refugee&crisis.&With&refugees&flowing&rapidly&inside&the&Schengen&Area&and&Member&States&preventing&the&freedom&of&movement,&hoe&should&the&EU&secure&

the&future&of&one&of&its&greatest&achievements?&

Submitted'by:' Taika'Cihangir' (Kannaksen' lukio),' Iina'Karsikas' (Lohjan'yhteislyseon'

lukio),' Anni' Luoto' (F.' E.' Sillanpään' lukio),' Satu' Meronen' (Sammon'keskuslukio),'Jutta'Pajala'(Lahden'yhteiskoulun'lukio),'Jemina'Periaho'(Sammon' keskuslukio),' Miska' Viljanen' (Lahden' yhteiskoulun' lukio),'Kalle' Välimäki' (Tampereen' klassillinen' lukio),' Nikos' Avramidis'(Chairperson,'GR),'Saskia'Kiiski'(Chairperson,'FI)'


A.! Declaring'that'increased'border'controls'prevents'the'freedom'of'movement'against'the'Schengen'Agreement1,'

B.! Acknowledging'the'negative'effect'that'imposing'internal'border'controls'within'the'Schengen'Area2'has'on'the'‘four'freedoms’3'of'the'European'Single'Market4,'

C.! Concerned'about'the'lack'of'control'on'the'external'European'borders,''

D.! Emphasising'the'need'for'a'common'asylum'policy'in'the'European'Union'(EU),'

E.! Keeping'in'mind'the'distinction'between'a'refugee'and'an'immigrant,'

F.! Concerned'about'the'insufficiency'of'the'Dublin'III'Regulation5'as'some'Member'States'fail'to'implement'it,'

G.! Recognising'the'success'of'the'relocation'programme'of'the'European'Commission'(EC)6,''

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1'The'Schengen'Agreement'was'originally'signed'in'June'1985'by'Belgium,'France,'West'Germany,'Luxembourg'and'the'Netherlands.'It'came'into'effect'in'1995.'2'The'Schengen'Area'consists'of'26'different'European'countries'that'have'abolished'passport'and'other'internal'border'controls'alongside'the'other'Schengen'members.'3'Four'Freedoms'are'part'of'the'European'Single'Market'and'consists'of'the'free'movements'of'goods,'workers,'capital'and'services.'4'The'European'Single'Market'refers'to'the'EU'as'one'territory'without'internal'borders'or'other'regulatory'obstacles'to'the'free'movement'of'goods'and'services.'5'Dublin'III'Regulation'establishes'the'principle'that'only'one'Member'State'is'responsible'for'examining'asylum'applications.'



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H.! Concerned'about'human'rights'violations'on'external'European'borders,'

I.! Recognising'the'importance'of'the'Schengen'Information'System'(SIS)'and'the'Visa'Information'System'(VIS)7;'

'' 1.! Urges'Member'States'to'abandon'the'internal'border'controls'of'the'Schengen'Area'caused'by'the'

current'European'migrant'crisis;'

2.! Proposes'the'enhancement'of'Frontex’8'operations'that'aim'to'strengthen'the'control'of'the'European'external'borders'by'further'developing'technology'and'human'resources;''

3.! Emphasises'the'need'for'fastened'implementation'of'the'Common'European'Asylum'System9;'

4.! Urges'the'Member'States'to'develop'and'invest'in'The'Global'Approach'to'Migration'and'Mobility'(GAMM)10'to'better'organise'legal'migration;'

5.! Calls'for'the'addition'of'a'section'in'the'Dublin'III'Regulation'allowing'Member'States'to'jointly'reallocate'refugees'to'other'states'upon'filling'the'previously'established'refugee'quotas;'

6.! Encourages'the'EC'to'continue'and'further'develop'the'Relocation'Programme;'

7.! Proposes'that'Frontex'supervise'human'rights'violations'at'the'European'external'borders;'

8.! Calls'upon'the'European'Commission'to'allocate'more'funds'from'the'EU'budget'for'further'enhancing'the'SIS'and'VIS.'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!6'An'accepted'plan'of'the'EC'for'the'relocation'of'160,000'people'in'clear'need'of'protection'from'Italy,'Greece'and'Hungary'in'two'years’'time.'7'Together'SIS'and'VIS'facilitates'and'improves'the'communication'between'European'authorities'in'order'for'member'states'to'cooperate'in'area'of'border'control.'8'Frontex'promotes,'coordinates'and'develops'the'European'border'management.'9'The'aim'of'the'CEAS'is'to'lead'fairer,'quicker'and'better'quality'asylum'decisions.'10'GAMM'is'a'framework'for'combating'illegal'migration,'maximising'the'development'impact'of'migration'and'mobility'and'promoting'international'protection.'



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THE&COMMITTEE&ON&EMPLOYMENT&AND&SOCIAL&AFFAIRS&&

Off5shoring&or&re5shoring&Europe:&With&companies&shifting&its&production&and&services&to&low5cost&contries,&how&should&the&European&goverments&encourage&to&bring&back&production&and&services&to&Europe&whilst&enabling&high&profits&for&its&enterprises?&

Submitted'by:' Paulus'Inkeroinen'(Kannaksen'lukio),'Elina'Jylhä'(Tampereen'lyseon'

lukio),'Lotta'Marjamäki'(Tampereen'yhteiskoulun'lukio),'Lassi'Mäntyniemi'(Sammon'keskuslukio),'Aleksi'Nikkanen'(Sammon'keskuslukio),'Siiri'Pälli'(Lahden'yhteiskoulun'lukio),'Kasper'Styrman'(Mikkelin'lukio),'Simon'Gasse'(Chairperson,'DE),'Klara'Strindlund'(Chairperson,'SE)''


A.! Convinced'that'the'core'economic'strength'of'the'European'Union'(EU)'is'its'high'efficiency'in'the'production'of'goods'and'services,''

B.! Keeping'in'mind'the'need'to'create'and'support'productive'and'efficient'jobs'rather'than'to'promote'low'wage'employment,'

C.! Aware'that'average'wage'and'labour'costs'in'the'EU'are'higher'than'in'developing'countries,'

D.! Pointing'out'that'higher'wages'must'be'backed'by'productive'business'processes,'

E.! Concerned'that'the'use'of'EU’s'highly'educated'workforce'falls'short'of'its'potential,'

F.! Acknowledging'the'high'level'of'bureaucracy'and'strict'regulations'faced'by'enterprises'in'the'EU'market;'

1.! Recommends'that'Member'States'base'their'economic'strategies'on'their'core'strengths'which'are'

mainly'renewable'energy,'pharmaceutical'and'high'technology'sectors;'

2.! Further'recommends'Member'States'to'support'the'expansion'of!university'research'activities'in'accordance'with!the'EU’s'core'economic'strength'in'the'abovementioned'sectors;'

3.! Calls'upon'European'Commission'to'extend'the'competence'of'the'European'Globalisation'Adjustment'Fund1'(EGF)'by'providing'incentives'to'the'high'technology'sector'and'hence'use'the'potential'of'highly'educated'work'force'to'the'fullest;''

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1'European'Globalisation'Adjustment'Fund:'This'fund'supports'European'citizen'who'lost'their'jobs'as'a'result'of'major'structural'changes'in'the'world'trade'patterns'due'to'globalisation,'such'as'offshoring.'



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4.! Suggests'Member'States'consider'lowering'corporate'taxes'that'will'increase'the'competitiveness'of'European'companies'in'the'global'market;'

5.! Proposes'that'the'European'Commission'reduce'the'level'of'bureaucracy'for'business'owners,'while'maintaining'the'EU’s'high'standards'regarding'environmental'protection,'labour'protection'and'intellectual'property'rights.'



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THE&COMMITTEE&ON&INTERNAL&MARKET&AND&CONSUMER&

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Use&of&virtual&currencies&for&crowdfunding&startEups:&the&European&Commission&has&

been&conducting&studies&and&campaings&to&explore&the&full&potential&for&SmallE&and&

MediumEsized&Enterprises&(SMEs).&Recent&studies&show&that&despite&the&volatility&of&

virtual&currencies,&their&use&is&still&a&rising&trend.&How&can&the&EU&ensure&that&the&full&

potential&of&crowdfunding&is&being&reached&whilst&ensuring&the&security&of&the&internal&

market?&

Submitted'by:' Arttu' Humalajoki' (Kannaksen' lukio),' Merike' Mauring' (Lahden'

yhteiskoulun' lukio),' Daniel' Okas' (Lahden' yhteislukion' lukio),' Samir'Pietarinen' (Tampereen' lyseon' lukio),' Elenora' Pihlajisto' (Sammon'keskuslukio),'Leo'Sjöberg'(Chairperson,'SE)''


A.! Noting'with'concern'the'profound'risks'associated'with'the'volatility'of'virtual'currencies,'

B.! Recognising'the'anonymous'nature'of'virtual'currencies'being'a'cause'for'unidentifiable'participants'on'the'market,'

C.! Fully'aware'of'the'inability'of'consumers'to'convert'virtual'currency'into'flat'currency'at'a'reasonable'rate,'

D.! Alarmed'by'the'lack'of'monitored'virtual'currency'settlements,'which'imposes'a'threat'to'the'stability'of'the'internal'market'where'equity'investments'must'be'recorded'by'a'legal'broker,'

E.! Aware'of'the'information'asymmetry1,'

F.! Recognising'that'popular'campaigns'have'easier'access'to'funding'than'innovative'ones,''

G.! Convinced'that'crowdfunding'provides'the'means'to'fill'the'investment'gap'in'the'European'Union'(EU)'by'offering'a'possibility'for'Small'and'MediumXsized'Enterprises'(SMEs)'to:'

i)! Pursue'essential'funding,'e.g.'through'equityXbased'crowdfunding,'

ii)! Access'nonXfinancial'resources,'potentially'opening'a'way'for'otherwise'unavailable'traditional'means'of'investments;'

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1.! Calls'upon'the'European'Commission'(EC)'to'cooperate'with'the'European'Crowdfunding'Network2'in'order'to'create'a'pool'of'marketing'and'funding'professionals'who'will'assist'SMEs'with'crowdfunding'campaigns;'

2.! Proposes'a'harmonisation'of'legislation'regarding'investment'practices'across'Member'States,'such'as'maximum'investment'limits;'

3.! Urges'all'Member'States'to'require'all'equity'crowdfunding'platforms'to'be'registered'brokers;'

4.! Requests'the'European'Banking'Authority3'to'further'investigate'different'crowdfunding'models'in'order'to'evaluate'their'efficiency,'such'as'the'allXorXnothing4'model;'

5.! Requests'that'the'EC'proposes'the'introduction'of'a'Virtual'Currency'Transaction'Authentication'Service'(VICTRAS),'binding'an'individual'to'a'given'virtual'currency'wallet;'

6.! Further'requests'Member'States'to'implement'VICTRAS'for'virtual'currencyXbased'crowdfunding.'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2'International'nonXprofit'organisation'aiming'to'support'and'promote'crowdfunding'as'an'alternative'funding'mechanism'for'SMEs'and'innovative'projects.'3'The'EBA'is'a'regulatory'agency'of'the'EU'performing'stress'tests'on'European'banks'to'increase'transparency'in'the'European'financial'system'and'identifying'weaknesses'in'banks’'capital'structures.'4'The'allXorXnothing'model'is'a'model'where'a'company'will'request'a'given'minimum'amount'of'money'in'order'to'achieve'successful'funding.'If'the'target'is'not'reached,'the'company'will'not'raise'any'money.'



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THE&COMMITTEE&ON&ECONOMIC&AND&MONETARY&AFFAIRS&I&&

According&to&the&OECD,&immigrants&tend&to&be&more&entrepreneurial&and&constitute&an&important&pool&for&potential&entrepreneurs:&What&measures&can&the&EU&take&in&order&to&eliminate&legislative&and&practical&obstacles&that&prevent&the&establishment&of&new&

businesses&by&immigrants?&

Submitted'by:' Mila' Grönros' (Sammon' keskuslukio),' Jarna' Heikkinen' (Sammon'

keskuslukio),' Minerva' Juhola' (Lahden' yhteiskoulun' lukio),' Ida'Lindqvist' (Tampereen' lyseon' lukio),' Eeva' Riipinen' (Mikkelin' lukio),'Ville'Valli'(Vaasan'lyseon'lukio),'Zeynep'Ekinci'(Chairperson,'TR)''


A.! Bearing'in'mind'the'importance'of'the'linguistic'skills'of'immigrant'entrepreneurs'ensuring'their'integration'to'the'society,'

B.! Aware'of'cultural'differences'and'varying'business'customs'worldwide,'

C.! Realising'that'social'integration,'including'establishing'connections'with'local'people'and'understanding'their'local'culture'is'essential'for'immigrant'entrepreneurs,'

D.! Deeply'concerned'by'the'difficulties'faced'by'potential'migrant'entrepreneurs'in:'

i)! adapting'to'the'legal'system'of'the'host'country,'

ii)! receiving'assistance'for'their'startYup'companies,'

E.! Fully'alarmed'by'the'obstacles'migrant'entrepreneurs'face'while'applying'for'and'receiving'financial'support'for'their'startYup'companies,'

F.! Pointing'out'the'complex'and'difficult'bureaucratic'procedures'of'Member'States'that'decelerate'the'adaptation'of'migrant'entrepreneurs'to'work'life,'

G.! Conscious'of'the'discriminative'decisions'by'the'banks'for'giving'loans'to'immigrants,'

H.! Keeping'in'mind'that'immigrant'entrepreneurs'who'fail'to'fulfil'their'financial'obligations'cause'financial'loss'for'banks,'

I.! Supporting'the'existing'practices'that'increase'the'motivation'of'immigrant'entrepreneurs;''''

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1.! Encourages'Member'States'to'add'optional'entrepreneurship'courses'to'elementary'school'and'high'school'curricula'and'extracurricular'activities'for'immigrant'students'at'schools'that'contain'entrepreneurshipYspecific'information,'such'as'legislative'and'financial'procedures;'

2.! Expresses'its'hope'for'Member'States'to'initiate'an'incentive'programme'financing'immigrant'entrepreneurs'that'are'at'the'early'stages'of'their'startYup'companies'by'providing'grants'to'successful'startYup'companies'on'a'monthly'basis;'''

3.! Calls'for'Member'States'to'encourage'the'use'of'social'media'tools'that'aim'to'inform'and'motivate'the'migrant'entrepreneurs'such'as:'

a)! creating'online'platforms'for'entrepreneurs'offering'internships'aimed'at'introducing'immigrants'to'local'business'community'and'developing'their'practical'knowledge'and'business'skills,'

b)! social'media'applications'for'mobile'devices'for'sharing'tips'and'experiences'of'successful'immigrant'entrepreneurs;''

4.! Calls'for'the'European'Investment'Bank1'to'create'special'micro'loan'programs'for'immigrant'entrepreneurs;''

5.! Trusts'the'banks'for'remaining'objective'while'viewing'loan'applications'made'by'all'applicants,'regardless'of'their'ethnicity,'religion,'political'stand,'sexual'orientation'and'other'financially'irrelevant'factors;'

6.! Recommends'Member'States'to'facilitate'bureaucratic'processes'concerning'startYup'companies.''

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1'European'Investment'Bank'provides'funding'for'projects'that'help'to'achieve'EU'aims,'both'within'and'outside'the'EU.'



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The&primary&function&of&the&European&Court&of&Auditors&is&to&ensure&that&the&taxpayers&money&is&well&spent:&With&the&rising&corruption&in&the&EU&candidate&countries.&How&can&the&European&Court&of&Auditors&and&the&Supreme&Audit&Institutions&in&candidate&

countries&cooperate&to&ensure&appropriate&distribution&of&funds?&

Submitted'by:' Anni' Heinänen' (Sammon' keskuslukio),' Mary' Johansson' (Gymnasiet'

Lärkan),'Eerika'Karppinen'(Kannaksen'lukio),'Maria'Pokkinen'(Lohjan'yhteislyseon' lukio),' Salla' Räntilä' (Lahden' yhteiskoulun' lukio),' Jenni'Tervo' (Lahden' yhteiskoulun' lukio),' Erich' Van' Roy' (Sammon'keskuslukio),'Tom'Maes'(Chairperson,'BE),'Elina'Mäkelä'(Chairperson,'FI)'


A.! Noting'with'deep'concern'that'corruption'in'candidate'countries'has'hindered'economic'and'democratic'development,'

B.! Alarmed'by'lack'of'governmental'action'in'candidate'countries'to'fight'corruption'and'lead'by'example,'

C.! Recognises'that'the'accession'process'of'the'candidate'countries'will'be'halted'should'countries'not'take'measures'towards'fighting'corruption,'

D.! Aware'that'levels'of'corruption'are'increasing'in'candidate'countries'as'a'result'of:''

i)! global'financial'crisis,'

ii)! the'worsening'economic'situation'in'candidate'countries,'

E.! Noting'with'regret'that'distrust'between'the'European'Court'of'Auditors'(ECA)1,'local'businesses,'and'foreign'investors'is'hindering'entrepreneurial'development,'

F.! Conscious'that'development'of'small'and'mediumYsized'enterprises'(SMEs)'and'startYup'companies'is'restricted'by'large'enterprises’'domination'of'markets'and'resources;'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1'ECA’s'mission'is'to'contribute'to'improving'EU'financial'management,'promote'accountability'and'transparency,'and'act'as'the'independent'guardian'of'the'financial'interests'of'the'citizens'of'the'EU.'



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1.! Invites'the'European'Commission'(EC)'to'create'a'new'antiYcorruption'programme'specialised'in'fostering'political'will'to'fight'corruption'in'candidate'countries;'

2.! Calls'for'an'annual'political'meeting'between'the'ECA'and'representative'from'candidate'countries'to'improve'dialogue'and'ensure'careful'distribution'of'funds;'

3.! Reaffirms'that'candidate'countries'follow'the'model'of'the'ECA'in'monitoring'allocation'of'funding;''

4.! Notes'with'appreciation'the'work'of'the'European'Fund'for'Strategic'Investments'(EFSI)2'in'supporting'strategic'investment'in'infrastructure;'

5.! Invites'public'opinion'surveys'supervised'by'the'ECA'with'hopes'discouraging'corruption'in'candidate'countries;'

6.! Noting'with'approval'the'suspension'of'accession'talks'should'the'level'of'corruption'in'the'candidate'country'be'deemed'unacceptable'by'the'ECA.'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2'The'EFSI'aims'to'overcome'the'current'investment'gap'in'the'EU'by'mobilizing'private'financing'for'strategic'investments'which'the'market'cannot'finance'alone.'



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Future&looks&brighter&for&small&and&mediumDsized&enterprises&(SMEs):&38%&&SMEs&are&active&internationally,&meaning&they&either&export&or&import.&Experts&have&different&opinions&on&whether&Transatlantic&Trade&and&Investment&Partnership&(TTIP)&and&

Comprehensive&Economic&Trade&Agreement&(CETA)&will&help&or&halt&SMEsU&economic&growth&in&the&international&market.&What&position&should&the&EU&take&towards&the&

TTIP&and&CETA&negotiations?&

Submitted'by:' Iida' Ahvo' (Lahden' yhteiskoulun' lukio),' Meiju' Marttila' (Tampereen'

lyseon'lukio),'Sissi'Miettinen'(Tampereen'klassillinen'lukio),'Benjamin'Nuutinen' (Lohjan' yhteislyseon' lukio)' Eeva' Pitkänen' (Sammon'keskuslukio),' Ronja' Rinne' (Gymnasiet' Lärkan),' Tuuli' Helind'(Chairperson,'EE),'Linda'Turpeinen'(Chairperson,'FI)''


A.! Noting'that'2/3'of'the'labour'force'of'the'European'private'sector'is'employed'by'SMEs1,'

B.! Emphasising'the'significance'of'the'TTIP2'as'combined'gross'domestic'product'(GDP)'of'the'European'Union'and'United'States'exceeds'40%'of'the'global'economy,'

C.! Concerned'that'the'competitiveness'rate'of'SMEs'in'the'EU'will'decrease'after'the'introduction'of'TTIP'and'CETA3'and'disposal'of'tariffs,'

D.! Recognising'that'upon'the'introduction'of'TTIP'and'CETA,'corporations'will'be'able'to'overrule'national'authorities'via'ISDS,''

E.! Deeply'disturbed'that'CETA'and'TTIP'negotiations'are'biased,'as'delegates'of'large'corporations'present'in'discussions'constitute'93%'of'total'participants,'whereas'those'of'SMEs'constitute'only'4%,''

F.! Aware'that'TTIP'and'CETA'would'disturb'current'legislation'on'environment'and'health,'especially'in'areas'such'as'fracking,'GMOs4'and'cosmetics,'due'to'difference'in'regulations,''

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1'Small'and'Medium'^sized'Enterprises'(SMEs)'have'up'to'250'employees,'a'turnover'that'is'up'to'50'million'euro'or'a'balance'sheet'total'of'43'million'euro.'2'Transatlantic'Trade'and'Investment'Partnership'(TTIP)'aims'for'the'establishment'of'a'free^market'between'the'EU'and'the'United'States.'''3'Comprehensive'Economic'and'Trade'Agreement'(CETA)'proposes'a'partnership'between'Canada'and'the'EU.'4'Genetically'Modified'Organism'(GMO)'has'had'its'genetic'material'modified'to'aim'at'developing'certain'qualities'of'the'species.''



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G.! Convinced'that'introduction'of'new'foreign'corporations'to'the'European'Market'will'lead'to'privatisation'of'public'health'and'education,'as'in'the'example'of'National'Health'Service'(NHS)5,'

H.! Noting'with'deep'regret'the'lack'of'transparency'in'negotiations'of'TTIP'and'CETA;'

1.! Encourages'Enterprise'Europe'Network6'to'provide'financial'aid'and'knowledge'to'SMEs,'in'

order'to'ease'exports'to'North'America;''

2.! Urges'the'EU,'US'and'Canada'to'establish'a'common'standard'for'agriculture'and'pharmaceutical'sectors'that'will'not'hinder'the'high'quality'standards'in'practice'in'the'EU;'''

3.! Calls'for'higher'representation'of'SMEs'and'the'general'public'in'TTIP'and'CETA'negotiations;'

4.! Emphasizes'the'necessity'of'tightening'restrictions'regarding'finalisation'of'tribunals'against'Member'States,'in'order'to'prevent'malpractice'by'ISDS;'

5.! Proposes'the'European'Food'Safety'Authority7'establish'a'list'of'chemicals'that'Member'States'are'fundamentally'against'introducing'to'the'European'market;''

6.! Confirms'that'Member'States'have'the'responsibility'to'safeguard'the'quality'of'their'public'health'care'systems;'

7.! Requests'the'European'Commission'to'publish'reports'of'the'discussions'and'agendas'from'meetings'concerning'TTIP'and'CETA.'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!5'National'Health'Service'(NHS)'is'the'public'health'care'system'of'the'United'Kingdom,'which'has'been'in'danger'of'privatisation'due'to'TTIP'negotiations.''6'Enterprise'Europe'Network'is'an'organisation'funded'by'the'European'Union'to'aid'SMEs'take'advantage'of'business'opportunities'abroad.''7'European'Food'Safety'Authority'provides'independent'scientific'advice'to'member'national'authorities'on'existing'and'emerging'risks'in'food'safety.'

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