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RESOLUTION
BOOKLET 2024
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CONTENTS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
EMPL
LIBE
TRAN
FEMM
ITRE
ECON
GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
GENERAL RULES:
• Each committee will be afforded one to two Direct Responses per debate.
• A delegate’s wish to speak should be communicated to their Chairperson.
• The Chairperson has to raise their placard for their committee to be recognised.
• All delegates are encouraged to vote and refrain from abstaining unless they have a true moral
<conflict.
• Resolutions pass if they receive more votes in favour than against. Otherwise, they fail.
• Delegates should afford equal respect to all debates as if they were their own.
• The authority of the Board is absolute.
PROCEDURE:
Up to 45 minutes per motion for a resolution.
• The board announces the name of the proposing committee and reads out the topic
• Delegates go through the resolution (1 minute to read through the document silently)
• Defence speech by proposing committee (up to 3 minutes from the podium)
• Position speeches - either in favour or against the debated resolution by other committees (2 x
1.5 minutes or 1 x 2 minutes from the podium)
• Response to position speeches by the proposing committee (2 minutes from the floor)
• Rounds of debate:
o 1st round of debate
▪ Response to the round of 1st round of debate (2 minutes from the floor)
o \2nd round of debate
▪ Response to the round of 2nd round of debate (2 minutes from the floor)
o 3rd round of debate
▪ Response to the round of 3rd round of debate (2 minutes from the floor)
• Summation speech by the proposing committee (2 minutes from the podium)
• Voting
SPEECHES:
Defence speech
The proposing committee uses this speech to explain the proposed resolution. It is used to explain the
committee's underlying goals and motives and show how the current resolution is an efficient way
to reach those goals. It is more factual and logical than emotional.
Position speech
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After the defence speech, two committees will be commissioned to deliver two proposition speeches,
either in favour of or against the proposed resolution. The speeches should support/disagree with the
goals of the committee and/or the general direction of the resolution. They should not consist of a list
of points.
Summation speech
The summation speech will convince the Assembly to vote in favour of the proposed resolution.
ROUNDS OF DEBATE:
• There will be three rounds of debate.

• The board will recognise a varying number of committees to ask a question or make a point,
depending on time, before returning to the proposing committee for a response.
• The Chairperson will raise their committee placard to indicate that they have a point.
• Committees may use their Direct Responses to jump the queue only in this debate portion.
• The Chairperson is responsible for ensuring the order of speakers within the committee.
• Delegates are encouraged to propose alternative solutions and enrich the debate, make it more
constructive and help the proposing committee consider new perspectives rather than simply
asking for clarification in the form of a question.
PLACARDS
Direct Responses
This placard can only be used to answer a point of the Open Debate directly. The Direct Response
should refer to the core of the last point made and not just be on the same topic. The Direct Response
can only be raised once per debate per committee. If a Direct Response is misused, it still counts as
used.
Point of Personal Privilege

This placard is used when a speaker is not audible by the committee, often due to microphone issues.
Point of Order
This placard is used when the session board commits a fault in the procedure, usually when a
committee or a speech is forgotten. It can only be raised by a chairperson.
VOTING:
• The Chairpersons will collect the votes.

• The Chairperson will raise their placard to indicate that all of the committee’s votes have been
collected and submitted to the GA stats platform.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY
THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (EMPL)
Country Roads, Take Me Home: Despite ongoing efforts committed to rural development,
the numbers of younger and working-age people living in rural areas have decreased
significantly in the past five years. With youth unemployment rates being higher than average
throughout the EU, what can be done to create sustainable and high-quality rural jobs
accessible to young people?
Submitted by: Iva Kadoić (HR), Andal Pejaković (HR), Vida Samardžija (HR), Talia Valentak (HR), Lorena
Vorša (HR), Petar Žakula (HR), Ana Maria Gyurova (Chairperson, BG) and Mila Schwyter (Chairperson,
CH)
The European Youth Parliament aims to decrease youth unemployment in rural areas. We strive to
promote economic stability, open new job opportunities, and improve access to public services,
because
A. Infrastructure, such as healthcare, safety, and education, is less developed in rural areas,
B. Poor educational opportunities force young people to work in the primary sector for low and
middle-income salaries,
C. Young people are needed in rural areas to participate in physical labour that elderly persons
cannot,
D. Habitants of urban areas tend to have more and better advocates for their interests,
E. There has been a rise in youth outmigration from rural areas,
F. There is a lack of third spaces in rural areas;
by
1. Urging Member States to alleviate access to public services by increasing the investment in
infrastructure in rural areas;
2. Requesting Member States to improve educational prospects for rural youth by opening up
vocational schools in rural areas aimed at teaching primary-sector activities;
3. Calling upon the European Commission to increase economic activity in rural areas by securing
funding and financial assistance for rural small and midsize enterprises (SMEs);
4. Urging Member States to expand opportunities for rural youth by investing in internet
accessibility;
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5. Asking the European Commission to support third spaces in rural areas by creating a specific
fund dedicated to it;
6. Inviting non-governmental organisations, such as WWF, to create new job opportunities in the
tourism and nature preservation sector by advertising the natural beauty of rural areas;
7. Suggesting Member States to improve economic prosperity in rural areas by diversifying their
economy.
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THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS
(LIBE)
The Voice of Tomorrow: After declining since the first European elections in 1979, 2019 saw an
unprecedented increase in voter turnout, which is attributed to higher youth participation. With
the next European Parliament elections approaching, how can the EU promote youth political
participation and increase the electoral turnout?
Submitted by: Vjekoslav Alerić (HR), Simone Bojanić (HR), Hana Leko (HR), Nuša Strašek (HR), Paula
Previšić (HR, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament aims to increase youth political participation and overall voter turnout
drastically. Furthermore, we strive to significantly boost youth engagement in the upcoming EU elections,
reform civic education, and erase the educational gap between different socio-economic classes. We focus
on eradicating political apathy to create a politically informed society that fosters democratic
participation,
because
A. Member States and EU institutions have not sufficiently encouraged youth participation in
political matters,
B. Young people are easily influenced by the political opinions of family members,
C. Higher-income individuals have more resources and time to engage in political activities,
D. Economic conditions may influence the perception of how policies impact personal financial
situations,
E. Young people are not well-informed about the importance of participating in the EU’s
democratic processes,
F. Member States’ judicial systems are not taking comprehensive action in the fight against
corruption,
G. False political news is prevalent on social media, which is the primary source of information for
young people,
H. Many young people feel hopeless about voting because they believe their impact is limited;
by
1. Inviting the European Education Area Initiative to incentivise parents to involve and educate
their children politically in the form of education programmes and workshops;
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2. Urging Member States to make voting more accessible through the implementation of e-voting;
3. Calling upon the Member States to enable the ability for all to participate in protests by
organising free transport to election centres;
4. Urging the European Commission to fight corruption within the EU institutions by working with
the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) to ensure:
a. The rule of law and the administration of justice,
b. Laws preventing large corporate donors from influencing political processes;
5. Inviting non-governmental organisations (NGOs), such as the Movement for Cooperation and
Development of Youth (MCDY), to improve their civic education workshops and foster greater
online engagement;
6. Calling upon NGOs, such as Understanding Europe, to promote critical thinking to grow civic
engagement in schools;
7. Calling upon the Member States’ state broadcasting agencies to educate the public on all
election candidates by promoting thorough debates and education on all political parties;
8. Urging the political groups of the European Parliament to promote participation by engaging
with the public via social media;
9. Inviting the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) to encourage
citizens to share or create politically-oriented content by promoting programmes like Euroscola;
10. Encouraging the European Commission to better regulate misinformation by following the EU
Code of Practice on Disinformation;
11. Asking NGOs, such as Dosta!, to provide opportunities for youth political demonstration by
organising more protests, marches and demonstrations.
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THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM (TRAN)
Over the Pond: The European Travel Commission concludes that favourable exchange rates
helped fuel Europe’s appeal to the US market in 2023. This success, however, remains uneven
across the region and is challenged by high inflation rates and climate change. Considering that
many countries in the EU depend on tourism, how can a sustainable transition of the tourism
sector in the EU be incentivised?
Submitted by: Dea Benko (HR), Kasijan Fištrović (HR), Klara Klarić (HR), Laura Pavlačić (HR), Ema
Šimunić (HR), Tarik Babić (Chairperson, BA)
The European Youth Parliament aims to distribute tourism equally around the EU by shifting the focus
from the current tourism centres to less-visited areas. We encourage Member States and multinational
corporations to invest in the development of the infrastructure of these areas. Furthermore, we plan to use
extensive media campaigns, as well as renewed legislation, to promote a more sustainable and eco-
friendly future for tourism in Europe,
because
A. Overtourism is leaving a devastating impact on current tourism centres,
B. Climate change is disproportionately influencing different areas, shifting US tourists’
preferences and leaving destinations with a decreasing number of tourists each year,
C. Many Member States are uncomfortable with taking attention away from the current tourism
centres, which may create unhealthy competition;
D. Multinational corporations are less interested in expanding to rural areas due to the fear of
reduced profits,
E. Due to the lack of transport to the rural parts of Europe, rural areas remain disconnected from
the market;
by
1. Calling upon Member States to expand tourism equally across the EU by redirecting funds from
current popular tourism centres to less-visited areas;
2. Urging Member States to enforce stricter laws against disturbances of the peace and public
indecency;
3. Designating the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to promote sustainable
tourism to US citizens by issuing extensive media campaigns focusing on less-visited areas of
the EU;
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4. Further asking UNWTO to promote sustainable tourism practices, such as the use of eco-
friendly travel options and anti-littering ads;
5. Inviting the European Travel Commission (ETC) to incentivise the expansion of tourism into
less-visited areas by coordinating the Member States’ national tourism agencies;
6. Instructing Member States to introduce tax cuts for businesses that promote tourism and create
unique tourist attractions in less-visited areas;
7. Encouraging Member States to reduce the negative environmental impact of travel by investing
in eco-friendly public transport, especially around less-developed rural areas.
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THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY
(FEMM)
Women in Digital: In 2020, only 18.5% of ICT specialists and 33% of STEM degree graduates
in the EU were women. Considering the benefits of having more diverse teams and the
unprecedented shortage of ICT professionals Europe faces, what steps should the EU take to
achieve an inclusive and fair digital transformation while reducing gender inequality?
Submitted by: Tim Barešić (HR), Anga Bokulić (HR), Ema Dujnić (HR), Roko Guberović (HR), Vita Novosel
(HR), Lucija Poje (HR), Tia Šušnjar (HR), Ela Hladki (HR, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament aims to reduce gender inequality in the digital sector. We want to address
the shortage of ICT professionals, motivate young women to pursue education in STEM and improve the
quality of digital education across Europe. We seek to promote the representation of women in media and
protect women from gender-based harassment in both digital and physical spaces.
because
A. There is a shortage of around one million digital experts in Europe,
B. There is no appropriate legislation regarding gender-based online violence in Member States,
C. There is a lack of regulations concerning social media platforms and websites, resulting in an
increasing number of online gender-based violence cases,
D. Inadequate digital curricula and school resources further discourage women and girls from
participating in ICT fields,
E. There is a global underrepresentation of female role models in media,
F. The widespread biases and gender-based stereotypes affect how women are perceived in the
workplace, putting them at risk of gender-based harassment;
by
1. Calling upon the European Commission to combat online gender-based violence by supporting
the implementation and further development of relevant criminal legislation in Member States;
2. Requesting the European Anti-Bullying Network to suggest that all social media platforms
establish a more efficient process for monitoring and discovering all forms of bullying online;
3. Urging Member States to improve ICT educational opportunities for girls and women by
enhancing ICT school curricula and mandating introductory ICT courses;
4. Inviting Member States to invest in engaging young women in ICT and STEM professions by
working with groups such as Women in Tech to integrate seminars into school curricula;
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5. Encouraging Women in Tech to increase the visibility of role models through inclusive content
in academic material, social media, and other platforms;
6. Urging Member States to combat gender-based harassment in the workforce by implementing
stricter regulations regarding security and well-being in the workplace, such as frequent check-
ins between employees and employers;
7. Encouraging the European Commission to promote further the EU-wide helpline number that
aims to end violence against women worldwide.
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THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY (ITRE)
Stronger Together: The EU-US Task Force on Energy Security aims to reduce the EU’s
reliance on Russian energy and diversify its natural gas supplies. However, it has been
criticised for being short-sighted and endangering climate commitments. What approach
should the EU take to strengthen the transatlantic partnership while promoting sustainability
in the energy sector?
Submitted by: Miša Dakić (HR), Robert Jakšić (HR), Jan Lipovšek (HR), Leona Požar (HR), Marija Svalina
(HR), Eylül Eren (Chairperson, TR), Charles Crimson Mahoney (Chairperson, NL)
The European Youth Parliament aims to reduce Europe’s reliance on imported gas while maintaining
trade relations with significant partners, such as the US. It further proposes to increase sustainable
transition in the field of industry and energy and abstain from the excessive usage of Liquified Natural Gas
(LNG) and the supplementary advance of global LNG infrastructure,
because
A. The common practice of fracking in the LNG industry causes adverse effects on the environment
and people’s health,
B. The use of LNG is more damaging in the long- and short-term than other energy sources,
C. The time and funding invested in LNG infrastructure contradict the aim of switching to
sustainable energy resources of the Paris Agreement,
D. Unpredictable natural disasters and political problems outside of the EU disrupt the provision
of energy security in Member States,
E. The expansion of the demand and the infrastructure of LNG is disproportional among Member
States,
F. The EU and the US are each other’s biggest trading partners;
by
1. Recommending the European Commission to reduce fracking within Member States by,
a. implementing more regulations to ensure reduced environmental damage,
b. reducing the amount of natural gas that gets extracted;
2. Suggesting the Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER) to invest in companies researching
alternative sustainable energy sources;
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3. Inviting Member States to incentivise the exchange and research of information about
renewable energy sources;
4. Urging DG ENER to continue to uphold the Global Methane Pledge by
a. reducing the usage of methane,
b. using alternate, less harmful fuels;
5. Requesting the Member States to endorse the development of public infrastructure tailored to
accommodate renewable energy sources;
6. Directing the European Commission to support Member States in adapting their energy
infrastructure to renewable energy sources;
7. Encourages Member States to diversify their gas import origins;
8. Instructing Member States to prioritise renewable projects over new LNG infrastructure;
9. Calling upon EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) to facilitate further dialogue on
renewable energy;
10. Encouraging the EU and US to strengthen trade relations further by diversifying their main trade
sectors.
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THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS (ECON)
If Only I Had Bought It When I Was 8 Years Old!: Housing pricing within the EU has risen by
42% during the last decade, making homeownership more of a luxury than a right. With
housing becoming less accessible, how can the EU assist Member States in addressing the
housing crisis?
Submitted by: Petra Košec (HR), Anna Kuzmanović (HR), Matija Oršić (HR), Leo Pavlić (HR), Marija
Račić (HR), Jana Vučković (Chairperson, HR)
The European Youth Parliament aims to alleviate the housing crisis in Europe. We want to introduce
national housing strategies and help young people gain financial independence. Furthermore, we aim to
make housing accessible for all and ensure that everyone is able to afford homeownership and basic
necessities,
because
A. The housing crisis led to many people being unable to afford basic necessities,
B. Housing prices are disproportionately high in comparison with the EU average income,
C. There has been a decline in public spending on housing supply-side measures,
D. Only 11 Member States have a national housing strategy,
E. About 77% of young Croatians still live with their parents,
F. For many citizens, especially young people, homeownership is not a realistic option,
G. The increase in the number of short–term rentals is putting more pressure on housing markets
in many big cities,
H. Homeownership amongst younger households keeps declining across the EU;
Bring act
1. Urging Member States to lower the costs for basic necessities, such as heating and water, by
promoting the use of renewable resources;
2. Asking Member States to stall the rise of housing costs by renovating unused properties and
renting them at a lower market price;
3. Instructing the European Commission to support the implementation of national-level housing
strategies by creating a fund dedicated to it;
4. Suggesting Member States to exclude first-time homeowners from paying a property tax for a
period determined by income;
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5. Asking Member States to exempt newly employed youth from taxes until reaching the age of 25,
following the example of Croatia;
6. Requesting the Member States’ national central banks to make loans for first-time homeowners
more accessible by lowering interest rates;
7. Encouraging Member States to promote long-term tenancy by lowering the property tax.
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