DELEGATES’ WELCOME BOOKLET 7th Regional Selection Conference of EYP Czech Republic Tábor 2019
REGIONAL SELECTION CONFERENCE OF EYP CZ 2019 TÁBOR
WORDS OF WELCOME SESSION PRESIDENT Dearest, loveliest Delegates, It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to Tábor 2019! My name is Alina, I come from the small yet beautiful country of Luxembourg and I have the fantastic honour of being the President of the session. Being the President of the session involves a fair amount of responsibilities and one of the biggest ones for me is that alongside my board of Alex from Sweden, Tim from Germany and Kuba from the Czech Republic, we ensure your academic stimulation and curiosity. This is why we have a fantastic team of Chairpersons who will be your closest allies for the session as they will guide you through the intricacies of the topics that you will be dealing with. Even though the chairs are an absolutely fantastic bunch of people and you can approach them anytime, you can also approach us and talk to us as we’d love to get to know you too. All that’s left to say is prepare yourself for what’s coming your way and we cannot wait to welcome you to Tábor and to EYP! Alina Khan
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PRESIDENT OF EYP CZECH REPUBLIC Dearest Delegates, It is my pleasant duty and a great honour to welcome you to Tábor 2019 on behalf of the European Youth Parliament Czech Republic. For most of you, this session represents your first intense contact with the EYP—with that, I would like to assure you that our events constitute a safe and open space where young people can grow through discussing current matters, voicing their own opinions and exposing themselves to an international and diverse environment. I invite you to embrace the opportunity that lies in front of you. If you choose to enjoy the session through exploring beyond your comfort zone, this experience will surely play a major role in your personal development—the same way it has in the lives of those of us who have been taking part in this project in various roles for many years now. In order for you to move forward, I encourage you to meet and talk to as many people as possible, to prepare for your academic topic and most importantly to have your eyes open and be ready to learn and benefit from what is coming. Dearest Delegates, I wish you all an inspiring weekend and I look forward to meeting you very soon. Yours faithfully, Viktor Karlíček
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HEAD OF JURY Dear Delegates, Addressing you with these words is a great pleasure and honour for me. First of all, I consider it very important to highlight how much we appreciate your decision and trust to spend your free time with us and I truly hope that we will fulfil (or exceed) set expectations. I suppose that for the majority of you this is going to be a first-time experience with EYP. This booklet and other information provided by the Organisers should be very helpful for you to process and understand what is going on during the session itself, thus I encourage you to read through it carefully. As you can guess from the title—Regional Selection Conferences of EYP CZ 2019—you will participate in an event which also has a selection aspect. This responsibility is entrusted to the team which I will be leading, i.e. the team of Jury Members consisting of more experienced members of EYP. The core task of the selection process is to evaluate your participation during certain parts of the event and select those who, according to the opinion of the Jury, have the best potential and ability to further represent the EYP and join our organisation. Those of you selected will have the opportunity to participate in the 22nd National Selection Conference of EYP CZ, which will take place in March 2020. However, I hope that our presence will not be a “scarecrow“ to you as EYP is definitely not a competition and the main goal of our activities is to create a platform which can be used for your further development. For this reason, I very much encourage you to focus on enjoying the session and use your first steps in EYP as an opportunity to meet people of your age from various regions and countries, step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself in order to get an enriching experience. Even though it might be difficult to see it now, trust me when I say that EYP is a truly unique project and not all young students have the opportunity to participate in anything like you are going to. That is why my only wish for you is: do not waste the opportunity which you were offered and make the most of it. I look forward to meeting you soon! Yours, Marek Haisl
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EDITOR Dear Delegates, Welcome to the Regional Selection Conference of EYP Czech Republic in Tábor! I am honoured to have the privilege of inviting you to what promises to be an unforgettable and fruitful event. My name is Jan Franciszek Adamski and I am the Editor of the session. My team and I will be tasked with bringing you engaging content during the event, as well as making sure your memories are well preserved. This congregation we’re planning is going to be a unique opportunity for you to exchange ideas with your peers, come up with new, bold concepts and flood your mind with new knowledge. Maybe you’ll come up with something that will revolutionise our world. Maybe you’ll meet your new best friend. Maybe you’ll try a new snack, learn about a new custom or discover new music. Either way, I want you to make sure that you take something home from this conference. Build it into yourself and become a better, brighter person. This is what my vision for Tábor 2019 is all about. I want to make sure everyone is able to express themselves, give something to others and receive something that will make them better (or simply happier) human beings. I’ll make sure that everyone who has something to say will be heard, provided they do not seek to harm anybody. My Media Team will be open to your suggestions, ideas and inspirations. We will embed your preferences and ideas in our output, and hopefully together we will be able to weave a tapestry of individuality that will represent each and every one of us. See you in Tábor! Jan Franciszek Adamski
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HEAD ORGANISERS Dear Delegates, It is not that long ago since we were in your shoes. We were strolling through this large to find out what is awaiting us at a session that our teacher signed us up for. We were partly afraid but also very excited to discover a whole new world with approximately 30,000 young Europeans waiting to exchange opinions with us. We hope for Tábor to become a melting pot for people of various levels of EYP experience, nationalities, cultures and mainly opinions and worldviews. Regional Selection Conferences are a place to try, experience, and discover new things. That is why we are aiming towards a session where everyone takes home something to build upon in the future, therefore using it as a runway for exploring other EYP opportunities. We have been working on delivering this experience to you for almost a year. With that being said, we would love to wish you a wonderful experience. Talk, listen, discover and remember—EYP, in the end, is not about debating or delivering great speeches. It is mainly about making new friendships that often last forever, and opening a new interesting world. Good luck and safe travels, David and Adam
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TÁBOR The city of Tábor is an important centre of transport, economics and culture in its region. It is also the second largest city in South Bohemia. The romantic landscape of the Lužnice river is one of the most popular places among tourists in the Czech Republic, thanks to a large number of historical monuments and its natural beauty. The town is situated about 84 km from Prague and 60 km from the town of České Budějovice. The first mention of the settlement is estimated at 6th or 5th century BC, the late Stone Age. In 1420, members of the well-known Hussite uprising settled in this area and gave the city a biblical name—Tábor. At the end of the 15th century, it experienced an unprecedented development, which gave the city features that we can still see today.
SESSION MOTTO “Emphasising individuality in a globalised world.” The session will be focused on the contrast of globalisation and significance of individuals. The aim is to discuss ways how people can retain their uniqueness and their own ideas, while still maximising the benefits of globalisation and integrating themselves in today’s society. This is why this motto suits Tábor so well. Because its residents have managed to maintain their way of life despite several major historical events.
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COMMITTEE TOPICS Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI)
Meating the needs: With animal agriculture being the largest contributor of human-caused greenhouse gases, accounting for 12-17% of the EU’s annual emissions, what actions should the EU take in order to reduce the environmental impact of animal agriculture?
Committee on Environment, Public Health and Safety I (ENVI I)
Cry me a river: As water reservoirs are drying up across the world and water consumption rates have pushed nearly two-thirds of global freshwater supplies beyond their sustainability tipping points, what role should the EU play in tackling the freshwater crisis?
Committee on Environment, Public Health and Safety II (ENVI II)
To the ends of the Earth: With the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s warning that the world has 12 years to limit climate change consequences, how can the EU ensure the efficient implementation of the Paris Agreement and show strong leadership in the global fight against climate change?
Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
An Economy that works for All: With movements like Economy for the Common Good promoting a new economic model, how should the EU approach calls for a more ethical European market?
Committee on Fisheries (PECH)
Nemo not found: With 87% of Mediterranean fish stocks being fished unsustainably and the 2020 goals for overfishing being practically unachievable, what stance should the EU take to finally avoid the overexploitation of stocks?
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Committee on Human Rights (DROI)
Sticks and stones: With debates on the internet shifting towards more offensive statements, mostly targeting minorities or disadvantaged groups of people, and in some cases even resulting in acts of violence, how can the EU prevent the escalation of hatred and discrimination within the society while safeguarding the freedom of expression of its citizens?
Committee on Development (DEVE)
In cooperation, there’s strength: While 413 million people are still living in extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, the European Development Fund’s investment structure in the region has received criticism of having limited impact on the poor. How should the EU redirect its development investments in sub-Saharan Africa in order to make sure the goals of poverty reduction are reached in line with the Agenda 2030?
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)
Invisible women: With little to no data on female homelessness in Member States and no mention of reproductive rights in any of the few national strategies on homelessness, how can the EU safeguard the aforementioned rights and provide suitable healthcare to homeless women?
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PROGRAMME FRIDAY until 12:00 Delegates’ Arrival 13:00–14:00 General TB 14:00–18:00 Committee TB 19:00–20:30 Opening Ceremony 20:30–22:00 Eurovillage
SATURDAY 9:00–12:00 Committee Work 12:00–13:00 Lunch 13:00–17:50 Committee Work 18:00–19:30 Panel Debate
SUNDAY 8:20-12:30 General Assembly 12:30-13:20 Lunch 13:20-17:00 General Assembly 17:00-18:00 Closing Ceremony from 18:00 Departures
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19:45–20:15 Dinner 21:00–23:59 Farewell Party
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DRESS CODES EXPLANATION CASUAL
Teambuilding clothes. Arrive in anything that offers the most comfort, makes you feel good and you can move around and maybe run in a bit! Something you would wear on a regular day, so jeans or dark trousers and a shirt or T-shirt.
SMART CASUAL
The perfect choice for Committee Work—smart casual clothing should make you look sharp yet still be comfortable enough so that you feel comfortable wearing it for extended periods of time. Trousers and a shirt or sweater are recommended for men, trousers/skirt and a blouse are recommended for women. Please avoid too casual clothes like sneakers or baggy jeans.
FORMAL
Clothes that make you feel professional and elegant. Adequate for ceremonies and the GA. Men are advised to wear a suit with a (bow)tie while women are advised to wear suits, dresses or skirts (appropriate in length).
PARTY OUTFIT
This year’s theme is Halloween! Dress as spooky as possible—that means costumes, witches, zombies and masks as crazy as you can imagine. But keep in mind that whole face masks can get very hot.
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SESSION EVENTS EXPLAINED TEAMBUILDING
The introductory part of the program, which aims to create a positive atmosphere and release tension. On this occasion, you will meet with your committees and chairs. First round of acquainting activities will be taking place here. Dress code: casual
Opening Ceremony
Each conference must begin with an Opening Ceremony, which will present the session’s important people and officially welcome its participants. Dress code: formal
COMMITTEE WORK
The main part of the session, where you will share your ideas, point out problems and find new solutions. The results of your work are resolutions, which shall be presented at the General Assembly. Dress code: smart casual
Panel Debate
During the panel debate, you will have the opportunity to meet interesting guests who will talk about various European topics. Then you can ask them some questions. Dress code: smart casual
FAREWELL PARTY
After work, you deserve to have some fun. Dress code: party outfit
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Held during the last day of the conference. You will present and defend your committee’s resolution, discuss the other ones and then vote on the (dis)approval of the resolutions. Dress code: formal
CLOSING CEREMONY
Held immediately after the GA, the Closing Ceremony officially closes the session with speeches and farewell traditions. Dress code: formal
EYP VOCABULARY CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS: President: the leader of the whole session, leads the Chairpersons and chairs the GA; Chairpersons: take care of the overall functioning of their committee; generally, they’re the ones who help you to formulate your ideas and be involved in the discussion; Media Team Members: their main task is to document all events throughout the conference by articles, photos/videos, or other projects; this team is led by Editors; Organisers: they are responsible for the organisational aspect of the conference; led by two Head Organisers (HOs); Jury Members: evaluate the skills of Delegates.
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HOSTING SCHOOL Střední průmyslová škola strojní a stavební Tábor is a well-known high school in its region, founded in 1952. This venue will be hosting the session. Address: Komenského 1670, 390 41 Tábor
PACKING LIST •
Clothes according to the aforementioned dress code
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Toothbrush, shower gel, a towel and everything else that is required to keep you clean
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Pens, pencils and a notebook
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Mobile phone and/or a laptop (and chargers!) are recommended
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Filled in Code of Conduct
• ID card •
Money for Officials’ evening and Farewell party
• Enthusiasm and excitement for the session!
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TRAVEL INFO Whether travelling by plane, train or bus, we kindly ask you to arrive in Tábor on Friday, 1 November by 12:00 CET.
ARRIVING IN PRAGUE BY PLANE AND/OR AT TÁBOR BY BUS
The public bus line no. 100 departs every 15 minutes (depending on the day) from the airport and goes to the metro station Zličín. At Zličín, you enter the metro station, located on the yellow B line. Travel to the station called Florenc, where the Florenc Central Bus Station (Autobusové nádraží Praha Florenc) is also located. Before leaving the airport, do not forget to buy a ticket for Prague public transport at one of the ticket machines, which you can find either directly at the bus stop and around the arrival hall. The ticket costs 32 CZK (little over 1€). It will take you about 45 minutes to get to the Florenc metro station from the airport. At the Florenc Central Bus Station we recommend you to use FlixBus to travel to Tábor. They are the most frequent and the cheapest, pricing from 79 CZK (3€). The journey takes approx. 1 hour 30 minutes. Visit https://www.flixbus.cz/ (available in ENG version too) for all the connections, their prices and their online purchase. It is necessary and recommended to buy a bus ticket to Tábor in advance.
ARRIVING IN PRAGUE BY PLANE AND/OR AT TÁBOR BY TRAIN
The easiest way to get to the Prague Main Train Station (Hlavní nádraží) from the Václav Havel Airport Prague (Letiště Václava Havla) is by the Airport Express (AE) bus. The AE stops at the entrance of Terminal 1 and leaves every 30 minutes. The ride takes approx. 25 minutes and the ticket costs 60 CZK (a little bit over 2€). Click here for more info: https://www.prg.aero/en/train. Trains to Tábor usually depart twice every hour, most often from the train company Czech railways
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(ČD). It takes approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Prague to Tábor. The one way train ticket prices range from 120 to 155 CZK (5-6€). Please visit these websites for more necessary and specific information about train departures; there you can also buy all of the train tickets online: https://www.cd.cz/en/eshop/ , https://idos.idnes.cz/ en/ (both available in ENG as well). Tickets are also sold at the station’s cash desk. There is a VLAK + Prague Airport ticket which combines both the AE and the train ticket, it is at a discounted price (25% off return fare) but available only at the ticket counter. We highly recommend you to buy all of the transportation tickets beforehand.
TRAVELLING TO TÁBOR FROM OTHER LOCATIONS
If you are not travelling from Prague, but from a different European/Czech city, the best option for you is to travel with FlixBus. Go to https://www.flixbus.cz/ to check all of the ticket prices, times of departure and arrival. There are direct connections from Vienna, Krakow, Berlin, Warsaw and other European cities.
USEFUL TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING
Travelling by bus, train or any other mode of transport, it is crucial to check all of the connections in advance, https://idos.idnes.cz/en/ or https://www.seznam.cz/jizdnirady/ are great websites where you can check all departures and their prices within the Czech Republic. When travelling to the Czech Republic it is way more practical to exchange your currency to our local currency, Czech crowns (CZK). 1€ is around 26 CZK. Do not forget to have some cash by yourself too. Please keep in mind that many times bus drivers do not speak English, therefore we recommend you to book your journey in advance, in order to avoid misunderstandings and ensure a smooth journey. Do not forget to take advantage of discounted prices for students (when you are under 18 years old— Junior prices—or when you possess an ISIC card).
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ANY QUESTIONS? If you stumble upon any problems or questions while planning or during your journey to Tábor, please do not hesitate to contact the Travel Support—Quynh Anh (Vanessa) Nguyen or Delegates’ Support—Matěj Volf, they will gladly help you.
RULES All participants are expected to take part in every portion of the session programme. No participant is allowed to leave the official session programme without the permission of an Organiser. Concerning alcohol and drugs—all participants under the age of 18 are, by the laws of the Czech Republic, prohibited from consuming any alcoholic beverages. All adult participants are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages that do not contain more than 15% of alcohol and only during the Eurovillage and the Farewell party. The Organising Team reserves the right to confiscate any alcoholic beverages which do not comply with the session rules. There is also a very strict drug-free policy that has to be followed throughout the whole duration of the session, this policy will apply to all of the drugs that are considered to be illegal in the Czech Republic. Additionally, all participants are expected to have travel insurance and proof of it in the form of a printed card. Liability insurance is also strongly recommended.
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CONTACTS Adam Palivec Head Organiser +420 737 843 874 palivec@eyp.cz
Matěj Volf Delegates’ support +420 778 259 280 mat.volfik@gmail.com
David Čapek Head Organiser +420 775 952 809 capek@eyp.cz
Vanessa Nguyen Travel Support +420 776 070 786 nguyenv@eyp.cz