COMMITTEE TOPICS
Athens, Greece 10-13 April 2020 European Youth Parliament Greece
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COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS I (AFCO I) Brexit ever after: With rising challenges at the forefront of the European Union politics, notably the rise of extreme nationalist parties the Union is facing a crisis of values. How should the European Treaties be adapted to effectively confront the current political and social unrest, while strengthening the implementation of the EU core values of unity and solidarity? #Brexit #PoliticalExtreme #reform
COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS II (AFCO II) Barrel of gunpowder: Considering the recent pause of accession negotiations with countries such as North Macedonia and Albania: Should the European Union prioritise its enlargement or a closer cooperation within existing arrangements? #Balkans #Accession #enlargement #neighborhoodPolicy
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS (AFET) Trade wars EU VS US: With the European Green Deal including a carbon border tax as the cornerstones of the Unions decarbonisation strategy, which could result in further tension to the already strained EU-US relations. How should the EU position itself to achieve its climate and trade goals? #GreenNewDeal #Decarbonation #NorthAtlanticRelationship
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (AGRI) Farm to Fork: With conservative UN estimates suggesting 15% of global greenhouse gasses emissions coming from farming and taking into account the importance farming plays in the EU to ensure food safety and security; how should the Union balance its farming policy? #CAP #Farming #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Sustainability
COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (EMPL) The world after the fourth industrial revolution: With the growing presence of artiďŹ cial intelligence in the workplace, the contemporary labour force is facing major restructuring. What measures should the EU take in the ďŹ eld of education to ensure European citizens remain competitive in the job market of tomorrow? #AI #STEMEducation #workforce
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COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS (LIBE) Protecting the “European Way of Life”: In light of the findings of the European Commission’s 2019 Progress report on Turkey, how should the EU address the ongoing violations of human rights, while maintaining the cooperation required for addressing the refugee crisis and respecting multiculturalism? #Turkey #HumanRights #Refugees
COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY I (ITRE I) Life 2.0: Recent advancements in genetic engineering opened the doors for rapid development in the fields of synthetic biology and bioengineering, yet it also led to the birth of gene-edited twins in China in 2018. With the promise of personalised medicine and sustainable food sources, how can the EU best adapt its legislative framework to enable for further scientific study whilst also quelling any ethical concerns? #CrisprCas9 #Synbio #Biology #Ethics
COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY II (ITRE II) Sustainable and innovative growth for Europe: With a low number of startup unicorns, the EU is lagging behind significantly in terms of entrepreneurial activities. What approach should the EU take to ensure a fruitful yet sustainable environment for small and medium enterprises to grow? #Unicorns #startups #SME #Business
COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE (SEDE) From West to East: As tensions rise between the US and Iran, threatening the fragile stability in the middle east, what actions should the EU take with regards to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and its relationship to Iran in order to maintain multilateral stability while ensuring untroubled cooperation? #Iran #NuclearDeal #MiddleEast #Diplomacy
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM (TRAN) No place to call home: In light of the burden of mass tourism and gentrification on major European cities, what approach should the EU adopt towards safeguarding the sustainability of living in those cities? #Tourism #gentrification #Sustainability
Head-Organising Committee Vasilis Varsos // +30 698 347 0867 Christina Topali // +30 697 622 3476 Niki Veggou // +30 698 783 7865 E-mail // athens.nsc@eypgreece.org National Committee Vasilis Tsenes // +30 694 636 5824 E-mail // vasilis.tsenes@eypgreece.org