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Model European Parliament
Baltic Sea Region
Riga, Latvia
Oct 3-8, 2017
Dear Delegates, Presidents, Teachers and Guests, Welcome to the beautiful and historic city of Riga. In one of the most environmentally friendly countries on the planet, you will have the opportunity to experience the rich Latvian culture and immerse yourself in the county’s incredible history. With immense forests, white sandy beaches and large markets in the heart of this ancient capital city, Riga will give you a unique insight into the best of what Latvia has to offer.
During this week, you will take part in and experience close cooperation, engaging debates and rewarding assignments. You will also have the unique opportunity to meet and make friends with inspiring people from all across the Baltic Sea region. In fact, that is the essence of MEP BSR, being able to create resolutions that solve some of the largest issues that our union is facing, while at the same time enjoying the freedom to socialize and network beyond the limits of our national borders. Of course, this will all reach its climax during the General Assembly where you can stand proudly beside your fellow committee members, defending the resolution that you believe can make our union or even the world a little bit better.
Believe us when we say that this will be an extremely rewarding week. Not only will you develop your problem solving and debating skills, but you will also broaden your cultural understanding as you will be working alongside people from various nations with different cultural backgrounds. This concept might be more important than ever before, with nationalist and protectionist policies and ideas spreading across the globe. You are brought because you share the same idea; that you can make the world a better place. Nonetheless, if you find yourself intimidated, nervous or insecure remember that every contribution is valuable and every silence is a loss. Be fearless and open-minded and you will have an unforgettable week!
Astrid Ytre-Eide Edvard Bruu President Vice-President of the General Assembly
2 MEP BSR Session in Riga, Latvia PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 3rd
Before 18.00 Arrival of the delegations at Riga Airport or Riga Coach Station Pick up by guides and transfer to international school of Riga to meet host families:
International School of Riga Zvejnieku iela 12 Kurzemes rajons, Riga, LV-1048 www.isriga.lv
Or pick up by guides and transfer to hostels:
Cinnamon Sally Backpackers Hostel Merķeļa iela 1, 3rd floor, Rīga, LV-1050 www.cinnamonsally.com
Riga Hostel Merķeļa iela 1, 4th floor, Rīga, LV-1050 www.rigahostel.com.lv
Teachers check in to hotel:
Astor Riga Z.A.Meierovica Blvd. 10 Riga, LV-1050, Latvia http://www.astorrigahotel.lv/
Evening Delegates have dinner and spend evening with their host families
Delegates in hostel have dinner together (tba)
20.00-21.00 Dinner and welcome briefing for teachers/directors
3 Wednesday, October 4th
10:00-12:00 Opening Ceremony at:
Maza Gilde/The Grand Hall Amatu iela 3 Centra rajons, Riga, LV-1050
Delegates and teachers/directors have to be present at 09:30
Speakers:
Mr. Dan Gustafsson, Chairman of the Board of MEP BSR Mr. Craig Williamson, Director, International School of Riga
Ms. Lolita Cigane, Chair European Affairs Committee, Member of the Latvian Parliament
Heads of Delegations
Coffee break
12.00 Leaving to:
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga Strēlnieku iela 4A Centra rajons Rīga, LV-1010
Riga Graduate School of Law Strēlnieku iela 4 k-2 Centra rajons Rīga, LV-1010
4 12.30-13.00 Short intro from the Universities
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-18.00 Teambuilding activities Committee Meetings
15.00-17.00 MEP BSR Board Meeting for Teachers/Directors at
Albert Hotel Dzirnavu iela 33 Rīga, LV-1010 www.alberthotel.lv
Evening Delegates have dinner with host families
Delegates in hostel have dinner together (tba)
Teachers/Directors have dinner on their own account
Thursday, October 5th
8.30-12.30 Committee Meetings continued
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-16.00 Committee Meetings continued
Resolutions to be handed in at 16.00
16.00-18.00 Correction Panel, printing of resolutions
19.00-22.00 Dinner and Cultural Evening at International School of Riga
5 6 Friday, October 6th
10.00-11.30 National delegation meetings and lobbying at
Astor Riga Z.A.Meierovica Blvd. 10 Riga, LV-1050
12.00-13.00 Lunch at Astor Riga
13.00-16.00 Guided tour of Riga
Evening Students and teachers have dinner on their own account.
7 Saturday, October 7th
0.9.00 General Assembly at
University of Latvia, Lielā aula Raiņa bulvāris 19, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1586 www.lu.lv
Delegates and Teachers/Directors must be present at 08.30
Speaker:
H.E. Ambassador Hans Brask, Danish Embassy in Latvia
09.30-12.30 Three resolutions in the morning
12.30-13.30 Lunch at Čili Pizza
13.30-16.30 Three resolutions in the afternoon
16.30-17.00 Closing Ceremony
Speakers: President of the GA/Ms.Astrid Ytre-Eide Ms. Nina Nørgaard, Administrative Coordinator of MEP BSR
19.00-21.30 Farewell party and dinner.
Restaurant “Čarlstons” Banquet Hall Blaumaņa street 38/40, Riga, LV-1011
Sunday, October 8th
Departure all delegations
8 Issues MEP BSR Riga 2017
1. Committee on Security and Defence - CP: Alisher Akhmadjonov, Latvia
The question of “securitization” of the Baltic Sea Region. The west and Russia do not share a common vision anymore. How do countries in the region manage this crisis? How can conflicts and further escalation be avoided and dialogue between the partners be promoted?
2. Committee on Human Rights – CP: Gisle Joe Garen, Norway
The question of human trafficking. With human trafficking considered to be one of the fastest-growing activities of trans-national crime, what measures can the EU establish to further combat the growing presence of this phenomenon, and to what extent can NGOs and other bodies be involved to deal with the issue?
3. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs – CP: Taimi Vilkko, Finland
The question of youth employment. How can mobility of employment-seeking young EU citizens be promoted and should they be entitled to the same allowances and social benefits as young citizens of the respective countries? How can mobility measures counteract large scale youth unemployment in Europe without draining the social system of another EU country?
9 4. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy – CP: Georg Maxton, Germany
The question of climate change and the internal energy market. In order to stop global warming from escalating, we will have to make a transition from fossil-based energies to renewable energies. What energies might be useful in this process? The lack of cooperation between the EU member states is still interfering with the urgent need for change. What can the EU do to enhance the cooperation between member states and promote efforts towards a common internal energy market?
5. Committee on Culture and Education – CP: Tuur Mattheeuws; Belgium
The question of empowerment and political participation. How can young people – in the school system and outside - be educated to become active citizens and to have more say in the solution and decision-making processes in their societies and in the EU.
How can the gap between the political establishment and civil society be bridged?
6. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs – CP: Simon Becke, Austria
The question of immigration. With the rapid influx of refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants into Europe what measures can be taken to attempt an even distribution between countries, and to ensure integration amongst the various groups. To what extent should cultural diversity and religions be accepted when they might conflict with national practices and legislation.
10 Delegations
Austria (accompanying teacher: Petra Buchinger)
Eva Werlberger [email protected] Julian Ennemoser [email protected] Lea Giglmayr [email protected] Leonie Sajdik [email protected] Severyn Omelyan [email protected]
Belgium (accompanying teacher: Paul van Turenhout)
Arno De Greef [email protected] Eef Van De Vyver [email protected] Gaia Vanhex [email protected] Joachim Wyckmans [email protected] Leah Van de Putte [email protected] Mauro Michiels [email protected]
Denmark (accompanying teacher: Bjørn Elm)
Cecilie Anastacia Stokkeby Koch [email protected] Emilie Olivia Flindt H Behrendt [email protected] Esben Bjørn Salmonsen [email protected] Esben Langhoff Bech [email protected] Freja Tranekjær Jacobsen [email protected] Jonas Hannibal Møller [email protected] Maria Buhl Christensen [email protected] Sebastian Ejsing [email protected] Simon Gustav Ulvsgaard [email protected] Viktoria Fuglsang Semenov [email protected]
11 Finland (accompanying teacher: Ville Kohvakka)
Aino Toikka [email protected] Catharina Baumgartner [email protected] Ella Soininen [email protected] Jessica Pyöriä [email protected] Johanna Mäkinen [email protected] Josephine Hellbom [email protected] Kamilla Turtiainen [email protected] Laura Kempe [email protected] Michael Lowe [email protected] Olli-Pekka Pauna [email protected]
Germany (accompanying teacher: Sandra Kaptein)
Jacob Dietrich [email protected] Jonah Hiegl [email protected] Lea Marie Maluchek [email protected] Lina Röger [email protected] Moritz von Courten [email protected] Nils Hayn [email protected] Ole Jacobsen [email protected] Philip Schubert [email protected] Timm Hermanns [email protected]
Iceland (accompanying teacher: Ægir Karl Ægisson)
Dagný Halla Ágústsdóttir [email protected] Páll Orri Pálsson [email protected] Vilhjálmur Páll Thorarensen [email protected]
12 Latvia (accompanying teacher: Louis Dowling)
Akmal Akhmadjonov [email protected] Anna Holberga [email protected] Armands Lazdiņš [email protected] Billy Sa Nogueira [email protected] Jack Sa Nogueira [email protected] Polina Ostrovskaya [email protected] Rojs Roberts Amsons [email protected] Sandra Porite [email protected] Viktoria Pesnia [email protected] Virginia Mottola [email protected]
Norway (accompanying teachers: Andrea Elizabeth Barlien and David Ferreira)
Amalie Mittet Fossnes [email protected] Ardit Rubovci [email protected] Are Kolltveit [email protected] Elise Møllerstedt Gunnestad [email protected] Ella Riise Macleod [email protected] Emma Roman Amtrup [email protected] Helene Katarina Stewart [email protected] Marie Kamilla Veigaard [email protected] Peder Gunvald Nordgarden Børtnes [email protected]
Poland (accompanying teacher: Waldemar Nehring)
Dominika Jurkiewicz [email protected] Michał Rydzewski [email protected] Zuzanna Tyc [email protected]
13 Russia (accompanying teacher: Anna Akulova)
Arkhipova Katerina [email protected] Meka Vasilii [email protected] Sinyavskaya Anna [email protected] Tolstykh Alexey [email protected] Zenkina Arina [email protected]
Sweden (accompanying teacher: Dan Gustafsson)
Alexander Falck [email protected] Axel Vide [email protected] Clara Lindgren [email protected] Ebba Haaker [email protected] Elin Rosén [email protected] Ellen Marshall-Heyman [email protected] Elvira Sander [email protected] Hedda Hövel [email protected] Kristine Wilson [email protected] Wictor Wallenius [email protected]
14 Organizers
Organizer Alexandra Peck
Organizer Hans Welblund Lindemann
Administrative Coordinator Nina Nørgaard
15 Presidents of the General Assembly
GA President Astrid Ytre-Eide, Norway [email protected]
GA Vice President Edvard Bruu [email protected]
Committee Presidents
1. Committee on Security and Defence
CP – Alisher Akhmadjonov, Latvia, [email protected]
2. Committee on Human Rights
CP – Gisle Joe Garen, Norway [email protected]
3. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
CP – Taimi Vilkko, Finland [email protected]
4. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
CP – Georg Maxton, Germany [email protected]
5. Committee on Culture and Education
CP – Tuur Mattheeuws, Belgium [email protected]
5. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
CP – Simon Becke, Austria [email protected]
16 Participating schools:
Austria
AK Gym Innsbruck www.agi.tsn.at BG Klosterburg www.bgklosterneuburg.ac.at Theresianum www. theresianum.ac.at
Belgium
Atheneum Lokeren www.atheneumaalst.be KA Koekelberg www.kakoekelberg.be Sint-Bavohumaniora www.sbhg.be Sint-Gummaruscollege www.sgclier.be Sint-Franciscus College www.sfc.be Virga Jessecollege www.virgajesscollege.be
Denmark
Gefion Gymnasium www.gefion-gym.dk Oure Gymnasium www.oure.dk Rysensteen Gymnasium www.rysensteen.dk Sankt Annæ Gymnasium www.sag.dk
Finland
Gymnasiet Grankulla samskola www.ggs.fi Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu www.syk.fi Kauniaisten lukio www.kauniaistenlukio.fi
17 Germany
Christianeum, Hamburg www.christianeum.org Friedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium, Bonn www.feg-bonn.de Friedrich-Engels-Gymnasium, Berlin www.feg.cidsnet.de Hegel-Gymnasium, Stuttgart www.hegelgymnasium.de Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium, Bremen www.hbg-bremen.de Herrmann-von-Helmholtz-Gymnasium, Potsdam www.hwg-wadern.de Hilda-Gymnasium Koblenz www.hilda-gymnasium.de Kieler Gelehrtenschule Gymnasium www.kieler-gelehrtenschule.de Leibnizschule Wiesbaden www.leibnizschule.de
Iceland
Fjölbrautaskóli Sudurnesja www.fss.is
Latvia
The International School of Riga www.isriga.lv Riga English Grammar School www.rag.lv
Norway
Elverum VGS www.elverum.vgs.no Jessheim VGS www.jessheim.vgs.no Nesbru Videregående Skole www.nesbru.vgs.no
Poland
18 Spoleczne Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace STO www.slo5.edu.pl
Russia
Gymnasium №40 www.gymn40.ru
Sweden
Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium www.vrg.se
19 Committees
1. Committee on Security and Defence
Committee President: Alisher Akhmadjonov, Latvia
Delegates:
Gaia Vanhex Belgium Jonas Hannibal Møller Denmark Viktoria Fuglsang Semenov Denmark Johanna Mäkinen Finland Michael Lowe Finland Jacob Dietrich Germany Philip Schubert Germany Jack Sa Nogueira Latvia Rojs Roberts Amsons Latvia Ardit Rubovci Norway Meka Vasilii Russia Hedda Hövel Sweden Wictor Wallenius Sweden
2. Committee on Human Rights
Committee President: Gisle Joe Garen, Norway
Delegates:
Leonie Sajdik Austria Mauro Michiels Belgium Esben Langhoff Bech Denmark Maria Buhl Christensen Denmark Aino Toikka Finland Kamilla Turtiainen Finland Lea Marie Maluchek Germany Ole Jacobsen Germany Dagný Halla Ágústsdóttir Iceland Polina Ostrovskaya Latvia Virginia Mottola Latvia Helene Katarina Stewart Norway Tolstykh Alexey Russia Ebba Haaker Sweden Elin Rosén Sweden
20 3. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee President: Taimi Vilkkoio, Finland
Delegates: Eva Werlberger Austria Arno De Greef Belgium Freja Tranekjær Jacobsen Denmark Jessica Pyöriä Finland Nils Hayn Germany Páll Orri Pálsson Iceland Billy Sa Nogueira Latvia Dominika Jurkiewicz Poland Sandra Porite Latvia Michał Rydzewski Poland Zenkina Arina Russia Kristine Wilson Sweden
4. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee President: Georg Maxton,Germany
Delegates:
Julian Ennemoser Austria Eef Van De Vyver Belgium Esben Bjørn Salmonsen Denmark Josephine Hellbom Finland Olli-Pekka Pauna Finland Jonah Hiegl Germany Lina Röger Germany Akmal Akhmadjonov Latvia Armands Lazdiņš Latvia Elise Møllerstedt Gunnestad Norway Peder Gunvald Nordgarden Børtnes Norway Alexander Falck Sweden Ellen Marshall-Heyman Sweden
21 5. Committee on Culture and Education
Committee President: Tuur Mattheeuws, Belgium
Delegates: Severyn Omelyan Austria Joachim Wyckmans Belgium Cecilie Anastacia Stokkeby Koch Denmark Emilie Olivia Flindt H Behrendt Denmark Catharina Baumgartner Finland Laura Kempe Finland Moritz von Courten Germany Anna Holberga Latvia Are Kolltveit Norway Marie Kamilla Veigaard Norway Arkhipova Katerina Russia Elvira Sander Sweden
6. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Committee President: Simon Becke, Austria
Delegates:
Lea Giglmayr Austria Leah Van de Putte Belgium Sebastian Ejsing Denmark Simon Gustav Ulvsgaard Denmark Ella Soininen Finland Timm Hermanns Germany Viktoria Pesnia Latvia Vilhjálmur Páll Thorarensen Iceland Amalie Mittet Fossnes Norway Ella Riise Macleod Norway Emma Roman Amtrup Norway Zuzanna Tyc Poland Sinyavskaya Anna Russia Axel Vide Sweden Clara Lindgren Sweden
22 The Model European Parliament (MEP) concept and methodology www.mepeurope.eu
The Model European Parliament program is a leadership program for youth in the 28 EU countries, set up in 1994 with a secretariat in The Hague, NL. The aim of the program is to educate young people at high school level about European integration and cooperation, and to develop their understanding of common issues as well as provide them with knowledge about EU’s institutions. The program develops political awareness and an understanding for Europe’s cultural diversity.
The MEP program has successfully expanded into 4 regional organizations in the west, south, central and northern part of Europe. In 2004 the first regional organization was set up in the Baltic Sea Region by schools/institutions in Finland, Sweden, Lithuania and DK, and at present we have been joined by schools/institutions in Estonia, Latvia, Kaliningrad, Russia, Poland, Germany, Iceland and Norway as well. The program is a training ground for future leaders and politicians as well as for talented students who share an interest in European issues.
The vision of the MEP Baltic Sea Organization is:
- Build relationships between youth in the Baltic Sea Region - Penetrate common Baltic Sea and Nordic issues - Give insight into each individual’s potential to affect society’s development - Focus on trade, industry, politics and culture and social affairs - Give insight into modern democracy and the parliamentary system, using the European Parliament as an example - Develop debating skills in large international forums The working language during the MEP is English. 5-10 students are chosen to represent each member country, and together they comprise a delegation. Each delegate represents his/her native country in a committee, which discusses international issues, and each committee has a specified subject to discuss. The common goal is to write a resolution that they can support and defend in the General Assembly (the youth parliament).
The MEP program is also a cultural and social event, which gives the participants the opportunity to experience the diversity of the countries around the Baltic Sea/Northern Europe and be part of numerous social events, such as teambuilding, sightseeing along with living with a family in the host country.
23 The sessions take place twice a year in the Baltic Sea Region and since the start of the organization they have been hosted by Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bremen, Tallinn, Copenhagen/Malmoe, Helsinki, Riga, St. Petersburg, Iława/Torun, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Kaliningrad, Vilnius, Gdansk/Gdynia, Copenhagen, Leipzig, Reykjavik, Bruges/Blankenberge, Tartu, Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo, Riga, Kaliningrad and Elverum.
Pedagogically the MEP program focuses on:
a) Individual ICT introduction to EU institutions and to specific topics
b) Study program before the sessions in class/groups
c) Workshops/committee work run by experienced students and delegate
d) Project work/written resolutions in English
e) Debating and rhetoric skills
f) Intercultural skills and competencies
g) The experience of an advanced and realistic role play (as a learning method)
The MEP BSR office is located in Copenhagen, DK, and run by an administrative coordinator. More information about MEP BSR and sessions are to be found at www.mepbsr.org . Enclosed here please find material and guidelines in preparation of MEP conferences at the national, regional and international levels.
For further information, please contact :
Administrative Coordinator Nina Nørgaard [email protected]
24 The General Assembly – procedure
General procedure
Please remember that before speaking a delegate must be recognised by the President. Delegates do not yield the floor to other delegates. The authority of the President is absolute and delegates must respect their decisions to facilitate a smooth General Assembly.
Read out textual changes by a member of the Committee
Read out resolution by a member of the Committee
Opening Speech about 3 minutes; held by a member of the Committee
Short factual questions
Amendment
• Presentation of the amendment about 3 minutes; held by the submitter of the amendment • Questions answered by the submitter of the amendment • Speech against the amendment about 2 minutes; held by a member of the Committee • Vote yes / no (no abstentions)
25 Open debate
Speech against the resolution about 2 minutes; held by a member of the assembly
Speech in favour of the resolution about 2 minutes; held by a member of the Committee
Vote yes / no (abstention)
Voting procedure
At the end of a debate, the president of the General Assembly asks the heads of delegation to collect the votes of their delegation. After the votes have been collected, the president asks each head of delegation (in alphabetic order of the present states) to give the votes of his/her delegation.
Voting on a resolution
The head of delegation gives first the votes ‘in favour’, followed by the votes ‘against’ and ending with the abstentions.
The correct formula is: “Finland: two votes in favour, one vote against and two abstentions” (0 = zero).
Voting on an amendment
In case of an amendment, the voting follows the same procedure, except that the delegates can only vote in favour or against, there are no abstentions possible.
A majority vote is required to pass the amendment. If the votes remain equally divided, the amendment is rejected.
Voting results
The Presidency will count the total number of votes.
The votes of the member states determine the result of the voting.
The President announces the final result.
26 General rules
When addressing the Assembly, delegates should stand up and speak clearly in English.
Questions directed to the President or the speaker
Delegates may never interrupt the President or the speaker who has the floor.
Delegates may raise their placards only after the President or a fellow delegate has finished their contribution.
Point of personal privilege
If a delegate cannot hear or understand what has been said, they can interrupt the speaker asking the President to allow a “point of privilege” by using the red ‘privilege’ sign.
Setting of Debate-time
The setting of debating time is at the discretion of the President.
Working language
The working language of international conferences of the MEP is English. Native speakers are kindly asked to grade their speech so that it is easy to understand for less fluent speakers of English as well.
Before the General Assembly
You can prepare two different kinds of modifications to draft resolutions during the Delegation meeting and Lobbying.
Amendments
Amendments mean to change part of a text by deleting, adding or substituting words or figures.
Amendments have to be written on the appropriate amendment sheets (provided by the Presidency at the lobby) and should be handed over to the Presidency until the end of the Lobby. The Co- President of the General Assembly decides if the amendment shall be discussed.
Amendments shall have priority over the text to which they relate and shall be discussed and put to the vote.
Textual changes
27 Textual changes to the text of a resolution can only be proposed by members of the committee involved.
Textual changes have to be written on the appropriate textual change sheets (provided by the Presidency).
All members of the committee should sign the paper for textual changes.
Textual changes are always taken into consideration; there is no voting procedure.
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