WELCOME BOOKLET 21st National Selection Conference of EYP Czech Republic Plzeň 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS WORDS OF WELCOME ABOUT PLZEŇ VENUES EVENTS DRESS CODE PROGRAMME COMMITTEE TOPICS TRAVEL SECTION CONTACTS
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WORDS OF WELCOME PRESIDENT OF THE SESSION Dear Delegates, Congratulations for making it to the Welcome Words part of this booklet, a set of pages that introduces you to the great adventure that will be the 21st National Selection Conference of EYP CZ. This is not the first encounter with EYP for most of you, but if it is, welcome and buckle in for the ride. Whether you know (or think you know) what to expect, or not, I can almost guarantee that there will be at least one moment during the session that will catch you off-guard. Such is the nature of EYP and, frankly, albeit often to much lesser degree pleasantly, life. But the fact that you decided to read this particular section, which most people (including my younger delegate self) often skip, denotes you as someone who is either bored, excited, or always striving to be prepared; and for that I commend you. There is much to be said about EYP and its impact and goals and hopes. But I shall spare you the details about these, for you will hear about them enough during ceremonial speeches by all the Session’s Teamleaders – and more importantly, I hope – you will get to experience them for yourself during your time there. So for now, prepare the best you can (or not at all, although that is not encouraged for obvious reasons), skim through this booklet, then read it, then look at the pictures. Get excited about the next few weeks. Go to our Facebook page and like them posts. When you get your hands on it, read the Academic Preparation Kit. Not just your committee – read it all. Who can stop you? I am very much looking forward to meeting all of you in a couple of weeks, and I am positively thrilled in anticipation of the time we will all share and shape. Until then yours faithfully, Anna
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PRESIDENT OF EYP CZ Dear Delegates, On behalf of the European Youth Parliament Czech Republic, it is my great pleasure and privilege to welcome you to the National Selection Conference in Pilsen. For the Czech National Committee, this session represents another opportunity to welcome students from different Czech high schools to their new EYP adventure. This time, you are lucky to be one of them and I truly hope you will enjoy this ride with us! EYP brings you many opportunities to learn things that are not taught in schools. Besides the information about current happenings that concern Europe, you can also meet great people and enlarge your set of soft skills. For this reason, use your time at the conference wisely and get out of it as much as you can! And finally, as I love to say: whatever you do, make sure you have fun! See you soon! Olga
HEAD ORGANISER OF THE SESSION Dear Delegates, It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you to the 21st National Selection Conference Plzeň 2019! Most of you have already had an encounter or two with EYP, be it at one of our Regional Selection Conferences or elsewhere. The concept that we employ in EYP should thus be no surprise to you. Though with every EYP session comes a unique opportunity to take a different look at the world and yourself. I encourage you to become immersed in the topic you will be discussing, talk to as many people from the session as possible, and learn something new about yourself in the process. It is only when we challenge ourselves and our own views that we can truly move forward. Our motto says : “Progress on the Backdrop of History.” It is important to realise how much progress we have made during such a short amount of time. Plzeň is a city with far-reaching history and we can see it throughout the whole city. At this session, it is important to remember, that any resolution you create, any opinion you state, can be huge progress for the future. So try to be as open-minded and approachable as possible. We have been working hard on this session with the Organising Team for the past months. Our goal is to create an unforgettable session which each participant will look back to. We could not do it without you. Make the most of the four days. Talk, smile, laugh, just enjoy and have fun! See you soon in Plzeň. Love, Valentina
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EDITOR OF THE SESSION Dear participants of Plzeň 2019,
I am profoundly excited to be chosen to be the Editor of the 21st National Selection Conference of EYP Czech Republic. The Czech Republic has become my favourite place to be abroad, I always feel like as it would be my second home as it reminds me so much of my home country, so similar yet so different, and as for someone studying audiovisual art, this country intrigues me with rich culture, street artists and some of the most iconic film locations. I am a strong believer that the best motivation is found in characters around you that you usually miss, in our busy and overwhelmingly filled lives and our small information bubbles, because only by observing everyone around you can find the greatest stories. An unexpected conversation between someone on public transport could lead to the birth of the greatest stories. My plan for the sessions’ Media Team will be quite similar, observing and looking for these stories worth telling. Creativity and ideas should never be restricted, but rather shaped and improved by sharing knowledge with others, giving it meaning beyond the superficial exterior. Thank you ALL for being here! This is definitely going to be a spectacular journey for everyone involved. See you soon, Ričards
HEAD OF JURY Dear Delegates, Let me congratulate you for being selected to join the National Selection Conference. You are about to make another step on your EYP journey. The task of all the teams here is to seek and develop your potential. I wish you will have amazing and gain an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the session to the fullest. I am genuinely looking forward to meeting you at other
events organized by EYP CZ. Matěj
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ABOUT PLZEŇ The royal city of Pilsen was founded in 1295 by King Wenceslas II at the confluence of four rivers: the Radbuza, Mže, Úhlava and Úslava. The Pilsen of today is almost 140 km2 in area and has a population exceeding 168,000 people. In the past, the city enjoyed various privileges granted to it by kings, emperors and even the Pope himself, which reinforced local pride and independence, with crafts and trade booming. This tradition was later followed by famous enterprises such as Škoda and the Pilsner Urquell Brewery. The Pilsner Urquell Brewery is one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in the Czech Republic and further spreads the reputation of the city, whose name is concealed in the name of the world famous Pilsner Urquell beer. In 2015, Pilsen was awarded the European Capital of Culture.
VENUES Accommodation + CMOJ Training, DM SPŠE Plzeň - A student dormitory offering accommodation for the vast majority of Pilsen high school students. It is located just a minute of walk from the beautiful park Chvojkovy lomy. General Assembly + Panel Debate, Teambuilding, Committee Work, Metropolitní univerzita Praha - A resort of Metropolitan University Prague (MUP), which belongs to the oldest and largest private universities in the Czech Republic, offers a lovely view to the nearby park Chvojkovy lomy. Teambuilding + Committee Work, VOŠ a SPŠE Plzeň - A technical high school in Pilsen, which will host us for our Committee Work and Teambuiding activities. Farewell party, My Friends Bar - A traditional cocktail bar located in the very centre of the city offers a modern space for having the best party of your life. Opening Ceremony + Eurovillage, Pivovar Prazdroj - The world-renowned zech brewery Pilsner Urquell produces the traditional Pils type of beer and is what makes Pilsen the world’s beer capital.
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EVENTS Teambuilding Teambuilding is one of the most joyful parts of the sessions. Through various repeat-after-me songs, ice-breakers and silly tasks and games you will get to know the people in your committee. It is a great opportunity for you all to bond with each other. When? Thursday and Friday Where? SPŠE, MUP Dresscode? Casual
Opening Ceremony At the Opening Ceremony, prominent speakers deliver speech to all the participants of the session. At the end, the session is officially marked as opened. When? Thursday Where? Pivovar Prazdroj Dresscode? Smart casual
Eurovillage It is that time when all the participants put the skills they gained from watching Tasty videos on Facebook in practice. Each delegation prepares food and drinks of their allocated country and it will serve as dinner for everyone. There are no limits to your creativity – bring traditional costumes, decorations, any kind of props that will make your table stand out the most. When? Thursday Where? Pivovar Prazdroj Dresscode? Smart casual
Committee Work During Committee Work you will be finally able to discuss problems of the topic you chose or were allocated to. After fruitful discussions, the final product will be a resolution which summarizes all of your solutions. When? Friday and Saturday Where? SPŠE, MUP Dresscode? Smart casual
Panel Debate At the Panel Debate you will be able to have a discussion with the invited guest speakers. The debate aims for opinion exchange and understanding why what we are talking about is an issue. When? Saturday Where? MUP Dresscode? Smart casual
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Farewell Party You made it! After two tough days of Committee Work, the time for you to get your groove on has come. The theme is “It’s a birthday party!”. There’s always something to celebrate! For example, Pilsen, the hosting city, is celebrating its 724th birthday this year! Another example is the birthday of one of our chairpersons – Elīna. During the session, she will celebrate her 23rd birthday. And finally, our National Committee, EYP CZ, is celebrating its 21st birthday this year! You may also be celebrating the attendance at your first National Selection Conference ever. Let’s kick up our heels! When? Saturday Where? My Friends Bar Dresscode? Party hats, party blowers, birthday clothes
General Assembly All the committees present and defend their resolutions at the GA. Afterwards, the delegates offer their own opinions, proposals and ask further question on the discussed topic. In the end, there is a vote whether to pass the resolution or not. When? Sunday Where? MUP
Closing Ceremony
Dresscode? Formal
At the Closing Ceremony, right after the speeches of all respective leadership members, the session is officially ruled as closed. When? Sunday Where? MUP Dresscode? Formal
DRESS CODES Casual Anything you feel comfortable in, clothing you would wear on a daily basis. When? Teambuilding
Smart casual Comfy, but smart. Comfortable clothing, which makes you look a bit more neat. Pants and shirts or blouses, which ladies can combine with skirts as well. When? Opening Ceremony, Committee Work
Formal Elegant clothing you would wear to any kind of formal events or ceremonial occasions. Suit and tie, dresses and skirts are the way to go. When? General Assembly, Closing Ceremony
Party clothing It’s a birthday party! Do not forget party hats, blowers, anything party related.
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PROGRAMME Thursday 21st Morning Arrivals Lunch Noon General Teambuilding Afternoon Teambuilding Evening Opening Ceremony Eurovillage
Saturday 23rd Morning Noon Afternoon Evening
Breakfast Committee Work Lunch Committee Work Dinner Panel Debate Party
Friday 22nd Morning Breakfast Committee Work Noon Lunch Afternoon Committee Work Evening Committee Dinners
Sunday 24th Morning Breakfast General Assembly opening General Assembly Noon Lunch Afternoon General Assembly Closing Ceremony Departures
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COMMITTEE TOPICS Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) Storm behind norm – With a growing number of Member States seemingly undermining independent institutions and core principles of the European Union, what further steps should the EU take to stop this trend and uphold the rule of law as its fundamental value? Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) Grands behind grandeur – With requests to restitute art and property looted and nationalised over the course of the last century recently resurfacing across the continent, what stance should the European Union take in regards to such claims? Committee on Employment and Social Affairs I (EMPL I) Aegis behind proteanism – With the number of people relying on freelancing and other types of non-standard ways of working on the rise, how can the European Union and its Member States guarantee adequate social security for all its workers? Committee on Employment and Social Affairs II (EMPL II) Houses behind homes – With the ever-rising living costs in major cities affecting the employment prospects for millions of young people across the continent, how can the European Union and its Member States ensure fair and accessible housing supply in metropolitan areas for its citizens?
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Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety I (ENVI I) Opportunities behind limitations – With China's increased restrictions on impurity of imported waste and low recycling rates among Member States, what measures should the European Union undertake to overcome the downfalls of reprocessing plastics? Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety II (ENVI II) Numbers behind symptoms – With the efforts of the European Union in supporting its Member States to protect and improve health and healthcare, how can Health Economics be implemented to benefit the Member States' healthcare systems? Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Latitude behind boundary – With the increasing strategic importance of space-related services, what can the European Union do to retain its degree of competitiveness and innovation and meet future demands of its society? Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Doom behind blessing – With the recent rise of grievance regarding "overtourism" from both local citizens and governments, how can the European Union help protect the Member States' heritage sites while sustaining the benefits they bring?
TRAVEL SECTION The best ways to get to Plzeň
If you are taking a plane… Václav Havel International Airport is near the bus station Zličín (approximately 20 minutes by public transportation), which has direct bus connections by Student Agency to the Central Bus Station in Plzeň every hour. At specific times you can also take a FlixBus from Zličín.
If you are taking a train… The Main Train Station in Plzeň has great train connection from all around the country. From Prague, the train leaves every hour.
If you are taking a bus… As previously mentioned, there are direct buses every hour from the bus station Zličín. At specific times you can also take a FlixBus from the Central Bus Station Florenc or the bus station Zličín. Download the app Liftago and enter the discount code “NSC19” to get 10% discount on your next 2 rides. If you are an owner of the ISIC Card, make sure you use it when purchasing your tickets – in the Czech Republic students with this card get a 75% discount.
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Alcohol Policy All participants under the age of 18 are prohibited by the law of the Czech Republic to drink alcohol. All adult participants are allowed to consume alcohol with up to 15% alcohol volume.
PACKIN • Ap G LIST propria te clo • A m ug (or 5 thing for all s e 0 CZK d eposit fo ssion events • Pen r an EYP cup) s, mark CZ e r s and som • Lap e t h top, ing • ID C chargers (if ne to write on eded) ard or a pa • Co de of Co ssport nd • Stu dents C uct • ard T r a Money (for Com vel insurance Dinner, mittee party – approx . 500 CZ K)
EYP Czech Republic operates a zero tolerance policy on drugs and the possession of soft drugs. If a participant uses drugs or is found to be in the possession of drugs, they will be removed from the session and sent home at their own expense.
Contacts
(HO, Travel Support, Delegates’ Support)
Valentina Dytrychová
Petr Mizera
Ngoc Anh Nguyen
Head Organiser 00420602626564 dytrychova@eyp.cz
Travel Support 00420606078851 mizera@eyp.cz
Delegates Support 00420775961299 nguyenn@eyp.cz
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