RESOLUTION BOOKLET

Wiesbaden 2017 27th National Selection Conference of EYP Germany General Assembly

Programme of the General Assembly

Thursday First day

09:00 10:00 Opening of General Assembly
10:00 10:45 Debate I
10:45 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 12:00 Debate II
12:00 12:45 Debate III
12:45 13:45 Lunch
13:45 14:30 Debate IV
14:30 15:15 Debate V
15:15 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45 16:30 Debate VI

Friday Second day

09:30 10:15 Debate VII
10:15 11:00 Debate VIII
11:00 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 12:15 Debate IX
12:15 12:45 Snack
12:45 14:00 Closing Ceremony
14:00 14:30 Departure

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Table of Content

4 Procedure

6 Speech by Dr. Corinna Hartmann

8 Committe on Economic and Monetary Affairs I (ECON I)

10 Commitee on Development (DEVE)

14 Committee on Industry Research and Energy (ITRE)

16 Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)

20 Committe on Economic and Monetary Affairs II (ECON II)

22 Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)

26 Committe on Economic and Monetary Affairs III (ECON III)

28 Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)

30 Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)

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Procedure for the General Assembly

General rules

The wish to speak is indicated by raising the committee placard.

The authority of the board is absolute.

Procedure and time settings

Presenting of the Motion for a Resolution

Reading of the Operative Clauses
Time for consideration and points of information
Three minutes to defend the Motion for a Resolution
Four minutes to attack the Motion for a Resolution
One and a half minutes to respond to the Attack Speeches
General debate (3-4 rounds)
Three minutes to sum up the debate
Voting procedure
Announcing the votes

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
motion for a resolution and to convince the plenary that it is worthy of being
adopted. This speech can last a maximum of three minutes.

Attack Speeches

An individual delegate, who is not a member of the proposing committee,

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 suggest alternative solutions. Often, an Attack Speech
is concluded with an appeal to the plenary not to adopt the resolution in its
present form.

Response to the Attack Speeches

The proposing committee responds to the points raised by the Attack

Speech. The response takes place from the floor. The Response to the Attack
Speech may last for one minute.

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Points of Personal Privilege

These are requests for a delegate to repeat a point that was inaudible. Fail-
ure to understand the language being spoken does not constitute a Point of
Personal Privilege.

Direct Responses

Once per debate, each committee may use the Direct Response sign. Should
a committee member raise the Committee Placard and the Direct Response
sign during the Open Debate, the delegate 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 Re-
sponse, so on and so forth.

Points of Order

These can be raised by the Chairperson if a delegate feels the board has not
properly followed Parliamentary procedure. Ultimately, the authority of the
board is absolute.

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 the main points, selected criticisms
and to once more explain why the chosen approach is the most sensible. It
typically concludes with an appeal to vote in favour of the resolution. This
speech can last a maximum of three minutes.

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Speech for the Opening Ceremony

of the 27th National Selection Conference of EYP Germany in Wiesbaden 2017 by Dr.
Corinna Hartmann, Representative of the Standing Conference of the Ministers for
Education and Culture

Dear Mr. Fifka, dear Mr. Ulmer, dear Board, dear students, dear trainees,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

For a few months now we have been witnessing a political phenomenon. Every Sunday,
people demonstrate in more and more European cities to show their enthusiasm for Europe.
Pulse of Europe is a cross-party civil rights movement that tries to give a conscious answer
to the right-wing populist and nationalist tendencies we can sadly see in many European
countries at the moment.

People demonstrate with Pulse of Europe to give a face to Europe and thereby stand for
the values, which are decisive for free, democratic and pluralistic societies. Allow me to
make a small side remark at this stage: The founding event of Pulse of Europe took place
in Frankfurt am Main, which is not even 30 kilometres from here.

From Hessen, Pulse of Europe has since generated an effect in many Member States. We
should realise once more that democracy, parliamentarianism, true separation of powers,
freedom of speech, free press, the right to demonstrate freely, the right of assembly and all
fundamental rights have on no account dropped into our laps.

They were fought for and they are too valuable to be given up without resistance. When we
look around in the world, we can see that us, the democrats, are in the absolute minority.

The data that is collected by organisations such as Amnesty International or Reporters With-
out Borders, show a negative image when it comes to international development.

All the more important and pleasant it is to see that the youths interest for politics has clear-
ly increased. A lot of young people are willing to be involved and to contribute.

You, dear students, dear trainees, engage in an interesting as well as quite demanding pro-
ject. A competition which connects European topics and the European idea with parliamen-
tarian democracy.

I am very honoured to be speaking in front of you, the participants of the National Selection
Conference of EYP Germany, as the representative for the conference of ministers for the arts
and culture (KMK). Our president, Dr. Susanne Eisenmann, asked me to pass on her regards
and to wish you all good luck.

We are delighted that you are tackling the topic of digitalisation. Last year the KMK adopted
their strategy Education in the Digital World in all 16 federal states. Our goal reads: Anyone
who leaves school, should be able to move around in the digital world in a competent, au-
tonomous, critical and self-confident way.

This will have extensive consequences for the school sector. Learning in a digital world
means more than the mere use of smartphones, tablets and computers. The KMK has there-

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fore formulated clear demands for teachers in the digital world.

A reflected, constructive and critical approach to digital media is as important for students
as calculation, reading and writing or foreign language skills. Therefore we are not looking
to have digital content taught in a special subject. Education in the digital world must be
an integrative part of the subject curricula for every subject. The federal states include the
competences relevant for an active, self-sufficient participation in the digital world in their
syllabus.

The latest news are that the KMK has agreed to the corner stones for the DigitalPaktSchule
(digital pact school) at the beginning of June. Following negotiations the federal government
has promised five billion euro over the period of 2018-2022 for the extension of IT-infrastruc-
ture in schools.

The Federal States have agreed that they have thereby received the financial and objective
prerequisites for achieving crucial development in the upcoming years.

Ladies and Gentlemen, dear students,

in Committee Work, which will soon begin, parliamentarianism and democracy are not
taught top-down but are made practically experienceable. You will concretely learn how dif-
ficult it is to have a fair exchange of arguments in a democratic competition, how majorities
are organised and which steps it takes to prepare, phrase and discuss a resolution.

By collecting concrete experience and carrying it further you are contributing to the consoli-
dation of our democracy and for the idea of a pluralistic yet united Europe.

Just like in daily parliamentary work, there will be winners and losers in this competition.
But even more important than winning a competition of arguments is the realisation that it
is always about a more precious commodity than what you are fighting for at the moment.

Internalising the rules of democracy while respecting your debate partners dignity is what
makes the educational value of a project as this one.

I would like to already congratulate the winners, which will be representing Germany at the
International Sessions of the European Youth Parliament. But I am sure that all participants
can personally profit from the days spent here in Wiesbaden.

My thank goes to the board and the team of the European Youth Parliament in Germany.
For this event as well as future National Sessions, we would like to wish you all the best and
good luck in terms of democratic education and the European idea.

Thank you very much.

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY
AFFAIRS I
Bit by bit: although a controversial development in crime, tax avoidance,
and the black market, cryptocurrencies go largely unregulated across the
EUs Member States. As their use becomes more widespread, what stance
should the EU adopt with regard to cryptocurrencies?

Submitted by:
Tammo Amadeo Kratzin (Hainberg-Gymnasium Goettingen), lvaro Miquel (Stdtisches
Luisengymnasium Mnchen), Aleyna Ozay (NL), Carina Prizkau (Individual), Katharina Regner
(Markgraefin Wilhelmine Gymnasium), Marc Alexander Rggeberg (Gymnasium Lehrte), Fynn Schymek
(Neues Gymnasium Bochum), Richard Serenkov (Leipzig International School), Julia Sokolowska (PL),
Carmen Traute (Internatsschule Schloss Hansenberg), Paul Willms (Gymnasium Oberalster), Krlis
Krsli (Chairperson, LV)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Noting with regret the current lack of legislation on cryptocurrency providers in Member
States,
B. Appreciating that cryptocurrencies offer anonymous transactions and lessen the risk of
identity theft to EU citizens,
C. Recognising that less than one percent of global transactions are made using
cryptocurrencies1,
D. Observing the lack of awareness regarding measures of online security to prevent fraud
during the cryptocurrency payment process,
E. Alarmed by the insufficient jurisdiction over taxation of cryptocurrency assets,
F. Acknowledging that the cryptocurrency holders ability to be anonymous increases the
difficulty in the persecution of illegal behaviour such as:
i) financing radical extremist groups,
ii) purchasing illegal goods from the black market,
G. Taking into account the extremely volatile nature of cryptocurrencies as proven by
Bitcoins price fluctuation of 700% in 20132;

1
All of the worlds money and markets in one visualization, http://money.visualcapitalist.com/all-of-the-worlds-money-and-markets-in-
one-visualization/
2
Bitcoin price chart history, https://99bitcoins.com/price-chart-history/

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1. Encourages Member States to inform small businesses about the existing advantages of
cryptocurrencies to increase its usage;
2. Urges the European Commission to launch an educational social media campaign
BITSEC explaining the risks of the cryptocurrency payment process and offering
possible security measures such as two-factor-authentication3;
3. Invites the Member States to tax the conversion of cryptocurrencies into fiat money and
vice versa;
4. Directs the European Commission to include virtual currency exchange platforms and
custodian wallet providers under the 4th Anti Money Laundering Directive (AMLD)4;
5. Calls upon the Joint Cybercrime Action Taskforce5 and the European Cybercrime Centre6
to create artificial websites in black markets to persecute crime;
6. Suggests the European Commission to implement the joint initiative7 on
cryptocurrencies made by Interpol, Europol, and Basel Institute of Governance.

3
Method of computer access control in which a user is granted access only after successfully presenting several separate pieces of
evidence to an authentication mechanism.
4
Directive (EU) 2015/849 is made to prevent the use of financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorism financing.
5
The Joint Cybercrime Action Taskforce helps fighting cybercrime within and outside the EU.
6
European Cybercrime Centre is made to strenghten the law enforcement response to cybercrime in the EU and thus to help protect
European citizens, businesses and governments from online crime.
7
The joint initiative is created in order to combat cybercrime, money laundering and terrorism financing using cryptocurrencies.

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT
Digitalization for development: The digital revolution brings both oppor-
tunities and challenges for developing countries. How can the EU manage
an efficient digitalisation in development to promote good governance,
democracy and socio-economic growth?

Submitted by:
Julius Brk (Neues Gymnasium Bochum), Victoria Fricke (Gymnasium Lehrte), Charlotte Gellersen
(Gymnasium Oberalster Hamburg), Yvonne Haberlach (Gymnasium Hochrad Hamburg), Laura Heikura
(FI), Tim Kniepkamp (Individual), Lotta Kuhlmann (Hainberg-Gymnasium Gttingen), Marlena Nelson
(Individual), Lennart Rehm (Internatsschule Schloss Hansenberg), Willem Rosier (NL), Clara Sabel
(Stdtisches Luisengymnasium Mnchen), Ferdinand Mayrhofer (Chairperson, AT)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Recognising that development aid might lead to a violation or loss of a developing
countrys sovereignty,
B. Acknowledging that 85% of European citizens consider development aid as an
important role of the European Union1,
C. Taking into account difficulties in development aid caused by:
i) the risk of corruption regarding financial aid2,
ii) unstable political situation in developing countries,
D. Considering that half of the worlds population lacks access to the internet due to high
cost of technological devices and broadband internet connection3,
E. Observing various disparities in internet usage in developing countries such as Africas
urban areas which have more than twice the number of digital users than the rural ones
and women being less likely to use the internet than men4,
F. Concerned by the lack of understanding of digital information due to digital illiteracy
and unavailability of content in citizens native language5,
G. Being aware of the lack of digital expertise caused by brain drain6 and insufficient level

1
European Commission. (2017). Development and cooperation. https://europa.eu/eyd2015/en/content/eu-development-aid
2
the guardian. (2014). Web of corrupt activity costs poorest countries a trillion dollars a year. https://www.theguardian.com/global-
development/2014/sep/03/one-g20-cracking-down-corruption
3
European Commission (2016). Speech by Vice-President Ansip at the High-level event on Digitalisation for Development. http://europa.
eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-16-4205_En.htm
4
In Africa, urban areas have more than twice the number of digital users (23%) than the rural ones (10%). Women (11%) are less likely
to use the internet than men (18%). European Commission. (2017). Commission Staff working document: Digital4Development:
mainstreaming digital technologies and services into EU Development Policy. https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sites/devco/files/swd-
digital4development_part1_v3.pdf
5
Project Syndicate (2016). Digital Globalization and the Developing World. https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/digital-
globalization-opportunities-developing-countries-by-laura-tyson-and-susan-lund-2016-03
6
Economist. (2011). Drain or gain?. http://www.economist.com/node/18741763

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of digital education7,
H. Realising the difficulty of founding start-ups in a developing country8,
I. Aware of the difficulties for local companies to establish new business models due to
anti-competitive actions by foreign companies9,
J. Recognising the internet as a possibility for e-participation10 for citizens in developing
countries11,
K. Deeply concerned by the unwillingness of autocratic governments12 to become
digitalised so as to avoid transparency and suppress freedom of speech,
L. Noting with deep concern the difficulties for developing countries to leave the cycle of
poverty due to limited possibilities of the countries13,
M. Being aware that digitalisation in developing countries might lead to structural
unemployment14;

1. Draws attention to the necessity of building upon pre-existing infrastructure before

implementing further digital support programs through funding local-level project aid
and multilateral aid15;
2. Urges the European Commission to assist in the implementation of smart hubs16 in
developing countries to provide education resources and internet access in local areas;
3. Calls upon the European Commission to support already existing programs led by
foreign private companies that provide free internet access in developing countries such
as Project Loon17;
4. Welcomes the European Commission to promote foreign direct investments (FDI)18 from
multinational companies in order to support start-ups;
5. Requests Member States to support governments in developing countries in the
7
the guardian. (2013). Technology can empower children in developing countries - if it's done right. https://www.theguardian.com/
sustainable-business/technology-empower-children-developing-countries
8
ventureburn. (2016). The 6 biggest obstacles startups face in Africa. http://ventureburn.com/2016/03/6-biggest-obstacles-startups-
face-africa/
9
CBC news (2016). Facebook and Google stake claims in developing world with global internet projects. http://www.cbc.ca/news/
technology/universal-internet-access-1.3447635
E-participation describes the citizen's access to information and public services as well as participation in public decision-making
10

which impacts the wellbeing of society, in general, and the individual, in particular. United Nations. (2017). E-Participation Index. https://
publicadministration.un.org/egovkb/en-us/About/Overview/E-Participation
11
The Panos Institute West Africa & The United Nations Development Programme. (2011). E-governance and Citizen Participation in West
Africa: Challenges and Opportunities. http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/Democratic%20Governance/IParticipation/e-
Governance%20and%20Citizen%20Paticipation%20in%20West%20Africa%20(UNDP-IPAO%20Report%20English).pdf
12
Autocratic government - A government with one actor with total power and ability to make decisions.
13
Plan International Canada Inc. (2017). The cycle of poverty: What is it and how do we break it?. http://plancanada.ca/cycle-of-poverty
14
Structural unemployment - Longer lasting unemployment caused by major changes in the economy and worsened technology,
competition, government policy. Investopedia. (2017). Structural Unemployment. http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/
structuralunemployment.asp
15
Aid provided by a group of countries, or institutions representing a group of countries to one or more recipient countries. WebFinance,
Inc. (2017). multilateral aid. http://www.investorwords.com/17695/multilateral_aid.html
16
Smart hub are areas in public spaces such as libraries or universities providing free internet access and digital devices.
17
Project Loon is a research and development project being developed by X (a Google company) with the mission of providing Internet
access to rural and remote areas. X (2017). Project Loon. https://x.company/loon/
18
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment made by a company or individual in one country in business interests in another
country, in the form of either establishing business operations or acquiring business assets in the other country, such as ownership or
controlling interest in a foreign company. Investopedia. (2017). Foreign Direct Investment - FDI. http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/
fdi.asp

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implementation of mandatory subjects in schools concerning basic digital literacy19 by

encouraging training programs for teachers concerning e-education;
6. Suggests governments in developing countries to implement apprenticeship programs
and integrated degree programs supported by trade unions for the digital sector;
7. Appeals to the European Commission to cooperate with local private companies to
promote free language and digital literacy courses and applications for specific target
groups such as women or, farmers;
8. Invites the European Commission to organise regular conferences in cooperation with
governments in developing countries to
a) inform them about the benefits of digitalisation and e-participation,
b) exchange their expertise about the process of digitalisation and e-participation,
c) discuss issues of data protection.

19
Digital literacy is defined as the ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create
information. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (2008). Digital Literacy Definition and Resources. http://www.library.illinois.
edu/diglit/definition.html

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NOTES

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND TRADE
European-wide connectivity a new frontier for the EU Space policy? How
can the EU coordinate the institutions of the EU, the Member States, the
European Space Agency (ESA) and the private sector to help achieve the
objectives of the EUs Digital Agenda?

Submitted by:
Tim Barcikowski (Neues Gymnasium Bochum), Lilith Diringer (Individual), Andrina Grimm (CH), Heli
Huttunen (FI), Fiia Liiti (FI), Viet Nguyen Hoang (Internatsschule Schloss Hansenberg), Ewa Rewers (PL),
Valentin Sengpiel (Gymnasium Oberalster), Lena Tschentscher (Gymnasium Hochrad Hamburg), Rose
Cantillon (Chairperson, IE)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Strongly emphasises that to achieve the objectives of the EU Digital Agenda input from
all Member States is required,
B. Fully supporting the joint projects between space agencies on a national and
transnational1 level,
C. Noting with deep regret the lack of a harmonised approach in space policy and
fragmentary cooperation regarding Research and Development of space technology
between European Space Agency (ESA)2 and the EU,
D. Concerned that space innovation may be hindered by a lack of sharing of data and
hardware as a result of distrust and competition between involved parties,
E. Alarmed by insufficient cooperation between space agencies and the private sector as a
crucial future actor,
F. Deeply concerned that decision making in space policy is fragmented into civilian and
military strategies regarding normal legislative procedure and the Common Security and
Defence Policy3,
G. Deeply alarmed by the risks to space technology such as cyber-attacks4, space debris,
and extra-terrestrial life,
H. Noting with concern the existence of barriers for the private sector to invest in space
technologies such as high entry costs and lack of incentives,
I. Deploring the fact that existing legislation in the area of space policy is not flexible

1
Such as European Space Agency (ESA) and ROSCOSMOS.
2
The ESA is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, strongly affiliated with, but not an agency of, the
EU. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/IDAN/2017/595917/EPRS_IDA(2017)595917_EN.pdf
3
The Common Security and Defence Policy is the domain of EU policy covering defence and military aspects, as well as civilian crisis
management. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/atyourservice/en/displayFtu.html?ftuId=FTU_6.1.2.html
4
A Cyber Attack is an attack initiated from a computer against another computer or a website, with a view to compromising the integrity,
confidentiality or availability of target and the information stored in it. http://www.thewindowsclub.com/cyber-attacks-definition-types-
prevention

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especially with regards to the fast changing nature of space technology in a digitalised
world,
J. Noting with regret that currently no sufficient space policy legislation within Member
States exists,
K. Deeply concerned by the lack of efforts by the EU to harmonise Member States
legislation,
L. Fully aware of the importance of the interoperability5 of space data,
M. Endorsing the Framework for Space Surveillance and Tracking Support6,

1. Encourages Member States to engage in space activity to achieve the objectives of the
EU Digital Agenda;
2. Further recommends all involved parties in space technology development, especially
the space agencies, to maintain existing joint ventures while also facilitating the
development of new ventures;
3. Requests the ESA to establish an International Annual Space Conference including space
agencies as well as involved actors of the private sector;
4. Welcomes space agencies of Member States to enter into Public Private Partnerships7;
5. Supports the dual use of military space technology to have both a military and civil use,
6. Endorses the ESA to continue the development of the Space Situational Awareness8;
7. Affirms the EU in accordance with Horizon 20209 to create a fund for research and
development investments in secure and sustainable space technology for both the
public and the private sector;
8. Recommends the European Commission to develop a common legislation which focuses
on:
a) the relations between ESA members and non-ESA members,
b) the rapidly developing nature of space technology;
9. Invites the European Commission to further financially support the work of the Inspire
Directive 810 and the European Interoperability Framework11 to enable Space Data to
deliver its full potential.

5
Interoperability is the ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information. http://www.
newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Interoperability
6
Decision No 541/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing a Framework for Space
Surveillance and Tracking Support - http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:32014D0541
7
Apublic-private partnershipis a contractual arrangement between apublic agency and aprivatesector entity. Through this agreement,
the skills and assets of each sector are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the generalpublic. http://www.ncppp.org/
ppp-basics/7-keys/
8
Space Situational Awareness is a project of the ESA. The objective of the SSA programme is to support Europe's independent utilisation
of, and access to, space through the provision of timely and accurate information and data regarding the space environment, and
particularly regarding hazards to infrastructure in orbit and on the ground. http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Operations/Space_
Situational_Awareness/About_SSA
9
Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever with nearly 80 billion of funding available over 7 years (2014
to 2020) https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/what-horizon-2020
10
Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial
Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) - http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32007L0002
11
European Interoperability Framework - https://ec.europa.eu/isa2/eif

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Seizing opportunities, supporting growth: How can the EU endorse digital
entrepreneurship at regional, Member State and international level and
further support entrepreneurs in the field of Information and Communica-
tion Technology (ICT)?

Submitted by:
Sami Aho (FI), Clara Bassen (Gymnasium Oberalster Hamburg), Lina Eberwein (Leipzig International
School), Pamina Heermann (Markgrfin-Wilhelmine-Gymnasium), Felix Kppel (Neues Gymnasium
Bochum), Flip Tijburg (NL), Victoria Weger (Gymnasium Lehrte), Anna Ziba (Polish Delegation),
Christian Zochowski (Hainberg-Gymnasium Gttingen), Mike Dalmiras (Chairperson, CY)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Considering the impact of 88 million European workersemployed in SMEs and start-up
businesses in both the labour market and the European economy,1
B. Noting with deep concern that while 52% of EU citizens are women, only 34.4% of them
are self-employed, due to difficulties in setting up a new business2 caused by:
i) limited access to finance,
ii) the perception that women are less able to manage money than men,
iii) trainings and networking,
iv) difficulties reconciling business with family,3
C. Deeply conscious that 44% of EU citizens and 37% of labour force workers lack of
sufficient digital skills4,5
D. Deeply concerned by the inability of small businesses operating in the Digital Single
Market to seek legal support, potentially resulting in unfair economic conditions,6
E. Fully alarmed by the fact that EU companies in contrast with US companies are not
utilising the full advantages of digital technologies, as more that 41% of them have not
adopted any of the new advanced digital technologies7,8

1
European Commission, A partial and fragile recovery, Annual Report on SMEs 2013/2014, 2.1
2
Eurostat, Stats in Focus: The entrepreneurial gap between men and women, http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-statistics-
in-focus/-/KS-SF-07-030 , 30 March 2017
3
O. Bech, ETF Womens Entrepreneurship Development, Policy Brief (2012); Entrepreneurship Action Plan 2020, 4.2.1
4
The ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet
5
European Commission, 'The Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition', https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/digital-skills-jobs-coalition
6
The Law Commission and The Scottish Law Commission, Unfair Terms in Contracts (Law Com No 292, 2005) 81, 5.13
7
Digital technologies involve big data, cloud computing and research innovative schemes to boost industrial competitiveness
8
European Commission, Accelerating the digital transformation of European industry and enterprises March 2016,; To close the
accumulated gap with US in ICT investments, the European Union would have to invest 335 million euros and 20 million young
entrepreneurs.

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F. Noting with deep concern that the fear of entrepreneurial failure discourages most
young Europeans and second starters to start-up a new business, and is one of the
most important factors affecting the creation of new enterprises,9
G. Acknowledging the programmes offered by the EU to support SMEs, such as the
European SME week10 or the European Enterprise promotion award11,
H. Recognising that 75% of Europeans consider the complex administrative procedures,
regulatory burdens, and high costs of setting up a business as factors which hold back
entrepreneurs from developing their start-up ideas,12
I. Emphasising that school curricula are not adapted to the needs of the Digital
Single Market and that only The Netherlands and Estonia prepare students for their
entrepreneurial career,13
J. Bearing in mind that the different tax jurisdictions which require companies to file
separate tax statements for each Member State, prevent companies from expanding
their operations,
K. Alarmed that Member States lower business tax rates to attract companies to operate
in their country, applying pressure on other Member States to adjust their tax rates to
prevent companies from moving out,
L. Realising the negative impacts that the lack of ICT developments in rural locations has
on SMEs;14

1. Calls upon Member States to improve the environment, surrounding SMEs by adopting
the supportive provisions as stated in the Small Business Act of 200815;
2. Further invites Member States to expand the existence of Female Entrepreneurship
Ambassadors, Mentors for Women Entrepreneurs16 and fully utilise the EAFRD, ERDF and
ESF childcare support schemes, as proposed by the Entrepreneurship Action Plan 202017;
3. Further request the European Commission to propose the integration of a digital
education programme into school curricula of Member States and to offer free video
courses aiding in fostering ICT and digital skills that will be available both online and in
DVD collections in town halls and information offices of the EU;
4. Supporting the proposal made by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills in
March 2015 following the suggestions made by the LCR in 2005, including:
a) the power of small businesses to carry the burden of proving when a term is unfair

9
50% of new businesses close or fail during their first five years in the market, 43% of young Europeans and second starters are
discouraged to start-up a new business by having the fear of entrepreneurial failure.
The European SME Week is a pan-European campaign that aims to promote entrepreneurship in Europe, http://ec.europa.eu/growth/
10

smes/support/sme-week_en
The European Enterprise Promotion Awards reward those who promote entrepreneurship and small business at the national, regional
11

and local level. Since 2006, over 2,800 projects have been awarded, https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/support/enterprise-promotion-
awards_en
12
Entrepreneurship Action Plan 2020, 3.6
13
GEM Global Report 2016/2017
14
Such as lack of internet services, expensive charges and limited coverage.
15
The SBA is a framework for the EU policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It aims to improve the approach to entrepreneurship
in Europe, simplify the regulatory and policy environment for SMEs, and remove the remaining barriers to their development.
The European Network of Female Entrepreneurship Ambassadors is made up of around 270 entrepreneurs from 22 European countries.
16

The aim of this ambassadors is to act as role models by telling their story to raise awareness and encourage entrepreneurship as a career
option for women of all ages.
17
Entrepreneurship Action Plan 2020, 4.2.1

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and unreasonable,
b) small business dealings should be protected irrespective of the size of the other
business;18
5. Calls upon the EU to support the creation of organisations like SBA19 which exists in the
US and seeks to support SMEs by providing a variety of loans and counselling;
6. Asks Member States central banks to loan money to start-up business at a low interest
rates to ease capital access for start-ups;
7. Requests the European Commission to create a website:
a) introducing a network that brings together entrepreneurs who had been through the
process of starting up a new business and advice new entrepreneurs,
b) providing consultation on possibilities of business creation and give general
information on setting up a business,
c) including a map showing start-up lobby groups in the respective area;
d) Recommends Member States to allow tax relief during the first five years of the
business operation;
8. Urges Member States to provide the necessary education for young European to engage
in entrepreneurship by:
a) introducing entrepreneurial educational modules in school curricula,
b) supporting of Erasmus for Youth Entrepreneurs;20
9. Expresses its appreciation towards the efforts of the European Commission to
implement the CCCTB21 in September 2017;
10. Encourages Member States to simplify the administrative procedures for setting up
a company by using for example e-government,22 as well as support the one-stop
registration system;23
11. Invites Member States to adjust their business tax rates to follow a minimum and
maximum tax rate, and to promote fair competition between Member States trading
within the EU;
12. Recommends that Member States introduce a flat taxation24 on capital gains originating
from investments in start-ups that is lower than the respective personal income tax rate
of the country;
13. Encourages Member States to offer a grace period for companies from paying taxes on
all revenue generated from new VDSL cable plans25 offered by cable service providers.

18
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Protection of Small Businesses (2015)
19
An organisation in the US which seeks to support small and medium sized businesses by providing a variety of loans and counselling
sessions for specific reasons.
20
A programme that supports the European mobility by giving future entrepreneurs practical information and trainings regarding the
running of a SME.
21
In October 2016, the European Commission has decided to re-launch the common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) project.
22
Electronic governance or e-governance is the application of information and communication technology (ICT) for delivering
government services, exchange of information, communication transactions, integration of various stand-alone systems.
23
Launched in 2011 by Ministry of Economy of Poland benefited from an EU financing of EUR 5,8 million for the aiming at building a
centralised database of business activities in Poland and registering online business activities.
24
Flat taxation is a tax system with a constant marginal rate, usually applied to individual or corporate income.
25
VDSL is the next step forward in high-speed broadband technology.

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY
AFFAIRS II
The more the merrier? While 61 % of companies state that Big Data is driv-
ing revenue, there are concerns regarding privacy, security, standards and
liability of its collection and usage. What steps should be taken to ensure a
responsible treatment of large data sets?

Submitted by:
Henri Bilsing (Internatsschule Schloss Hansenberg), Adina Fiebig (Markgrfin-Wilhelmine-Gymnasium),
Max Klados (Gymnasium Oberalster Hamburg), Leon David Merkel (Stdtisches Luisengymnasium
Mnchen), Sophie Plassen (Neues Gymnasium Bochum), Zosia Stawowy (International), Lennart
Stpler (Hainberg-Gymnasium Gttingen), Leonie Umminger (Individual), Jonas Wilkening
(Gymnasium Lehrte), Webster Woltersdorf (Leipzig International School), Matthias Kaufmann
(Chairperson, CH)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Deeply concerned by the fact that the use of Big Data Analytics could potentially lead
to a violation of the fundamental right to personal privacy guaranteed by the Charter of
Fundamental Rights (CFR) Article 81,
B. Appreciating the efforts made by the European Commission leading to the General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR)2 starting in 2018,
C. Acknowledging with deep regret that European citizens are largely ignorant of the usage
of their data by various third parties,
D. Noting with deep regret that companies often do not ensure the security of data
collected from customers due to:
i) a lack of sufficient knowledge,
ii) a disregard of security motivated by economic interest,
E. Concerned by potential distortion of competition in politics due to:
i) non-transparent use of Big Data Analytics3,
ii) unequal access to Big Data Analytics,
F. Aware of the fact that the restriction of using Big Data Analytics will make the EU less
competitive on the global market,
G. Bearing in mind the lack of trust in companies using Big Data Analytics discouraging the

1
Charter of Fundamental Rights. 1, Art. 8: Everyone has the right to the protection of personal data.
2
European Commission 2016/679; the GDPR is a regulation which intends to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals
within the EU. It comes into effect in May 2018.
3
Big Data Analytics is the process of examining big data to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations, market trends, customer
preferences and other useful information that can help organizations make more-informed business decisions.

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European Digital Single Market (DSM)4;

1. Encourages Member States to expand school curricula with regards to the risks and
opportunities of Big Data Analytics;
2. Recommends to the Member States the implementation of compulsory corporate
education about security of Big Data Analytics according to the Opinion 7/20155
expressed by the European Commission;
3. Requests the European Commission to publish a ranking system that shows the
top offenders of Article 8 of the CFR as part of the Statistical Office of the European
Communities (Eurostat)6;
4. Calls upon the Committee on Institutional Affairs (AFCO) of the European Parliament
to annually request from an expert panel a report on the political organisations and
politicians budgets for Big Data Analytics which shall then be published on the Eurostat
website;
5. Invites Member States to provide political parties with basic Big Data Analytics through
the national body for statistics to create fair competition;
6. Strongly reaffirms the opinion that:
a) personal rights shall be valued higher than financial interests of companies,
b) security and privacy strengthen the European DSM;
7. Asks the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) of the
European Parliament to request from an expert panel a report on the data usage by all
European companies;
8. Calls upon the European Commission to implement a certificate for responsible and safe
treatment of data.

4
Digital Single Market is a planned sector of the European Single Market that covers digital marketing, E-commerce and
telecommunication.
5
https://edps.europa.eu/sites/edp/files/publication/15-11-19_big_data_en.pdf
6
The Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat) is an organization within the European Union that collects and collates
statistical information relating to member states.

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL MARKET AND
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Consistency of security: 75 % of the EU-28 population regularly use the
internet, but 44% report they do not upload data to online storage due to
concerns over security and privacy. How can the EU address the consum-
ers need for data protection and online security?

Submitted by:
Jan Lukas Demuth (Markgrfin-Wilhelmine-Gymnasium), Elena Fasoli (CH), Lucie Graehl (Stdtisches
Luisengymnasium Mnchen), Leonie Klver (Gymnasium Hochrad Hamburg), Alma Koivisto (FI), Clara
Moeller (Leipzig International School), Emma Lee Petersen (Individual), Jakub Plewik (PL), Paula
Swoboda (Hainberg-Gymnasium Gttingen), Vojtch Sva (CZ), Lotte van Slooten (NL)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Deeply concerned that detected security incidents in cybercrime increases over 60%
every year1,
B. Taking into consideration the benefits that online storage can bring for users, namely;
i) the ability to share and access data effectively,
ii) reducing the risk of loss of data from personal devices,
iii) providing greater storage capacity for individuals than hardware,
C. Aware that the increased usage of online storage, such as online payment methods,
would help to achieve the goal of a Digital Single Market2 by facilitating the digitalisation
of industries,
D. Noting with regret the scepticism towards online storage caused by the lack of education
and awareness surrounding new technologies, hindering the implementation of the
Digital Single Market,
E. Fully alarmed by the insufficient research and investment from governmental
institutions into measures to prevent and manage online security deficiencies,
F. Regretting the difficulty in improving data security without violating citizens personal
privacy,
G. Bearing in mind that private companies economic interest in selling data potentially
leads to the misuse of customers private data,
H. Conscious of the strong disparities between Member States legislation concerning
protection and security of data,

1
http://www.wealthandfinance-intl.com/cybercrime-incidents-on-the-rise
2
A Digital Single Market is one in which the free movement of persons, services and capital is ensured online https://ec.europa.eu/digital-
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I. Welcoming the General Data Protection Regulation3 that implemented the right to be
forgotten4,
J. Recognising with appreciation the work of the European Data Protection Supervisor
(EDPS)5 regarding the consultation of companies on data protection and security;

1. Appeals to the providers of online services6 to inform newly acquired users about data
security policy in place by providing simple overviews detailing data usage, and their
rights concerning privacy;
2. Instructs The European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA)7 to
offer workshops in schools and companies to educate citizens on:
a) detection of, and protection from, cyber crimes such as identity theft,
b) secure online storage providers and trustworthy anti-virus programmes,
c) points of contact available for victims of cybercrime implemented by the European
Cybercrime Centre,
d) the economic advantages of the Digital Single Market;
3. Appreciates the work of Europols European Cybercrime Centre8 and encourages the
creation of further, independent cybercrime help centres across Europe to support
victims of cybercrime and identity theft;
4. Has resolved to the establishment of a fund to allocate money to universities for
improved research into anti-virus software;
5. Urges private insurance companies to offer and expand insurance policies protecting
against data loss;
6. Directs the European Commission to allocate funds from Horizon 20209 as an incentive
for companies to improve their cyber security standards so as to adapt to the continuous
development of cyber criminality;
7. Invites Member States to exchange information on data protection through summits
such as the International Conference Of Data Protection And Privacy Commissioners10 to
ensure a coordinated response;
8. Welcomes the introduction of financial penalties for Member States that do not comply
with the General Data Protection Regulation;
9. Requests the continued allocation of funds from Horizon 2020 to the EDPS to allow for
the expansion and further implementation of information security strategies;
3
The General Data Protection Regulation will come into force in May 2018. It will extend the data rights of individuals and will require
organisations to develop clear policies to protect personal data. https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/data-protection-dpa-and-eu-data-
protection-regulation
4
Also known as the right to erasure, the right to be forgotten enables individuals to request the deletion of their data where there is no
compelling need for the continued processing of the data. https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-reform/overview-of-the-
gdpr/individuals-rights/the-right-to-erasure/
5
The EDPS is the European Unions independent data protection authority. https://edps.europa.eu/about-edps_en
6
Online Services refers to websites, apps or programmes that collect or store personal information and use the internet.
7
ENISA is a centre of expertise for cyber security in Europe. https://www.enisa.europa.eu/
8
The European Cybercrime Centre was set up in 2013 to strengthen the response to cyberattacks in the EU: https://www.europol.europa.
eu/about-europol/european-cybercrime-centre-ec3
9
Horizon 2020 is a funding programme created by the EU to allocate funding for research and innovation: https://ec.europa.eu/
programmes/horizon2020/en/what-horizon-2020
10
The International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners aims to provide leadership at an international level in data
protection and privacy: https://icdppc.org/

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10. Calls upon the EDPS to support private companies, online storage services and anti-virus
programme developers with high cyber security standards while guiding consumers
towards safer internet use by:
a) introducing a ranking system for online services that takes into consideration
security levels and transparency on the EDPS website,
b) adding safety labels to websites to certify their safety and security;
11. Encourages the European Commission to allocate funds from Horizon 2020 to offer
financial support to companies such as ownCloud11 that provide European-based open
source alternatives for online storage;
12. Hopes for the widespread introduction of the Two Factor Authentication12 in order to
alleviate safety concerns regarding identity theft.

11
ownCloudis an open source, self-hosted file sync and share app platform: https://www.google.co.uk/
search?hl=en&q=Own+Cloud&meta=&gws_rd=ssl
Two Factor Authentication is an extra layer of security that requires not only a password but something such as a physical token that
12

only the user could have: https://www.securenvoy.com/two-factor-authentication/what-is-2fa.shtm

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY
AFFAIRS III
No cash accepted: While the digitalisation of payment systems seems inev-
itable, its benefits are yet to be fully comprehended. How should Member
States address the shift towards a cashless economy while taking into
account economic benefits and public concerns?

Submitted by:
Emily Grnendieck (Neues Gymnasium Bochurn), Iina Hirvonen (FI), Jacek Kowalczyk (POL),
Mara Minnerop (Individual), Verena Mller (Markgrfin-Wilhelmine-Gymnasium), Anton Peter
(Internatsschule Schloss Hansenberg), Clara Schreiner (Leipzig International School), Sophie Schubert
(Gymnasium Hochrad Hamburg), Marius Schwab (Gymnasium Oberalster Hamburg), Wolf van Tijn (NL),
Gaia Palma (Chairperson, IT)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Taking into account the large disparities in the use of cashless payment among Member
States,
B. Aware of the expenses created by cashless economies, which include transaction fees
and bank account management costs,
C. Fully aware of the widespread concerns connected to the high traceability of cashless
transactions, and its consequences for the privacy of the individual,
D. Alarmed by the lack of awareness among European citizens about the usage of their
personal data by third parties as a potential consequence of cashless payments,
E. Emphasising the necessity of adequate knowledge and skills among the population in
order to fully benefit from the advantages of a cashless economy,
F. Taking into consideration the resources and equipment needed both by citizens and
business owners to carry out cashless transactions,
G. Concerned by the risk of cyber-attacks posing a particular threat to the security of
cashless economies,
H. Recognising the possibility of technical difficulties, such as terminal failures, which could
temporarily compromise digital payment methods,
I. Believing that cash allows for more mindful budget management than cashless payment
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1. Suggests that the European Central Bank and national banks gradually reduce the
amount of cash yearly produced;
2. Invites Member States to increase the use of digital payment systems among its citizens
to at least 35% of all transactions by 2030;
3. Calls upon national banks to inform new customers about personal data protection,
with special focus on potential fraudulent access by third parties;
4. Instructs the European Commission to create an official website containing
informational material on how to use the technologies involved in cashless economies
and on their advantages;
5. Encourages the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA)1
to:
a) define common minimum safety standards regarding the use of cashless payment
technology in banking for Member States,
b) publish annual information about national security measures adopted by bank
service providers, as well as about the development of new technologies ensuring
efficient and safe transactions;
6. Urges the European Commission to allocate funds to the development of software
applications created by National Central Banks in cooperation with third parties,
following examples such as Swish2.

1
The European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) provides recommendations on cyber security, supports
policy development and its implementation, and collaborates with operational teams throughout Europe.
2
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC
HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY
The economics of sustainability: considering the Digital Single Markets
growth potential, how can the EU ensure this growth does not jeopard-
ise its environmental policy and nurtures a digital generation of green
businesses?

Submitted by:
Sarah Berkemeier (Hainberg-Gymnasium Gttingen), Nora Etzold (Internatsschule Schloss
Hansenberg), Leo Kilz (Stdtisches Luisengymnasium Mnchen), Rieke Kohn (Gymnasium Lehrte),
Gianna Mascioni (Individual), Pauline Pralle (CH), Emile Spiekerman (NL), Emilia Vlimaa (FI), Charlotte
Welch (Gymnasium Hochrad Hamburg), Salim Youssef (Leipzig International School), Ignasi Corts
Arbus (Chairperson, ES)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Aware of the absence of the Digital Single Market in the 7th Environment Action
Programme1,
B. Alarmed by the fact that EU citizens implement less than 3 environmentally conscious
measures per month on average2,
C. Taking into account the high level of concern on cyber security among EU citizens,
D. Deeply concerned by the insufficient digital infrastructure within Member States,
E. Recognising that 85% of EU citizens did not shop online across borders before the
implementation of the Digital Single Market3,
F. Fully alarmed by the inevitable rise of energy consumption upon the implementation of
the Digital Single Market,
G. Concerned by the established dependence on non-renewable energy sources among
European businesses,
H. Fully aware that the notion that sustainability can hinder a companys profits in the
short term is commonly accepted, despite evidence suggesting otherwise,
I. Noting with regret the absence of environmental considerations in the EUs promotion of
start-up businesses,
J. Welcoming Member States efforts to support green businesses,
K. Deeply alarmed about the absence of harmonisation regarding EU digital law such as
1
7th Environmental Action Programme (European Commission): legislation that builds on the significant achievements of 40 years of
EU environment policy, and draws on a number of recent strategic initiatives in the field of environment in the period 2014-2020. http://
ec.europa.eu/environment/action-programme/intro.htm
2
Attitudes of European citizens towards the environment (European Commission): http://ec.europa.eu/commfrontoffice/publicopinion/
archives/ebs/ebs_295_en.pdf
3
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copyright, Value Added Tax (VAT)4 rates, cross-border sales, and geo-blocking5,
L. Noting with concern that collaborative consumption could be limited by national or
regional legislation;

1. Expresses its conviction that the European Commission will consider the Digital Single
Market as a core element when negotiating the 8th Environmental Action Programme;
2. Suggests that Member States decrease VAT rates on sustainable technological products
as defined by Agenda 21 of the Rio Declaration6;
3. Supports the General Data Protection Regulation EU Directive 2016/6807 with regards to
cyber security;
4. Welcomes the introduction of modern digital infrastructure funded through the
Connecting Europe Facility8;
5. Encourages the European Commission to increase funding for research concerning
methods to reduce energy consumption within the Horizons 20209 budget;
6. Requests the European Commission to establish a board of experts to advise businesses
on how to implement the use of renewable energy sources;
7. Recommends the introduction of business sustainability as a major talking point of the
next European Business Summit10;
8. Urges the European Commission to create a new position in the Start-Up Europe11
advisory board that focuses on environmental issues;
9. Appeals to the Council of Ministers to harmonise digital legislation among Member
States as stated in the agenda of the Digital Single Market;
10. Asks Member States to consider the positive environmental consequences of
collaborative consumption when drafting legislation.

4
Value Added Tax (Investopedia): a type of consumption tax that is placed on a product whenever value is added at a stage of production
and at final sale. It is a form of indirect taxation. http://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/valueaddedtax.asp
5
Geo-blocking (European Commission): Geo-blocking refers to practices used for commercial reasons, when online sellers either deny
consumers access to a website based on their location, or re-route them to a local store with different prices. https://ec.europa.eu/digital-
single-market/en/glossary/#geoblocking
6
Agenda 21 of the Rio Declaration (United Nations): Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and
locally by organizations of the United Nations System, Governments, and Major Groups in every area in which human impacts on the
environment.
7
Directive 2016/680 (European Commission): a directive that aims to better protect individuals personal data when their data is being
processed by police and criminal justice authorities and improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism and cross-border crime in the
EU. http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/LSU/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2016.119.01.0089.01.ENG
8
Connecting Europe Facility (European Commission): a key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through
targeted infrastructure investment at European level. https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/connecting-europe-facility
9
Horizons 2020 (European Commission): Horizons 2020 is the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever with nearly 80
billion of funding available over 7 years (2014 to 2020). https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/what-horizon-2020
10
European Business Summit (European Commission): a conference of business leaders and policy makers taking place every year
in Brussels and organised by theFederation of Enterprises in Belgium and BUSINESSEUROPE. http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_
AGENDA-17-1421_en.htm
11
Startup Europe (European Commission): an initiative by the European Commission aims to strengthen the business environment for
web and ICT entrepreneurs so that their ideas and business can start and grow in the EU. https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION
Education for everyone: Considering the increasing importance of eLearn-
ing, how can the Member States incorporate digital technologies in educa-
tional environments to enhance the field of learning and make education
more inclusive?

Submitted by:
Nele Aselmann (Gymnasium Lehrte), Cecilia Barber (Stdtisches Luisengymnasium Mnchen),
Delaram Delsim-Hashemi (Gymnasium Hochrad Hamburg), Henry Fahrenkamp (Leipzig International
School), Gloria Griebel (Markgrfin-Wilhelmine-Gymnasium), Mats Kjellstrm (Individual), Hanna
Klar (Hainberg-Gymnasium Gttingen), Daniel Lewis (CH), Felix Molchanov (Internatsschule Schloss
Hansenberg), Magali Remarque (NL), Nicole Witt (Gymnasium Oberalster Hamburg), Leila-Milouda
Zakari (Neues Gymnasium Bochum), Lena Kreft (Chairperson, DE)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Fully alarmed by the lack of funding in educational institutions due to the absence of a
central EU funding programme for eLearning,
B. Recognising that the inadequate state of digital infrastructure in the EU prohibits digital
education to work effectively,
C. Bearing in mind that not all students can afford the digital equipment that is required for
eLearning,
D. Welcoming the offer of student discounts on technologies by companies such as
Microsoft and Adobe1,
E. Noting with deep concern that certain EU citizens lack accessibility to education such
as disabled citizens or citizens who are unable to attend formal education because of
domestic reasons,
F. Observing the different level of the implementation of eLearning across educational
institutions among Member States,
G. Concerned by the insufficient amount of ICT2 courses being offered as they strongly
contribute to ensure the establishment of eLearning,
H. Alarmed by the fact that teachers are not trained to use innovative teaching methods to
enhance education3,
I. Taking into consideration the lack of scientific research concerning eLearning and its
consequences for users,
J. Deeply regretting the widespread ignorance and fear of the use of innovative technology
1
Microsoft Office 369 for Students: https://products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education
2
Information and communication Technology: http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/ICT-information-and-communications-
technology-or-technologies
3
Lack of qualified teachers in the UK: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/12013650/Classroom-technology-barely-
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in education,
K. Deeply conscious of the fact that traditional and online degrees are not always given the
same value by potential employers,
L. Expressing the importance of communication in the European Conference on eLearning
between eLearning providers & users, the EU & Member States, and educational
institutions;

1. Encourages the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)4 to extend educational

funds for eLearning by establishing a central funding programme;
2. Reminds the European Commission to improve digital infrastructure by stimulating the
European Cloud Initiative5 through funding;
3. Invites the European Commission to subsidise technological companies in order to
establish further student discounts on products such as computers and software;
4. Suggests Member States to use the newly established central funding programme to
support open universities6 across the Member States;
5. Urges the European Commission to establish a common approach to education
programmes across the EU by:
a) setting clear educational guidelines for Member States,
b) providing certificates of recognition to educational institutions who implement
these guidelines;
6. Proposes Member States to implement ICT as a subject in their school curriculum to
teach students how to use eLearning;
7. Declares the Directorate General on Education and Culture of the European Commission
to support Member States in implementing voluntary based workshops on digital
teaching methods for teachers;
8. Seeks further research about the short and long-term consequences of eLearning funded
by the ERDF to improve knowledge on digital learning;
9. Hopes that Member States increase citizens trust and awareness regarding digital
education by releasing annual reports on the progress and research of eLearning;
10. Calls upon the Committee on Culture and Education to assess the quality of digital
teaching methods by:
a) testing functionality,
b) comparing digital curricula with Member States national curricula,
c) issuing certificates to the teaching programmes;
11. Endorses the efforts of Erasmus+ and the European Commission to hold European
Commission Conferences on eLearning three times a year.

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The ERDF aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union by correcting imbalances between its regions http://
ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/funding/erdf/
5
A European Initiative designed to strengthen Europe's position in data-driven innovation, improve competitiveness and cohesion, and
help create a Digital Single Market in Europe. https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/%20european-cloud-initiative
6
A university that demands minimal or no entry requirements and is often offering distance education through eLearning. (http://
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/open-university)

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