RSC Breda 2020 - Resolution Booklet by EYP The Netherlands

BREDA 2020

Regional Selection Conference of EYP The Netherlands

RESOLUTION BOOKLET

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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Assembly Explained

Placards Explained

CULT

Committee on Culture and Education

ENVI I

Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety I

IMCO

Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection

LIBE II

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs II

PECH

Committee on Fisheries

ENVI II

Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety II

TRAN

Committee on Transport and Tourism

LIBE I

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs I

GENERAL ASSEMBLY EXPLAINED The General Assembly is the large debate on Sunday, consisting of eight topics to be debated. The total time set aside for one topic will normally be 40 minutes, though this is subject to time constraints. The setting of debate time, and changes in debate time, are entirely at the discretion of the President and the Vice Presidents. It is the responsibility of each proposing Committee to lead the debate and defend their resolution. In order to do so, enough opportunities will be ensured during the debate. Each of the eight debates has the following procedure:

READING OF THE TOPIC The conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board will read out the topic of the proposing committee. Afterwards, time is given for delegates to read through the operative clauses.

DEFENSE SPEECH (3 minutes) The proposing committee will have the opportunity to deliver a three-minute defense speech, defending their resolution.

POSITION SPEECHES (max. 3 minutes) There will be three minutes in which a position speech (or multiple position speeches) can be delivered by other committtees, explaining their opinion on the resolution of the proposing committee.

RESPONSE TO POSITION SPEECHES (1.5 minutes) The proposing committee will have one minute to respond to the points addressed by other committees in their Position Speeches.

ROUNDS OF OPEN DEBATE The rest of the time is set aside for open debates among delegates. If you wish to make a point, your chairperson will raise your committee sign for you. You will be recognised by the board before taking the floor. Each round is closed off by a member of the proposing committee replying to all points made.

SUMMATION SPEECH (2 minutes) A member of the proposing committee closes the debate by giving a speech to conclude all the points made or as a final defense.

VOTING Delegates will be given the opportunity to vote on the resolution or abstain from making a decision in favour or against. Each Delegate votes according to his or her own convictions. Please note: the passing or failing of a resolution will not affect the juryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deliberations on participants.

PLACARDS EXPLAINED During the General Assembly a Committee can ask their chair to raise a number of different placards, which are used in different situations:

COMMITTEE PLACARD This is raised everytime a committee wishes to make a point or give a speech.

DIRECT RESPONSE Allows for a direct response to the most recent point and priority over other committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s points. This placard may be used by each committee once during each open debate.

POINT OF PRIVILEGE The privilege sign should be raised when a delegate cannot hear what has been said. In this case, the President may ask the previous speaker to repeat their point. Personal privilege should only be used if the point is inaudible.

POINT OF ORDER If the board makes a mistake with regards to the procedure, this placard can be raised by your chairperson to point this out and correct the mistake.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION (CULT) With recent reports indicating that young Europeans have amongst the lowest levels of financial literacy and understanding of monetary concepts such as income tax and banking, what measures should European states take to support young adults in taking charge of their own financial future in a rapidly changing and digitalising financial future? Submitted by: Annemijn Dobben, Mariam Asiyanbi (IE), Maya van Mensvoort, Sander Patel, Sara Cardoso (Chairperson, PT)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Aware of the increasing complexity of the financial domain, B. Pointing out the importance of basic financial knowledge for the average EU citizen, C. Noting the alarming levels of financial illiteracy throughout Europe, D. Further noting that financial illiteracy was an aggravating factor of the financial crisis, E. Emphasising the lack and poorness of information divulgation, F. Alarmed by the growing number of households and individuals making important financial decisions without sufficient relevant knowledge, putting them at risks of losing mortgages or falling into overindebtedness, G. Further alarmed by the escalating number of low-income and unemployed young adults that are financially illiterate, H. Commending the already-existing measures for financial education such as the Erasmus+ project “Euroinvestment” or UK’s “What Works Fund”, I.

Deploring the lack of effectiveness of many current financial education interventions, as demonstrated by studies1;

Financial Literacy, Financial Education and Downstream Financial Behavior

1. Encourages Member States’ governments to create and support programs that provide continuous personalised guidance to citizens on their financial affairs, either online or personally; 2. Asks Member States to implement mandatory finance classes in secondary schools with a suggested minimum attendance of 1 hour per week; 3. Recommends that local councils within Member States organise public and school-based informational conference events such as TedTalks, where financial literacy, its importance, and successful measures are shared; 4. Invites Member States to create social media campaigns targeted at young adults which aim to spread awareness about financial literacy; 5. Urges Member States to fund region-specific research on financial literacy, in order to inform the provision of financial education in those different areas; 6. Further urges Member States to conduct research into different types of learning processes, and how to tailor financial education to these learning processes in order to increase the effectiveness of financial education; 7. Suggests that the Member States’ governments: a) create websites, independent of financial services providers, which provide clear, simplified information on basic financial concepts such as loans, taxes and insurance, b) incorporate in the websites a dictionary section defining financial concepts both directly and contextualised; 8. Encourages Member States to create interactive online courses, games and programmes such as the already successful “Euroinvestments”, “eFinLit” and “Dolceta”.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY (ENVI I) “All burnt out”: 13% of all working people in Noord-Brabant suffer from burn-out symptoms. Diagnosing and tackling the condition remains a challenge across Europe. What should the EU do to combat the mental exhaustion that many Europeans are experiencing? Submitted by: Charlotte Rutte, Emmeline Delrue, Hamzh Saker, Stijn Hoitink, Job Kemperman (Chairperson, NL) The European Youth Parliament, A. Aware of the fact that more than 10% of workers experience burnout throughout Member States of the EU1, B. Noting with deep concern the lack of recognition and awareness of burnouts by society, institutions and employers, C. Taking into account the difficulties occurring when diagnosing burnouts, D. Alarmed by the limited number of states with legislation on mental exhaustion, E. Observing the large differences in burnout rates between Northern and Southern Member States, F. Affirming that burnout can occur beyond the occupational sphere, G. Keeping in mind the mental pressure that individuals experience from their surroundings, H. Acknowledging that mental exhaustion is already part of current wider political debate, I.

Taking into account that employees and employers have conflicting interests in preventing psychosocial risks,

J. Alarmed by the European Commission having ended the Joint Action on Mental Health and Wellbeing, the European Framework for Action on Mental Health and Wellbeing, and the EU-Compass for Action on Mental Health and Wellbeing, K. Recognising the ability of the EU to guide Member States in tackling mental exhaustion, L. Concerned by the fact that the World Health Organization:

i. refuses to recognise burnout as a medical condition,

ii)

ii. fails to acknowledge burnout also as a non-occupational phenomenon;

https://www.wilmarschaufeli.nl/new-study-on-burnout-across-europe/

1. Urges the EU to educate its citizens on burnouts using a diverse range of digital and traditional broadcasting campaigns; 2. Encourages the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) to inform the labour force of its Member States on the prevention of burnouts through workplace courses; 3. Calls upon the DG SANTE to fund research into burnouts, both within and outside of the occupational sphere; 4. Suggests the European Commission direct financial aid towards those Member States with higher burnout rates; 5. Invites all Member States to implement legislation and measures aimed at decreasing mental exhaustion such as the 24 hour work week suggested by the Finnish prime minister; 6. Expresses its appreciation for the increasing public and political debate regarding mental exhaustion; 7. Reminds the Member States and the European Commission of the outputs of former programmes on mental exhaustion such as the European Framework for Action on Mental Health and Wellbeing; 8. Strongly appeals to the European Commission and World Health Organisation to recognise burnout as a medical condition.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL MARKET AND CONSUMER PROTECTION (IMCO) “Fashion, fast and slow”: With textile production one of the world’s worst polluters, how should the EU facilitate a move towards a circular textile economy, while promoting better, safer working conditions in the industry and eradicating labour rights abuses? Submitted by: Irene van Hulten, Konny Iris Karadóttir (IS), Aukje van Mil, Rosa Vossen, Julia Pieczonka (Chairperson, PL) The European Youth Parliament, A. Alarmed by negative impact that materials used in the process of clothes production have on the environment, especially: i)

synthetic fibres that release microplastics into the ocean,

ii)

cotton, the cultivation of which negatively impacts both the environment and workers’ health,

B. Deeply disturbed by the fact that dangerous chemicals are being used to produce clothing which harm the local environment and are difficult to dispose of, C. Deeply concerned about clothing production workers often being overworked, especially in developing countries, D. Further noting the lack of appropriate education about and facilitation of safe application of pesticides amongst farmers in developing countries, E. Seeking improved protection of workers’ welfare, including better health, safety and working conditions, F. Noting with regret that women are the most affected by poor working conditions and excessively long working hours as they represent the majority of clothing production workers, G. Having considered that the energy required in the process of clothing production makes the process one of the biggest environmental pollutants, H. Endorsing the circular textile economy model to be adapted on a larger scale, I.

Taking into account the high rates at which clothing in good condition is thrown away,

J. Further noting the unnaturally high demand for clothing caused by prices being set too low,

K. Deeply concerned by the facts, that by 2050 the resource consumption of the textile industry is anticipated to triple; 1. Supports clothing companies in the further usage of eco-friendly alternatives for synthetic fibres; 2. Encourages the European Commission in the development of initiatives such as Better Cotton Initiative; 3. Suggests the European Commission to propose a ban on the import of clothes which are produced using toxic chemicals such as NPEs;1 4. Asks clothing companies in the Member States to conduct regulated inspections of working environments to ensure safety; 5. Recommends the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to conduct further research into effective and eco-friendly pesticide; 6. Requests the European Commission to subsidise organisations which re-educate and reskill women leaving the textile industry; 7. Encourages clothing companies to start recycling programmes taking H&M’s Garment Collecting programme as an example; 8. Suggests Member States to conduct regular inspections of the clothing companies’ products and corporate policies to determine if they are following the EU standards; 9. Further suggests Member States to establish and support school initiatives raising awareness on sustainable fashion and the labour conditions in textile factories; 10. Applauds the rising popularity of second-hand fashion and the practice of renting clothes such as the Spinning Closet; 11. Proposes national governments to introduce sewing in secondary school art classes to teach the basics of sewing and repairing clothes; 12. Proposes clothing brands include a pop-up communication on their websites informing the consumer about the brand’s certifications and compatibility with EU standards.

Officially known as nonylphenol ethoxylates, which remains in the garment and breaks down to form a toxic that disrupts hormonal balance. Brought to light by Greenpeace this chemical was banned in and outside the EU. 1

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS II (LIBE II) “Press freedom”: With 37% of EU citizens coming across news reports containing biased and inaccurate accounts of events, what can the EU do to improve and facilitate communication between news outlets and members of the public on the ground in order to increase the quality of news coverage while preserving press freedom? Submitted by: Julia Baas, Sem de Bont, Bing de Ridder, Thomas Tolsma, Bente Presse (Chairperson, DE) The European Youth Parliament, A. Realising that news reports and their framing of events and issues influences citizens’ opinions, B. Alarmed by the fact that this influence is reportedly being misused to deceive the public, impacting their decision-making, C. Noting with regret that 68% of EU citizens report encountering false news at least once a week1, D. Acknowledging that the spreading of verifiably false information, of strongly biased information and the omission of relevant information all constitute forms of disinformation, E. Recognizing the need for a pluralistic media landscape to allow citizens to form opinions without the undue influence of one dominant editorial line, F. Bearing in mind that news outlets select their content according to how high they believe the news ‘value’ of that content to be, which can lead to the public’s exposure to world events being narrow and skewed, G. Observing that improved media literacy empowers citizens to detect and respond to disinformation, H. Fully alarmed by the high professional risk that investigative journalists in the EU are exposed to, including harassment, personal threats and public shaming, I.

Noting with regret that professional journalism is further jeopardised by increasing financial pressure on traditional media,

1 European Commission: “Flash Eurobarometer 464 Report - Fake News and Disinformation online”, April 2018

J. Expressing its appreciation for the efforts of fact-checker organisations and investigative journalists in verifying news reports and exposing disinformation, K. Noting with satisfaction the signing of a Code of Practice on Disinformation by representatives of the most influential social media platforms, as well as its monitoring by the European Commission; 1. Calls upon a network of European independent fact checker organisations, such as FACTCHECKEU, to create a common website containing information on different European news outlets regarding their owners, general editorial line and political orientation, as well as the amounts and sources of direct sponsorship; 2. Further calls upon such a network to include in the above-mentioned website information about current events that are being underrepresented in European news; 3. Encourages online media platforms to include hyperlinks below their content, redirecting users to a different news outlet’s article written on the same subject; 4. Invites fact checker organisations to collectively publish a blacklist of news outlets that have been proven to repeatedly publish disinformation; 5. Requests Member States to re-evaluate the legal status of media actors in order to adapt it to new forms of journalism, such as freelancing and social media activism; 6. Further requests all fact-checker organisations to create or improve existing tools for news consumers that enable the reporting of encountered cases of disinformation; 7. Welcomes efforts of Member States to clearly visibly highlight when content has been sponsored or constitutes an advertisement in all different types of media; 8. Urges Member States to establish a direct reporting system for offences against journalists and to offer follow-up help and guidance, in collaboration with the European Journalism Training Association (EJTA); 9. Suggests that the European Commission financially support regional, medium-sized news outlets which employ professional journalists.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES (PECH) “Fish are friends”: With the next negotiations for a global treaty on the protection of marine biology coming up in 2020, what further steps should European states take to encourage a sustainable blue economy and reduce economic pressures on the oceans, while safeguarding the socio-economic benefits of the industry? Submitted by: Enya van Dongen, Valerie Peeters, Tim Marissen, Benjamin Goedhart, Giulia Pipolo (Chairperson, NL) The European Youth Parliament, A. Acknowledging the fact that the amount of marine litter is expected to exceed the amount of fish in oceans by 2050, B. Noting with deep regret that marine litter and ‘ghost fishing’ reduce current fish stocks and cause a loss in fishing opportunities, C. Observing the economic potential of marine litter in a linear economy, D. Conscious of the fact that a reduction of unsustainable fishing practices is necessary to rehabilitate ecosystems and wild fish stocks, E.

Recognising that around 20% of the global catch is thrown back into the oceans,

Alarmed by the marine tourism sector’s substantial contribution to marine pollution,

G. Keeping in mind the estimated worth of the marine economy of 500 billion euros, providing more than 6.6 million jobs across Europe, H. Concerned by the economic pressure on small scale fisheries to implement sustainable fishing methods and technological advancements, I.

Bearing in mind the depletion of fish stocks arising from conservation issues and a lack of information available to fishermen,

Emphasising that the Common Fishery Policy is contributing to the depletion of fish stock by subsidising fishermen for their catch,

K. Applauding the Marine Strategy Framework Directive for contributing to the achievement of Good Environmental Status in EU waters by 2020;

1. Strongly encourages the European Commission to dedicate more funds to research on sustainable fishing methods, especially those developing and making use of new technologies, through projects such as SMARTFISH H2020; 2. Recommends that the European Commission implements REM (Remote Electronic Monitoring)1, as an obligatory feature on EU fishing boats, in order to assure fishery legislation is being respected; 3. Urges the European Commission to improve the current CFP by establishing non-fishing zones to ensure depleted fish stocks are given the opportunity to replenish themselves; 4. Calls upon the European Commission to provide more targeted and specific information and guidelines in order to educate all fishermen on sustainable fishing methods to minimise the unnecessary loss of fish stocks; 5. Encourages EU Member States to improve research on the removal of plastics from our oceans, by recycling it and simultaneously moving towards a desirable circular economy; 6. Invites all fishermen to transfer from wild fishing to pisciculture (fish farming), achieved through subsidising the companies and fishermen involved; 7. Calls upon the European Commission to adjust the subsidy of fishermen by moving from a system that encourages catching more fish (CFP) to a system where subsidies do not depend on the amount of fish caught; 8. Urges Member States to provide an alternative for the loss of jobs by for instance supporting projects that tackle marine pollution; 9. Asks EU Member States to reduce tourism in coastal areas by setting limits on the amount of tourists allowed to be a coastal city simultaneously; 10. Suggests cruise lines to reduce the frequency of cruises sailing out, in order to reduce maritime pollution.

REM is an effective compliance and scientific tool using CCTV that is capable of providing the observations required to monitor adherence to the Landing Obligation and supply large quantities of good-quality scientific and management data. 1

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY (ENVI II) With an estimated 51 trillion microplastic particles in the world's oceans, accounting for around 92% of plastic debris on the ocean's surfaces, what measures can the EU take to counteract the yet unpredictable risk and effect of microplastics on maritime wildlife, ecosystems, and human health? Submitted by: Hanna Regina Einarsdóttir (IS), Lucy Roeland, Natalie Usmany, Bas Verhaak, Joris Dietz (Chairperson, NL) The European Youth Parliament, A. Deeply disturbed by the 51 trillion microplastic particles in the world’s oceans, B. Realising that at least 69% of all microplastic pollution originates from plastic waste decaying in marine ecosystems, C. Alarmed by the physical harm caused by microplastics when ingested by marine wildlife, D. Aware of the lack of legislation specifically addressing microplastics, E. Noting with regret the lack of scientific knowledge on the effects of microplastics on human health and marine wildlife, F. Keeping in mind the European Chemicals Agency’s proposal to ban intentionally added microplastics in products, G. Welcoming the bans on adding microbeads to products which were enforced by five EU Member States, H. Applauding the efforts made by NGOs like the Plastic Soup Foundation and the Rethink Plastic alliance in fighting microplastics;

1. Invites primary schools to incorporate weekly environmental lessons or modules on the impact of plastics based on materials provided by the Directorate General for Education and Culture; 2. Encourages Member States to utilise social media campaigns to incentivise a reduction of plastic consumption and raise awareness on the consequences of microplastics; 3. Instructs the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to collect and publish reliable data on the effects of microplastics on human health and marine wildlife;

4. Recommends NGOs, such as the Big Ocean Clean-Up, to cooperate with the ECHA by applying the aforementioned data to their measures tackling microplastics; 5. Urges Member States to further subsidise current research and development of sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging; 6. Calls upon the European Commission to allocate financial resources to the technical development of appliances removing macroplastics from waterbodies; 7. Requests Member States to support NGOs creating solutions to the problem, including but not limited to: a) reusing and recycling macroplastics with the circular economy mindset, b) educating other companies about micro plastics; 8. Encourages Member States to invest in innovative solutions such as filtering systems for vast waterbodies; 9. Asks the European Commission to propose restrictive legislative measures against the use of microbeads for all cosmetic products in all Member States; 10. Further calls upon the European Commission to subsidise the production of microbead-free cosmetic products in all Member States.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM (TRAN) “On the right track”: Flying has become the cheapest option to travel across Europe and trains have fallen out of fashion. With the EU signalling its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 and Member States discussing a flight tax, investing in the Trans-European Train Network has become a priority once again. How should the EU go about improving its train network whilst ensuring it is affordable and accessible to all EU citizens? Submitted by: Herre Ten Kate, Genevieve McDonnell (IE), Christiaan Mineur, Alexander Persoon, Kjartan Ragnarsson (IS), Lidewij Mes (Chairperson, NL) The European Youth Parliament, A. Alarmed by the fact that the amount of CO2 emissions produced by the aviation industry will increase 1.5 times as fast as predicted, B. Aware of the increasing affordability of air travel compared to rail travel, C. Pointing out that trains produce 75% less CO2 than the aviation industry, D. Conscious that the train is not the most efficient means of transport, E. Realising that the European rail network is fragmented, making train fares relatively more expensive and cross-border travel by train more complicated, F. Deploring that Luxembourg is the only Member State of the EU that has fully implemented ERTMS, G. Concerned about the accessibility of the European train network for all EU citizens, H. Viewing with appreciation the current integration of the EU’s Trans-European Train Network policy;

1. Urges the European Rail Agency (ERA) to develop an online EU-wide application that: a. enables EU citizens to check train schedules, different route possibilities and train fares, b. reminds passengers of the environmental impact of their travels by showing the CO2 emissions produced by them, c. raises awareness about the difference in CO2 emissions produced by train travels compared to other means of transportation, d. allows EU citizens to give feedback to the ERA so they can further improve the railroad system; 2. Requests the European Commission to implement a Trans-European Train Network that: a. connects all main European cities, using the current national routes to gain access to this railroad, b. is accessible to EU citizens living in rural areas; 3. Proposes to the ERA to create an EU-wide paying method for the train network such as a train card that can be used with every train company within the Trans-European Train Network; 4. Invites the European Commission to implement a minimum and maximum price for train tickets; 5. Instructs Member States to make travel costs fairer by re-imposing taxes on the aviation industry and lifting taxes on the rail industry; 6. Strongly encourages the European Commission to: a. subsidise eco-friendly train equipment to encourage train companies to be more sustainable, b. fund research on fuel efficiency of trains; 7. Calls upon the European Commission to propose legislation which requires that transport companies display their carbon footprint with an EU-wide grading system; 8. Trusts that Member States continue implementing ERTMS within their national train system.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS (LIBE I) “The Dutch Narcostate”: The Netherlands is a hub for international drug trafficking. Drug criminality is still on the rise and police forces in Brabant are calling for action. Insufficient resources, too little manpower, and a borderless Europe are all contributing to the situation. How can the EU help the region tackle its escalating drug situation? Submitted by: Isabella Rán Bjarnadóttir (IS), Lieke Bouvy, Muirinn Daly (IE), Thijmen ter Heerdt, Peer de Ridder, Heleen Vanagt (Chairperson, BE) The European Youth Parliament, A. Aware of the convenient location and landscape of North Brabant in terms of facilitating drug plantations and laboratories, with the proximity of the port of Rotterdam and Antwerp and the extensive amount of empty barns, B. Convinced that the cooperation between EU Member States, and between Belgium and the Netherlands in particular, could be improved, C. Concerned by the lack of continuity in policies made by successive Dutch governments and cabinets, D. Taking into account that the Netherlands must try to: i)

find a balance between its policy of tolerance, and sufficient regulation of drugs and the protection of its citizens on the other,

ii)

avoid a regression to a state of war on drugs,

E. Deeply disturbed by the emergence of a parallel criminal economy currently valued at EUR 24 billion euros a year, F. Alarmed by the lack of efficiency in the Dutch justice system with regard to handling drug-related cases, G. Alarmed by the demand for drugs from other Member States, making North Brabant the Drug Barn of Europe, H. Noting with deep concern that despite the efforts of the EU Drugs Strategy, drug-related deaths and numbers of seizures are still rising, I.

Taking into account the aims of the EU Drugs Strategy, being a guideline for Member States and providing a basis to speak as one voice,

J. Expressing its appreciation for EU agencies such as Europol and EMCDDA, who are fighting criminality and providing objective information about drug criminality and drug use, K. Recognising the effort made by the Dutch government to release more funding to prevent a true narco-state, e.g. the Ondermijningsfonds, funding efforts to develop a better understanding of organised drug groups, and subsidies to train more man-power to combat drug-related criminality; 1. Encourages Member States to organise lectures at high schools given by people affected by drugs such as doctors, relatives of drug abusers, former addicts; 2. Suggests Member States to encourage influencers to spread awareness about the dangers of narcotics; 3. Invites the heads of states to attend conferences organised by independent actors on narcotics once a year; 4.

Instructs law enforcement to attend conferences about the fight against narcotics four times a year to increase cooperation and consistency in policies;

5. Requests the European Commission to harmonise legislation regarding narcotics; 6. Calls upon Eurojust1 to arrange an investigation into the dutch justice system to improve the status quo; 7. Encourages the Dutch government to rearrange the funding to: a) ensure a more efficient justice system, b) fund legalised soft drug markets to decrease the use of illegal substances; 8. Asks the Dutch government to create legislation where farmers who own empty barns are obligated to submit financial reports to investigate the involvement of drug money.

Eurojust – the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation – supports and strengthens coordination and cooperation between national investigating and prosecuting authorities. 1