Contents Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Development (DEVE)
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Development: Compared to 2016, the EU's natural gas imports increased by 6.8% in 2017. With 2030 Sustainable Development Goals calling for urgent action towards climate change, what stance should the EU take to support the growth of alternative energy sources? Submitted by: Maksym Bodko (UA), Kate Gerasymenko (UA), Volodymyr Krutyholova (UA), Serhii Mazurenko (UA), Maryna Moroz (UA), Valeriya Strakh (UA), Artem Tsvetkov (UA); Anna Kichula (UA) The European Youth Parliament, A. Aware of the negative impact natural gas has on environment B.Disturbed by the fact that air pollution caused by carbon evaporation leads to long-term health problems, C. Keeping in mind that the inconvenient location of the factories generating alternative energy contributes to the amount of energy wasted during the transfer D. Bearing in mind that more than three quarters of the European Union's imports of natural gas came from Russia, Norway, and Algeria 1. Requests Climate Action Network Europe (CAN Europe) to increase the number of electric vehicles in public transportation systems and bicycle lanes in the cities; 2. Encourages the Member States to abolish parking fees for electric vehicles; 3.Calls upon the local governments of the Member States to provide green roofs and launch tree-planting campaigns in the cities; 4.Invites the Member States to subsidise the installation of solar panels in public offices, government buildings, and private houses.
1.Natural gas produces carbon dioxide, monoxide, and other carbon compounds in the atmosphere when burnt, contributing to the greenhouse effect and air pollution. 2.According to the statement released by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, air pollution kills 7 million people annually (2019). 3.According to the Eurostat, EU's imports of 2017 of natural gas came from Russia (40%), Norway (26%) and Algeria (11%) 4.A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof which involves, at a minimum drainage system, filter cloth, and plants.
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety: With the recent ban on single-use plastic adopted by the European Parliament, how can the EU support its Member States in fulfilling the objectives set out by the Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment? Submitted by: Maryna Herasymenko (UA), Yulia Khomenko (UA), Kate Moroz (UA), Alex Shebanov (UA), Valeria Sheleh (UA), Ann Shepel (UA); Kateryna Bovsunovska (UA) The European Youth Parliament, A. Realising that single-use plastic litter accounts for about half of the plastic waste in the world, B.Aware of the fact that plastic accounts for about 86% of marine litter leading to the pollution and extinction of marine species, C.Concerned with the mass production of cheap single-use plastic items from oil, D.Taking into consideration that the economic development of Member States directly affects the volume of plastic littered, E.Regretting that available recycling technologies may not be cost-effective for plastics industry producers, F. Bearing in mind that microplastics worsen various human digestive and nervous system disorders; 1. Calls upon the Member State governments to increase the public knowledge on the negative effects of single-use plastics through: a) explaining the impact of single-use plastic on the environment in educational institutions, b) launching nationwide media campaigns to outreach different segments of society; 2. launching nationwide media campaigns to outreach different segments of society; 3.Further encourages European Structural and Investment Funds to allocate money for research connected with changing the material for single-use items from plastic made from oil with renewable materials, 4.Invites the European Commission to improve waste-management practices by: a) allocating funds to set up separate rubbish bins in all public places; b) raising fines for littering plastic in marine protected areas; c) establishing a nomination “The Cleanest Town or Beach of the Year�;
5.Recommends the Member States to give tax benefits to plastic producers who introduce recycling technologies in their production cycle; 6.Invites research centres, governments and private foundations to develop networking platforms for scientific communities seeking financial support; 7.Calls upon medical centres and governments to launch research programmes on diseases caused by plastics.
1.According to the report published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the decomposition process of single-use plastic takes around 1000 years. 2.Explanatory Memorandum to Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. 3.Marine protected areas are protected areas of seas, oceans, estuaries. 4.The adverse effects of plastics include direct toxicity, endocrine disruption, which can lead to cancers, birth defects, immune system suppression and developmental problems in children.
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: How can the EU ensure sustainable access to accurate information for its citizens to resist fake news, misinformation and demagogy? Submitted by: Victoria Denysenko (UA), Karina Fedorchuk (UA), Nazar Kazakov (UA), Kateryna Poloz (UA), Alex Pokovba (UA), Yehor Suhoviy (UA), Viktoria Tokmakova (UA) Marya Vovk (UA); Ilona Bodnaruk (UA) The European Youth Parliament, A.Taking in account the lack of media literacy among the public when exposed to misinformation and demagogy, B. Concerned by media broadcasting companies acting to the advantage of certain groups, C. Alarmed by the cases of media targeting vulnerable groups for influence, D. Fully alarmed by the rising number of propaganda in the media in the vulnerable regions; 1.Encourages the Member States to introduce mandatory media literacy courses in schools and universities on the local level following the initiative of Germany; 2.Urges European Journalism Centre to cooperate with the independent media broadcasting companies working in the regions affected by misinformation during election processes; 3.TCalls upon the Member States to review the legislations regarding the amount of political advertisements in mass media sources; 4.Encourages cooperation between the Member States and non-governmental organisations such as EU Disinfolab to increase the popularity of fact-checking platforms on local level; 5.Further requests the EU Journalism Fund to support the independent media sources to represent vulnerable groups to further support pluralism in media.
1.Lobbying groups promoting certain political economical or social agendas.l). 2.Areas with confirmed interference to the legitimacy and accuracy of the mass media input. 3.European Journalism Centre is an independant, non-profit institute that works to improve the access to quality information, different perspectives. Their mission is to make sure news organizations are not co-opted by national governments, or monopolised. They also provide funding to ensure the access to quality journalism in the problematic regions 4.EU Disinfolab is an independent NGO focused on researching and tackling sophisticated disinformation campaigns targeting the EU and providing the fact check database.
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: With economic conditions in Europe remaining challenging, what should the role of the startups be in fostering a new wave of entrepreneurship and stimulating the economic development in Europe? Submitted by: Denis Denisenko (UA), Daria Filozop (UA), Daria Khantil (UA), Kate Savchenko (UA) Andrii Yakovenko (UA); Oksana Reshetniak (UA) The European Youth Parliament, A. Aware of the capital restrictions faced by startup founders, B. Concerned by the investment shortage in late-stage startups by investors, C. Bearing in mind the lack of advisory support expressed by nearly 26% of the startup founders, D. Alarmed by ineffective administrative procedures faced by new businesses; 1.Invites private capital providers to invest in startups following an example of Invest Europe; 2.Encourages the StartupEurope to support entrepreneurs in all the stages of startups; 3.Calls upon the European Commission to conduct trainings in regards to exchanging practices between entrepreneurs; 4.Recommends the Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) to consult entrepreneurs in any stages of startups; 5.Requests the European Commission to review Small Business Act to reduce the administrative burden on businesses.
1.According to European Startup Monitor (ESM), nearly 70% of founders use their savings when starting their own company. 2.According to Fundable, 44% of venture investments go to early-stage companies. 3.Invest Europe Investor Search is a platform for finding potential funding for a business. 4.Startup Europe is an initiative of the European Commission designed to connect startups, investors, accelerators, entrepreneurs, corporate networks, universities and the media through an array of networks. 5.Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) connects entrepreneurs all over the world and aims to guide them in expanding and improving their businesses. 6.Small Business Act (2008) invites the EU countries to simplify and improve the quality of legislation.