RESOLUTION BOOKLET 5th Regional Selection Conference of EYP Czech Republic Litoměřice 2018
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CONTENTS Procedure of the General Assembly
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Programme 5 Committee on Climate Change (CLIM) 6 Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety I (ENVI I) 8 Committee on Security and Defence II (SEDE II)
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Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) 12 Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) 14 Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
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Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety II (ENVI II) 18 Committee on Security and Defence I (SEDE I)
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PROCEDURE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY GENERAL RULES The wish to speak is indicated by raising the committee placard. The authority of the Session Board is absolute.
PROCEDURE AND TIME SETTINGS Presentation of the Motion for a Resolution The Session Board reads out the topic of the Motion for a Resolution. One member of the proposing committee reads out the Operative Clauses from the stage. Defence Speech (3 minutes) One member of the proposing committee presents a speech making the case to vote in favour of the Motion for a Resolution from the stage. 2 Position Speeches (2 minutes each) A member of another committee present a speech stating his personal opinion on the direction of the Motion for a Resolution from the stage. Position speech, whether it’s in favour or against the ideas put forward by the proposing committee, has to address the general approach of the discussed resolution. It should be constructive through either proposing a different direction than the one chosen by the proposing committee or further developing or adding to the argumentation and ideas raised by the proposing committee. Response to Position Speech (1.5 minutes) A member of the proposing committee responds to the points raised in the Attack Speeches from the floor. Open Debate (4 rounds) Members of other committees voice their opinions on different aspects of the Motion for a Resolution from the floor. After each round a member of the proposing committee responds to the points raised from the floor. Summation Speech (3 minutes) After the last round of Open Debate up to two members of the proposing committee sum up the debate from the stage, responding to the points raised during the last round of Open Debate and making their final case for voting in favour of the Motion for a Resolution. If two members of the proposing committee present the Summation Speech they may only pass on the microphone once. Voting on the Motion for a Resolution Announcement of the votes
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Point of Personal Privilege – Requests for a Delegate to repeat a point that was inaudible. Point of Order – A Delegate or a Chairperson feels that the Session Board has not properly followed the parliamentary procedure. The placard is used by Chairpersons after a request from a Delegate. Direct Response – May be used by each committee once per debate. Should a Delegate raise the Direct Response together with the committee placard, the Session Board will recognise them immediately. The Direct Response sign is used to contribute to the point made directly before raising it and being recognised by the Session Board.
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME Sunday, 11th November 2018 08:10–08:30 08:30–09:15 09:15– 10:00 10:00– 10:30 10:30–11:15 11:15–12:00 12:00–12:30 12:30–13:15 13:15–14:00 14:00–14:45 14:45–15:30 15:15–16:00 16:00–17:00
Opening of the General Assembly Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Climate Change (CLIM) Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety I (ENVI I) Coffee Break Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Security and Defence II (SEDE II) Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Lunch Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Coffee Break Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety II (ENVI II) Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Security and Defence I (SEDE I) Closing Ceremony
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE The EU remains the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases right after China and the USA, contributing to climate change heavily. How can the EU ensure that lowering these emissions and slowing down climate change becomes a priority for all Member States?
Submitted by:
Zuzana Augustová (CZ), Kryštof Fügner (CZ), Zuzana Gráfová (CZ), Ondřej Hašek (CZ), Karel Hnilica (CZ), Josef Hřebec (CZ), Matěj Plachta (CZ), Matěj Rychnovský (CZ), Diana Sambuchina (CZ), Martina Valešová (CZ), Klára Hanzlíková (CZ, Chairperson), Jakub Rech (CZ, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Aware of the fact that industry is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses, B. Recognising that transportation is one of the most significant contributors to the greenhouse gas emissions, C. Alarmed by excessive deforestation in Member States, D. Concerned by the lack of knowledge on climate change among EU citizens, E. Deeply regretting the low percentage of energy produced by renewable sources in some Member States, F. Stressing that agriculture is a significant contributor to the greenhouse gas emissions; 1. Calls upon Member States to implement additional taxes for companies that do not actively perform in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions; 2. Proposes monetary support for companies that are using renewable energy sources; 3. Recommends all Member States to apply tax reliefs for owners of electric or hybrid cars; 4. Invites Member States to subsidise public transportation in order to decrease car usage; 5. Encourages Member States to support reforestation by expanding national parks, supporting NGOs that work in forest preservation and reforestation, and promoting better usage and recycling of paper products; 6. Further requests Member States to make recycling and reusing more accessible by 6 | CLIM
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placing more rubbish and donation containers in public places; 7. Further invites Member States to share their best practises, in particular regarding returning money for recycled plastic bottles and cans, following the examples of Finland, Germany, and France; 8. Asks Member States to facilitate organising events informing people about the dangers of climate change.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY I The Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 emphasises mental health developmental aspects for the youth, for instance, having a positive sense of identity, the ability to manage thoughts and emotions, as well as to build social relationships. How could the EU ensure its educational institutions provide the tools, the setting and the support required to reach the goals of the Mental Health Action Plan? Submitted by:
Denis Borek (CZ), Daniela Brunnerová (CZ), Laura Eklová (CZ), Julie Heroldová (CZ), Barbora Ibrová (CZ), Tomáš Steinbauer (CZ), Luis Sturz (CZ), Andrea Švihálková (CZ), Thanh Tran Huyen (CZ), Kristýna Zídková (CZ), Jorden Kent (LU, Chairperson) and Patryk Sapała-Niedzin (PL, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Fully alarmed by the overall high rates of anxiety and depression among young people in the EU, B. Alarmed by the fact that anxiety in teenagers has risen by 70% in the last 25 years, C. Deeply disturbed by the high rates of suicide among the young people from 10 to 18 years of age, D. Noting with concern that 3 out of 4 suicides among young people aged 10 to 18 are committed by boys, E. Pointing out the different degrees of implementation of the Mental Health Action Plan across Member States, F. Recognising that 70% of children and adolescents suffering from mental health illnesses have not received appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age, G. Observing that the lack of education on mental health issues in schools leads to insufficient human resources required to meet mental health goals, H. Noting with concern the negative influence of social media on people’s selfperception, I. Noting with regret the lack of adequate resources to properly tackle the issue of mental illnesses among students, J. Profoundly concerned by the lack of attention from adult family members towards mental health illnesses in young people, K. Emphasising the problem of people affected by mental illness reporting getting stigmatised by family members, peers, and teachers and school staff, 8 | ENVI I
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L. Having considered the amount of stress educational institutions put on their students; 1. Requests Member States to promote non-academic activities such as art, music, and sport classes in educational institutions; 2. Suggests that Member States create agencies independent from general educational framework focusing on psychological help and career advice for students within educational institutions; 3. Further recommends that Member States follow the framework of SePAS1 implemented in Luxembourg in creating aforementioned agencies; 4. Requests educational institutions to prevent unqualified teachers from assuming roles regarding mental health assistance in schools; 5. Encourages educational institutions to promote mental health awareness programmes via social networks and include corresponding workshops into educational programmes; 6. Invites educational institutions to raise awareness of the influence of social media on mental health issues among their pupils by including social media education in their curricula; 7. Encourages teachers to further raise their qualifications in the area of mental health and adolescent development; 8. Trusts that educational institutions dedicate the Mental Health Day to raising awareness by having workshops and presentations supported by the EU; 9. Urges the European Commission to set up an investment fund dedicated to financially supporting Member States in hiring qualified staff for their educational institutions.
1 The SePAS framework is a mandatory service at secondary schools in Luxembourg where every high school employs a pluridisciplinary group consisting of a psychologist, a social worker, a graduate educator, and a minimum of one career advisor.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE II Across the Mediterranean: with the death toll of illegal attempts to cross the Mediterranean Sea with the purpose of immigrating to EU countries outrageously high, what measures can the EU take to prevent the loss of lives while maintaining security of its borders?
Submitted by:
Petr Budai (CZ), Radek Coufal (CZ), Anes Hasanbegovic (CZ), Karolína Horná (CZ), Vanessa Nguyen Quynh Anh (CZ), Viktor Pecha (CZ), Martin Pišna (CZ), Eliška Přádová (CZ), Julia Collado Serrano (ES, Chairperson), Noémie Pralat (CH, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Alarmed by the fact that almost 90% of refugees and migrants have paid organised criminals and smugglers to reach the EU in 2017, B. Acknowledging with deep gratitude the welcoming approach towards refugees from countries such as Turkey or Germany, C. Deeply disturbed by the dangerous conditions in countries facing political challenges or impacted by military conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, D. Fully aware of the correlation between the refugee influx into Member States and the rise of xenophobia due to misinformation and lack of understanding regarding the migration crisis, E. Deplores the lack of a unified agenda towards immigration in the EU, F. Noting with concern the bureaucratic burdens on Member States caused by asylum shopping1, G. Acknowledging that the widespread asylum shopping prevents refugees from complying with the rules set by the Dublin Regulation2, H. Aware of the burden overcrowded hotspots put on EU border countries;
1 Asylum shopping happens when an asylum seeker applies for asylum in more than one EU state or chooses one EU state in preference to others on the basis of a perceived higher standard of reception conditions or social security assistance. 2 The Dublin Regulation states that asylum-seekers have to register in the first European country they arrive in.
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1. Invites the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) to operate in areas where refugee vessels are most likely to appear and to provide secure passage to EU countries; 2. Calls upon FRONTEX to provide better infrastructure and facilitate cooperation between neighbouring Member States; 3. Further invites NGOs to help citizens of countries impacted most by the migration crisis by introducing educational programmes for the new migrants; 4. Encourages NGOs such as SOS Méditerranée3 to organise workshops in schools to provide background information on the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe; 5. Invites the European Broadcasting Union to create new content in the form of documentaries and podcasts covering the issue of the migration crisis; 6. Designates the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) to take into account asylum seekers preferences when redistributing them throughout Europe; 7. Urges EASO to create more hotspots in proximity with the main ports of arrival.
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“SOS Méditerranée” is a french NGO operating rescue ships in the Mediterranean.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS As the European Union treaties set up the framework for European institutions to tackle discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation, bearing in mind legislation varies vastly between Member States, what steps can the EU take to ensure the rights of its transgender citizens, keeping in mind that some of its Member States remain opposed to reforming their legislation? Submitted by:
Vojta Budín (CZ), Anna Feitová (CZ), Matyáš Halíř (CZ), Justina Kabelková (CZ), Alan Karlíček, Albert Kotěšovec (CZ), Tereza Kravčíková (CZ), Miloslava Patzeltová , Vanda Rusková (CZ), Tom Sebastian Riley (CZ), Tereza Šímová (CZ), Zuzanna Łężna (PL, Chairperson), Ngoc Anh Nguyen (CZ, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Deeply regretting that in order to obtain legal gender reassignment, some Member States require transgender people to undergo forced medical procedures that result in sterilisation, B. Alarmed by the difficulties in accessing transgender-specific healthcare and the commonly encountered refusal of treatment by medical professionals, C. Regretting that only four Member States legally recognise the gender identity of a transgender parent on their child’s birth certificate, D. Concerned that the legislation of some Member States demands a divorce in the event of a parent undergoing gender transition1, which in many cases results in losing custody over their children, E. Noting with regret that due to the insufficient education on transgender issues, the majority of Member States list transexuality as a mental illness, which results in discrimination, hate crime and hate speech, F. Aware of the fact that no Member State except for Malta recognises non-binary2 gender in a legal settings, G. Deeply disturbed by Cyprus having no legal recognition of transgender people;
1 Gender transition is a process of changing one‘s gender expression through medical and administrative means to accord with one‘s internal sense of gender identity. 2 Non-binary people are those who identify themselves as both or neither male and female.
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1. Reminds Member States of the European Court of Human Rights (the ECHR) ruling which found forced sterilisation imposed upon transgender people to be a violation of human rights; 2. Urges Member States with no recognition of transgender parenthood to alter their legislation so that transgender parents can be legally recognised as legal guardians of their children; 3. Recommends Member States amend their legislation regarding marriage so as to include transgender people; 4. Invites individual Member States’ education ministries to support knowledge sharing about LGBT+ issues by financially supporting their local organisations that focus on the LGBT+ issues; 5. Advises Member States against classifying transsexuality as a mental illness; 6. Urges Cyprus to reconsider their legal stance on the recognition of transgender people; 7. Encourages Cyprus to cooperate with NGOs such as Accept LGBT+ Cyprus in order to improve the living standards and legislative situation of transgender people; 8. Calls upon Member States to recognise the existence of non-binary genders; 9. Asks Member States to help raise awareness through educational programmes and workshops.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS With the European Parliament election coming up in May 2019 and the Cambridge Analytica scandal of employing data mining to influence public opinion still fresh in everyone’s minds, what measures should the EU take in order to prevent such practices from taking place in future elections? Submitted by:
Markéta Bečvářová (CZ), Kristýna Kvapilová (CZ), Ondřej Maršák (CZ), Jakub Polák (CZ), Tomáš Profous (CZ), Kseniia Rudiuk (CZ), Jan Šafář (CZ), Petr Švanda (CZ), Viktor Vološín (CZ), Adam Palivec (CZ, Chairperson) and Klára Vrlíková (CZ, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Fully alarmed by the irresponsible behaviour of consumers who are predominantly carelessly giving away their data, B. Believing that social networks foster the creation of social bubble environments· which facilitates microtargeting1 and manipulation of public opinion, C. Deeply concerned by the presence of fake news and its proven impact on several recent elections, D. Recognising the utmost importance of preventing elections manipulation since impacting even a small percentage of the electorate can change the outcome of an election with a 43% voter turnout2, E. Affirming that drastic regulation of targeted advertising may cause a limitation of freedom of choice, F. Gravely concerned by the fact that data protection policies use unclear language and provide insufficient information for users to fully grasp what they are agreeing to, G. Realising that the entities involved in theft and misuse of personal data do not face jurisdictional prosecution;
1 Microtargeting is a marketing strategy that uses consumer data and demographics to identify the interests of specific individuals or very small groups of like-minded individuals and influence their thoughts or actions. 2 In 2014 European Parliament elections, the average voter turnout was 42,61% among the Member States.
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1. Urges the European Commission to create an educational programme targeted at youth in the field of social media and information verification; 2. Invites NGOs and media to launch campaigns about the risks of misuse of personal information connected with social media and the necessity of information verification; 3. Encourages social media networks to financially support mainstream independent fact checkers and establish a cooperation aiming to prevent the occurrence of fake news with them; 4. Recommends the European Commission to propose a comprehensive data administration policy guide for administrators of personal data containing all the phrases allowed to be used in the terms and conditions of use; 5. Further recommends the European Commission amends the General Data Protection Regulation so that it would enable legal persecution of perpetrators.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL MARKET AND CONSUMER PROTECTION Single market, double standards: cases of food producers using varying quality of ingredients depending on the country of destination have been catching the spotlight of consumers, media, and decision-makers across the Union. How can the EU ensure that citizens of all Member States have access to food products maintaining the same standards of production? Submitted by:
Anna Dudařová (CZ), Babeta Frischmannová (CZ), Kamila Charousková (CZ), Filip Kender (CZ), Kateřina Kořenová (CZ), Matěj Mašata (CZ), Matthieu Morin (CZ), Anna Pánková (CZ), Jakub Vobora (CZ), Matěj Volf (CZ), Michaela Králová (CZ, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Disturbed by the lack of consumer protection regulations in regards to the varying quality and quantity of goods in similarly packaged products under the same brand, B. Recognising the geopolitical disadvantages of certain Member States within the European Single Market as there is reluctance to sell or buy goods manufactured in Member States facing political and economic challenges, C. Realising that manufacturers make claims to justify offering dual quality products by referring to the alleged difference in tastes of consumers and varying levels of technology among Member States, D. Bearing in mind the utmost importance of preserving the freedom of the European Single Market, E. Alarmed by the lack of incentive for companies to change their standards of production, F. Noting with regret the insufficient amount of funds allocated to the Joint Research Centre1 and Member States, G. Deeply concerned by the lack of awareness on dual-quality of food products among the general public, especially in unimpacted Member States, H. Aware of the lack of clarity in definitions and terminology within EU legislation, in effect causing uncertainty among stakeholders, 1 The Joint Research Centre is the European Commission’s science and knowledge service that carries out research.
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I. Acknowledging Member States’ hesitancy to sanction companies for the fear of potential negative impacts on their internal markets; 1. Requests the European Commission to propose an “EU-wide logo”2 indicating the confirmed standardised quality of a product, based on the findings of the Joint Research Centre; 2. Recommends that companies cooperate with the other stakeholders to standardise the production and manufacturing methods across the EU; 3. Further recommends companies to standardise the technology used in their factories across Member States; 4. Directs Member States to fully enforce the 4% fine from the annual turnover of a company that is found to offer products of dual-quality within the European Single Market; 5. Encourages the European Commission to investigate the validity of alleged claims for selling lower quality products; 6. Calls upon the European Commission to consult with Member States directly impacted by the dual-quality of food products; 7. Asks the European Commission to raise awareness about the ongoing debates and legislation through a media campaign and by establishing an informational website regarding the issue; 8. Urges the European Commission to further allocate funds to the Joint Research Centre; 9. Further calls upon the European Commission to appoint the Joint Research Centre with creating unified definitions and terminology regarding the issue, as according to their research.
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The EU-wide logo will be displayed on the packaging of goods belonging to credible manufacturers.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY II Cannabis: from dope to hope. Research suggests that marijuana helps patients battling various diseases, how can the EU help those in need while keeping in mind the controversies caused by cannabis?
Submitted by:
Pavlína Čejková (CZ), Natálie Chodurová (CZ), Ladislav Forejt (CZ), Natálie Fridrich (CZ), Eliška Hlavatá (CZ), Jakub Knapp (CZ), Tomáš Němec (CZ), Mariana Siddique (CZ), Barbora Svátová (CZ), Vojtěch Donát (CZ, Chairperson) and Rasa Korsakaitė (LV, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Acknowledging the high prices of medical cannabis that encourage the development and growth of black market, B. Alarmed by the fact that medical cannabis prices differ among Member States according to its legal status in the respective country, C. Concerned by the lack of Member States’ support of scientific research of the effects that Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have on persons’ well-being, D. Recognising that the existing social stigma towards cannabis is caused by the lack of general knowledge, E. Noting with regret that mass media usually only emphasise the negative impacts of consumption of cannabis, F. Observing the public concern for potential misuse of medical cannabis, G. Having examined that studies suggest increased risk of habitual drug abuse between medical cannabis users, H. Fully alarmed that most Member States do not recognise the medicinal need of medical cannabis, which often forces patients to use less effective painkillers, I. Realising that Member States’ efforts to tackle drug trafficking are not sufficient to contain the problem of illegal use of cannabis;
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1. Recommends The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to establish a shared production of medical cannabis; 2. Urges the European Commission to legalise the use of CBD and THC on human volunteers to further improve the knowledge of their effects on the human body; 3. Encourages Member States to spread knowledge of possible medical applications of cannabis through media campaigns; 4. Further encourages Member States to distribute the media campaign materials in educational institutions and corresponding NGOs; 5. Asks Member States to publicly share the results of researches regarding medical use of cannabis; 6. Invites The European Public Health Association (EUPHA) to create a unified system of regulations regarding the distribution of medical cannabis based on patients’ diagnosis; 7. Calls upon EUPHA to acknowledge that common medication often has graver side effects than cannabis-based medication, including the possibility of overdosing; 8. Encourages Member States to consider legalising medical cannabis.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE I With severe wildfires and natural catastrophes becoming more frequent across Europe, international cooperation in tackling them is more important than ever. Taking into account experiences such as Swedish and Greek wildfires in 2018, how can the EU further improve its Civil Protection Mechanism and other measures in order to prepare for catastrophic events in the future? Submitted by:
Sebastien Aubreye (CZ), Josef Hausírek (CZ), Jakub Kotík (CZ), Tomáš Matějka (CZ), Daniel Novotný (CZ), Kristýna Skočilasová (CZ), Anna Vítů (CZ), Gabriela Woldřichová (CZ), Karel Zajíc (CZ), Toms Kristiāns Ozoliņš (LV, Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Recognises that limited access to transportation and insufficient financing of the deployment of Civil Protection Modules (CPM)1 would have a major impact on the overall effectiveness of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (EUCPM)2 in major disasters, B. Concerned by the fact that political relations between countries might influence Member States’ decision to assist or decide against cooperating in crisis situations, C. Deeply concerned that all offers of assistance coming from Member States under EUCPM are made entirely on a voluntary basis, D. Noting with deep concern that pooling of resources through the EUCPM is done only once an emergency situation arises, E. Observing that factors such as language barrier, lack of previous experience, and lack of geographical knowledge lead to a lack of coordination between CPM and cause complications in the field, F. Alarmed by citizens’ lack of knowledge of emergency action plans during crisis situations;
1 Civil Protection Modules are emergency response teams consisting of trained personnel equipment necessary for them that handle emergencies within EU Civil Protection Mechanism. 2 EU Civil Protection Mechanism was established to foster cooperation among national civil protection authorities across Europe.
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1. Encourages Member States to allocate larger funding to CPM; 2. Invites Member States to allocate resources towards the European Emergency Response Capacity (EERC)3 regularly; 3. Requests Member States support their neighbouring countries experiencing disaster through a provision from the funding of the European Structural and Investment Funds4; 4. Instructs Emergency Response Coordination Centre5 to cooperate with experts in civil protection fields to develop universal emergency plans; 5. Further recommends Member States provide their army personnel with education and training in emergency situations; 6. Calls upon the European Commission to fund awareness campaigns about emergency action plans.
3 The EERC, commonly referred to as the voluntary pool, currently brings together resources from 23 participating states, ready for when the next disaster strikes. These resources can be rescue or medical teams, experts, specialised equipment or transportation. Whenever a disaster strikes and a request for assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism is received, assistance is drawn from this pool. 4 Over half of EU funding is channelled through the 5 European structural and investment funds. They are jointly managed by the European Commission and the EU countries. 5 The Emergency Response Coordination Centre was set up to support a coordinated and quicker response to disasters both inside and outside Europe using resources from the countries participating in the EUCPM.
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