“New Ukraine: Local Agenda” / “Нова Україна: локальний план дій” COMMITTEE TOPICS Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) Bearing in mind that 22,8% of Ukrainian population is represented by different ethnic groups, how can minority languages, culture and traditions be protected along with further promotion of Ukrainian language or national and cultural identity? Committee on Regional Development (REGI) Ukrainian local communities often have little or less involvement in the development of their native regions, feeling detached from resources and lacking power to decision-making processes. With administrative reform announced by the Cabinet of Ministers, how should the local governance system be modified in order to activate the participation of local communities and make them a real engine of positive change and decisionmaking? Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Considering the uncertainty of the natural gas supply from Russia and ever-increasing prices for the fossil fuels, what measures could be taken to cut energy spending, in order to enhance energy efficiency and ensure the energy security of Ukraine?
Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) With Ukraine and Estonia being among the leading countries with HIV infections statistics, what steps should be taken to prevent the spread of the incurable disease?