Prizren 2018 - Resolution Booklet by Realdo Silaj

RESOLUTION BOOKLET

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Table of Contents Motion for resolution by the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)

Motion for resolution by the Committee on Employment ans Social Affairs (EMPL)

Motion for resolution by the Committee on Human Rights (DROI)

Motion for resolution by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)

Motion for resolution by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO)

Motion for resolution by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)

Fact Sheets

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY Unequal representation: Research increasingly shows that women are still underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields all around Europe. What steps can governments take in order to increase gender equality and representation in STEM jobs? Submitted by: Marigonë Arifi (XK), Lirika Berisha (XK), Verona Hasani (XK), Eron Imeri (XK), Elmedina Jashari (XK), Zana Meta (XK), Fatbardha Salihu (XK), Livia Seferi (AL), Aurita Sherifi (XK), Igor Stojkov (MK), Kaltrina Vershevci (XK), Pello Bordegaray (ES, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Alarmed by the underrepresentation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields since currently: i. women only form 40% of the labour force within these fields, ii. some countries have less than 20% female representation in STEM jobs, B. Deeply disturbed by discrimination towards women in STEM jobs, restricting them from contributing with their ideas in these fields, C. Further alarmed by women’s impediments to stand up and protest for themselves due to different uncertainties they may have, including the ineffectiveness of such demonstrations, D. Deeply concerned by the difficulties women face in accessing full-time jobs due to prejudice by companies about a potential pregnancies, E. Contemplating that according to the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) women in the EU earn on average 16% less than men, showing the current existing gender pay gap, F. Having examined the obstacles women find in reaching leadership positions both in the public and private sectors, G. Deeply regretting the lack of feminine role-models in STEM jobs, which makes women lose the initiative in pursuing such careers, H. Having studied that women prefer to seek employment in the public sector, as it provides better working conditions and a higher level of job security than the private sector, I. Disappointed by women being discouraged from pursuing careers in STEM fields due to gender stereotypes, J. Emphasising that only one-third of the women who attained doctorates in the EU have accounted for STEM jobs according to Eurostat, K. Noting with concern the strong influence of gender stereotypes on private companies’ hiring criteria, further alienating women from certain positions,

L. Emphasising the importance and influence that the media has in treating gender equality issues given its influence in contemporary society, M. Aware of the increase in importance and acceptance the figure of the “superwoman” is starting to take nowadays, causing impossibilities for women to reconcile their job with their private life, N. Perturbed by the lack of transparency private companies in STEM fields show in regards to the number of women working within them;

Regulation of the labour market 1. Calls upon the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) gender initiative to hold trainings directed towards human resources departments of private companies, aimed at increasing awareness of women’s ability to reconcile a full-time job with their private life; 2. Supports Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) which provide assistance to women in protest of gender pay gap issues in their countries; 3. Has resolved the European Commission to carry on investigations in regards to the underrepresentation of women in STEM jobs; 4. Asks the OECD to organise conferences where successful women in STEM jobs can hold speeches to motivate the young female generations to further pursue a career in such fields; 5. Solemnly affirms the need to work towards gender equality in the private sector to ensure it provides the stability for women which the public sector does; Gender Gap in STEM jobs 6. Calls upon the WISE campaign for the expansion of its mission among all Member States by organising summer programmes and social clubs aimed at motivating young girls to pursue STEM careers; 7. Considers the creation of a new organisation aimed at motivating young girls in being interested in STEM fields by: a) manufacturing toys designed to promote gender equality, b) creating online courses for women to learn the benefits of studying in STEM fields, c) organising extracurricular activities such as science fairs and mathematics competitions; 8. Decides to form a network of Member States’ ambassadors aimed at building a dynamic future and inclusive economy through providing young women with a platform to share their ideas, skills and perspectives;

Education and Stereotypes 9. Recommends Member States to promote the creation of cultural events aimed at normalising breaking down stereotypes which women face in their everyday life; 10. Transmits the â&#x20AC;&#x2039;European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students (ERASMUS) in providing further scholarships for students in STEM fields; Private Sector and the Media 11. Calls upon private companies to implement the European Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Strategic Engagement for Gender Equality, with the final objective of not considering gender as a requirement when hiring workers; 12. Emphasises the duty of the media in respecting the Universal Declaration of the Human Rights, which highlights that all citizens are born equal in dignity and rights; 13. Calls upon the European Commission to create legislation implementing the six months maternity leave for women and three months for men in all Member States; 14. Invites Member States to encourage private companies in their countries in being more transparent in regards to their hiring processes and employee statistics.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS Bridging the gap: With youth unemployment staggering across Europe and reaching up to 55% in Kosovo as of July 2018, what measures can governments take in order to ensure the integration of young people into the job market? Submitted by: Hajdin Alimehaj(XK), Ihsmira Çabej (AL), Aja Çela (AL), Liburn Fejza (XK), Agan Haziri (XK), Krios Hyqmeti (AL), Ujana Kabashi (XK), Barbara Kalemasi (AL), Era Mane (AL), Ejsi Vula (Chariperson, AL)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Noting with regret that young people suffer lower wages, the denial of their rights as workers and unfair taxation to a larger extent than adults, thereby increasing youth unemployment, B. Keeping in mind that the main difficulty in finding work with decent conditions for youth lies in their lack of professional experience, C. Aware that the gender pay gap in the labour market also affects young people, D. Emphasising that increasing the retirement age might decrease the availability of jobs for young people, E. Pointing out that youth unemployment in developing countries is a push factor for youth migration to countries which already suffer youth unemployment, leading to wage dumping and compromising the chances to find work with acceptable pay for local youth, F. Having examined that only 38% of the European youth agree that their educational system provides them with a sufficient skillset for their job, G. Further noting that internships are often poorly paid if not unpaid across Member States, H. Regretting that the youth’s difficulty in finding work despite having completed higher education can lead to a lack of motivation for participating in the job market altogether, I. Deeply disturbed by a mismatch between the labour market’s current needs and the jobs that young people are preparing for, J. Noting with concern that 10.8% of young people in the EU are Not in Education Employment, or Training (NEETs), K. Recalling that employees of the public sector enjoy higher levels of job security as well as better working hours and wage conditions;

Regulation of the Labour Market 1. Reminds Member States to enforce the regulations imposed by EU labour law; 2. Recommends Member States to revise their tax policies to make them fairer towards young workers; 3. Requests Member States to further implement gender equality laws in various labour sectors; 4. Endorses the Second Gender Equality Strategy to continue reducing the gender pay gap; 5. Hopes Member States improve their monitoring of hiring criteria in the private sector; Increased Competition 6. Condemns the prospect of increasing the retirement age; 7. Encourages Member States to tighten the implementation of minimum wage policies and age wage gaps; 8. Expresses its appreciation for the European Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial and technical support towards organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in their attempts to regulate the ratio between migrant and local employment rates all across Europe;

Training and Professionals 9. Supports initiatives such as the European Job Mobility Portal (EURES) to continue matching the needs of the labour market with qualified job seekers; 10. Further supports the Member States in their implementation of training subsidies, Public Employment Programs (PEP) and initiatives for youth entrepreneurship and innovation; 11. Encourages Member States to promote education and vocational training for fields in high demand in the labour market; 12. Further hopes governments in the Western Balkans cooperate with organisations such as RYCO in providing youth with professional training; 13. Further encourages Member States to follow the example of Germany in including dual degrees in their educational system; 14. Welcomes reforms such as the Youth Guarantee and the September Guarantee in supporting youth employment.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS Sharing responsibilities: Bearing in mind that the current systems for the relocation of refugees arriving into the EU is being questioned by Member States, what kind of measures could be taken in order to guarantee a fair allocation and to disburden arrival states such as Greece and Italy? Submitted by: Dafina Aliu (XK), Elna Eshrefi (XK), Anxhela Gjini (AL), Yll Hoxha (XK), Edonita Kashtanjeva (XK), Guri Mazreku (XK), Blerina Morina (XK), Fëllënza Sylaj (XK), Krenare Ymeri (XK), Megi Bakiasi (AL, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Noting with deep regret that arrival states such as Italy and Greece are facing an unexpected overflow of migrants, resulting in a lack of necessary facilities such as accommodation and adequate health care, B. Keeping in mind that such lack of specialised staff and facilities at the borders leads to an ever growing violation of refugees’ human rights, C. Deeply concerned by the perpetual violation of refugees’ human rights by people smugglers, emboldened by the difficulty for refugees to enter Member States legally, D. Alarmed by the high number of refugees suffering from mental health issues such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) resulting from shocking experiences occurring during their journey and their stay in camps, E. Aware of the unfitting EU policy framework for migrant integration which has proven to have no short-term efficiency, F. Deeply aware that certain Member States refuse to fulfill their obligations under the 2nd Emergency Relocation Scheme due to the fear of terrorism and fragile economic and social conditions, G. Pointing out the negative influence of misinformation and biased media coverage of the refugee crisis on public opinion, H. Contemplating the influence of public opinion on migration policies in host countries; Social and humanitarian issues 1. Notes with approval the initiative of the European Commission towards a reform in Enhancing Legal Avenues to Europe; 2. Congratulates the work of Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) such as Amnesty International and The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe for their contribution in providing legal pathways to Europe;

3. Invites Member States to integrate refugees in the labour market by: a) introducing standardised exams aiming to evaluate the professional capacities of educated refugees, b) recognising their diplomas in case of satisfactory results; 4. Further invites Member States to organise cultural events and fairs to familiarise refugees with their host country and local culture; Logistical and organisational barriers 5. Proposes the creation of safe zones in arrival states providing refugees with proper living conditions while they await the conclusion of asylum procedures; 6. Calls upon the European Commission and Frontex to increase the number of officers working at borders and implement high quality technology in order to ensure surveillance and security; 7. Draws attention to the common database managed by Eurostat and its possible usage to ensure a fair allocation of refugees and facilities; Political sensitivity of the migration issue 8. Invites Member States, in particular Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, to fulfill their obligations under the 2nd Emergency Relocation Scheme; 9. Expresses its appreciation of the European Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal towards a Common European Asylum System; 10. Approves the amendments proposed to the Dublin III Regulation by the European Commission.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY The end of the tunnel?: Refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants are at heightened risk of psychotic, mood, substance use and post-traumatic stress disorders. What can be done in order to ensure effective care for refugees' mental health in host countries across the Europe? Submitted by: Vijon Baraku (XK), Blend Beluli (XK), Behar Bunjaku (XK), Dea Fetiu (XK), Iris Gjevori (AL), Tara Lawton (UK), Gjenisa Mandal (XK), Hristina Marković (RS), Aulona Selishta (XK), Leonor Amaral (PT, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Emphasising that refugees, according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, have the right of freedom from degrading treatment, which lacks enforcement in Member States, B. Fully believing in the influence that public opinion can have on upholding refugee rights, C. Recognising that refugees are five times more likely to need mental health care than the general population, D. Further emphasising the long bureaucratic process imposed on refugees in addition to the deplorable conditions of refugee camps, which affect their mental health, E. Deeply concerned by the lack of professional therapy and treatment provided to refugees suffering from mental illnesses, F. Noting the influence of physical health on mental health, G. Contemplating that refugee children often have higher levels with various investigations revealing rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from 50-90% and 6-40% major depression due to previous traumas, such as the loss of family members, death and continuous abuse, H. Confirming the lack of nutritious food in refugee camps, such as vegetables and fruit, affecting children’s mental as well as physical development, I. Keeping in mind that 20000 unaccompanied minors have entered the EU in 2017, J. Aware that four million refugee children are not enrolled in school in host countries, K. Noting with deep regret that refugee girls as young as four are exposed to sexual violence, L. Observing that refugees’ integration into host countries is hindered by them often being denied the opportunity to practice their culture and religion,

M. Bearing in mind that the efficiency of psychological treatment may be compromised by biased translation or incorrect interpretation from refugeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family members;

Refugee Rights 1. Calls for the European Commission to simplify the asylum application process, 2. Requests Member States to enlarge the existing refugee camps or create new ones, 3. Encourages Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to increase the amount of volunteers working in and donated items sent to refugee camps, 4. Invites the European Commission to provide funding to Member States for training their police forces on refugee rights and how to protect them, 5. Requests Member States to create special health care centres with professional translators to be situated on refugee camps, 6. Recommends Member States to employ more mental health professionals paired with translators for treating families in both refugee camps and host countries, Children 7. Urges Member States to create a special shelter to provide tailored care to unaccompanied minors, 8. Calls upon Member States to hire and assign child psychiatrists to refugee camps to treat sexually abused children, 9. Calls upon Member States to establish schools for refugees, where students are grouped according to local language proficiency, being offered basic language, maths, and orientation courses, Language and Culture 10. Calls upon Member States to hire more professional translators for refugee camps, 11. Calls upon NGOs to promote intercultural understanding by organising events such as trips to museums, proactive gatherings and cultural fairs, 12. Calls upon the European Commission to fund courses for the local language in the host country, 13. Calls upon Member States to set up tents for any religious practices in refugee camps.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS Battle for Brexit: With the publication of the new UK Brexit plan, the EU and the UK are far from reaching an agreement on post-Brexit relations, especially in regards to trade and economic collaboration. How can the EU make sure to maintain the UK as a trade partner whilst upholding fundamental values such as the four freedoms and the integrity of the single market? Submitted by: Flatra Hasimi (XK), Doruntina Hoti (XK), Klevi Karafili (Albania), Nesa Kapuska (XK), Flakresa Kurtheshi (XK), Mergim Morina (XK), Arber Qazimi (XK), Ekrem Rexha (XK), Drin Shabani (XK), Muhanned Veliu (XK), Arne van Rooijen (Chairperson, NL)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Emphasising that a Member State leaving the EU is a historically unprecedented event, B. Recognising that the United Kingdom (UK) may suffer economically due to higher tariffs following Brexit, C. Believing that both the UK and the EU should strive for an agreement which is satisfactory for both sides, D. Convinced that the EU should strive for a Brexit outcome which deters other Member States from following the UK’s example in leaving the EU, E. Acknowledging that individual relations between the UK and EU leaders have become more negative over the course of Brexit negotiations, F. Reaffirming that the integrity of the Single Market should not be changed in the interest of a leaving Member State, G. Aware that students in the EU may be limited in their ability to study in the UK due to administrative constraints, H. Noting with regret that EU Citizens living and working in the UK may be forced to leave the country, and vice versa;

Economic Collaboration with the EU & Strategy in Negotiating Brexit 1. Asks the European Commission to avoid major economic losses for the EU by aiming to make trade tariffs between the EU and the UK lower than standard World Trade Organisation (WTO) tariffs; 2. Urges the UK to pay the Divorce Bill as a prerequisite for visa-free travel and tariffs lower than WTO standards;

Fundamental Values 3. Expresses its approval of the European Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insistence on the inseparability of the four freedoms; Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rights 4. Calls upon the European Commission to aim for a Brexit negotiation outcome which exempts visa requirements for EU students studying in the UK and UK students studying in the EU.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS EU Time: With organisations such as EULEX and SAP already actively involved in the region, what further actions could the EU take in order to mediate relations between Kosovo - Serbia and to take the next step for EU accession? Submitted by: Xhemajl Berisha (XK), Rasim Bytyqi (XK), Pleurat Dervari (XK), Auron Gashi (XK), Leijal Leci (XK), Doruntina Maliqi (XK), Egzon Musliu (XK), Taulant Myrseli (XK), Vlere Tahiri (XK), Marlene Karstensen (NO, Chairperson)

The European Youth Parliament, A. Noting with concern that Kosovo’s accession to the EU is hindered by economic obstacles such as: i) high unemployment rates, with 30.5% of the Kosovar population out of work, ii) a sharp decline in the number of Kosovar factories after the war, resulting in low rates of production, iii) Kosovar exports covering imports for only 11.1%, B. Noting with regret that five Member States have not yet recognised Kosovo’s independence, hindering its accession into the EU, C. Deeply concerned about the prospect of a land swap between Kosovo and Serbia, which could hinder both parties from reaching stability, D. Having considered that European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) is currently supported by only 20% of the Kosovar population, stemming from its difficulties in assisting Kosovo in its work towards improving the justice system, fighting organised crime and corruption, and supporting the rule of law, E. Alarmed by the high level of corruption in Kosovo, resulting from a lack of transparency, present in both the judiciary, the executive, and the legislative branches of government, F. Noting with regret the lack of clarity of the draft status of the Association/Community of Serb Municipalities and the ambiguity regarding the extents of its executive competences, G. Keeping in mind that since the end of the Kosovo war, there are still 1648 people missing with no information on their whereabouts, representing a contentious obstacle to reaching an agreement between Kosovo and Serbia, H. Perturbed by the deplorable situation of minorities depriving both parties from cooperating and cohabiting in harmony, particularly referring to Kosovars living in Serbia and Serbs living in Kosovo;

Economic collaboration with the EU 1. Suggests Kosovo to make a long term economic advancement plan which includes: a) establishment of domestic factories with a focus on Kosovar-specific fields of production, b) increasing the market of domestically produced goods both nationally and internationally, c) increasing the level of commercialisation of domestic products within Kosovo, d) governmental investments in sectors that cater to a higher degree of tourism, Political Institutions and Conflict 2. Urges the five Member States that currently do not recognise Kosovo to recognise its independence following the remaining 23 Member States; 3. Calls upon the European Union External Action Service to include a quota in the staff of EULEX reserved for professional qualified Kosovars with a clear and independent track record; 4. Recommends that the Kosovar and Serbian governments do not engage in a land-swap of the respective minority-dominated areas of Presevo and Mitrovica; 5. Calls upon the European Commission to establish a temporary committee with representatives approved by the European Personnel Selection Office, aimed at: a) supervising the Kosovar Anti-Corruption Agency (AKK), b) helping kallxo.com in improving and broadening its already existing platform for the reporting of corruption, c) establishing a transparent and continuously updated register for corruption-related cases, d) raising general awareness about corruption through social platforms, educational trainings and conferences; 6. Encourages the Kosovar government to actively work towards meeting the requirements set out by the Stability and Association Agreement (SAA) for EU accession; 7. Endorses the SAA for already having had a positive impact on the educational system, health services, employment availability, rule of law, business, stability and prosperity in Kosovo;

Clarity in Agreements 8. Highly recommends the respective governments of Serbia and Kosovo to settle for either “Community” or “Association” in regards to the official name of the Community/Association of Serb Municipalities in Kosovo; 9. Asks that the Serbian government publicly explains the current draft for the Community/Association of Serb Municipalities in Kosovo; Ethnic conflict 10. Proposes the European Commission to bring into the agenda of the EU-facilitated Belgrade-Pristina dialogue the topic of missing people from the Kosovo War; 11. Invites the Kosovar and Serbian parliaments to establish a joint commission focused on investigating the circumstances regarding the disappearance of the 1648 people still missing from the war; 12. Expresses its appreciation to the Kosovar government for its decision in granting 2,603,077 Euro to measures revolving around the well-being of minorities, and suggests that Serbia adopts comparable measures whilst keeping in mind the relative size of minority groups in the respective countries;

FACT SHEETS 18

Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) - Fact Sheet The superwoman is a term used in sociology referring to an idea that has developed especially since the 1970s to define the role women have in Western Societies, as the increase of their presence in the workforce has not been coupled with the reduction in the amount of work women are expected to contribute as housewives and mothers The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, is the United Nations entity working for the empowerment of women. The WISE campaign is a movement to recognize noteworthy accomplishments by women in science and technology, with the mission of adding another 1 million women to the STEM workforce in the UK. The Erasmus Programme (EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) is a European Union (EU) Higher Education student exchange programme established in 1987.

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) - Fact Sheet International Labour Organisation (ILO) brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 member states to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. Public Employment Programs (PEP) Over the years, these ILO programmes have complemented employment creation by the private sector, and offered an additional policy instrument with which to tackle the problem of unemployment and underemployment. European Job Mobility Portal (EURES) portal gives access to more than 1 million job vacancies and nearly 31000 registered employers to find talented mobile job seekers. EURES and Your first EURES Job (YfEJ) are tools at the service of Member States to boost mobility and as a means to offer job opportunities. Dual degrees allow studying towards two different university degrees in parallel, either at the same institution or at different institutions. Second Gender Equality Strategy has an overall goal of the Strategy is to achieve the advancement and empowerment of women and hence the effective realisation of gender equality in Council of Europe member states by supporting the implementation of existing standards. This will be accomplished through the realisation of five strategic objectives which will also integrate the issue of multiple discrimination while taking into account the specific rights and needs of women and men throughout the life cycle. The Youth Guarantee is a commitment by all Member States to ensure that all young people under the age of 25 years receive a good quality offer of Employment, continued education, apprenticeship, traineeship within a period of four months of becoming unemployed or leaving formal education. The September Guarantee is a guarantee of an offer, made by the end of September, of an appropriate place in post-16 education or training for every young person completing compulsory education. Regional Youth Cooperation office (RYCO) is an independently functioning institutional mechanism, founded by the Western Balkans 6 participants aiming to promote the spirit of reconciliation and cooperation between the youth in the region through youth exchange programs.

Committee on Human Rights (DROI) - Fact Sheet 2nd Emergency Relocation Scheme was proposed as part of the European Agenda on Migration presented on 13 May 2015 by the Commission due to the unexpected flow of migrants and the tragic deaths of people attempting to cross the Mediterranean in illegal ways. Amnesty International in a non-governmental organisation specialised in legal advocacy, media attention, direct appeal campaigns, research and lobbying in the human rights domain. The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) is an ecumenical organisation that promotes the value of an inclusive community through advocating for refugees’ rights on a European and national level. Dublin III Regulation was adopted in 2003 and its aim was to determine that the country responsible for registering migrants and examining their asylum application would be the country of arrival. The regulation also makes sure that each claim gets a fair examination in one Member State. Therefore, the problem is not whether a legislation regulating equitable procedure exists, but whether it is efficient in the current conditions and what prevents it from being a solution to the crisis. Common European Asylum System is a proposal by the european commission that was the first to recognize asylum as a fundamental human right in the Geneva Convention. In the EU, all Member States share the same core values. Therefore, a common asylum system was agreed in order to assure effective and fair procedures. Frontex is the agency that is responsible for border control of the European Schengen Area, in coordination with the border and coast guards of Schengen Area Member States.

Enhancing legal avenues to Europe iâ&#x20AC;&#x2039; s a proposal by the European Commission aiming at the implementation of legal pathways for refugees to get to Europe, taking in consideration the risk of people smugglers. Common database on migrants â&#x20AC;&#x2039;is a structured set of data managed by Eurostat that provides information on international migration, number of national and non-national citizens in the population and data on acquisition of citizenship.

Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) - Fact Sheet The Single Market refers to the EU as a trading bloc, in which there are no internal trading barriers between Member States, and in which trade agreements with other states are negotiated collectively. The Single Market is composed of the four freedoms- the free movement of goods, meaning products can be sold without tariffs, the free movement of people, meaning European citizens can work in all Member States, the free movement of services, meaning European businesses can provide their services in all Member States and lastly the free movement of capital, meaning money can be moved around freely. The Divorce Bill refers to the amount of money the United Kingdom would have to pay the EU when they leave. This amount is based on the United Kingdom’s share of unpaid bills, loans, pensions and other liabilities the EU has gathered during its 44 years of EU membership. Tariffs are taxes on imports or exports between states or trading blocs The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is an intergovernmental organisation that regulates international trade. If the UK and EU were unable to reach an agreement, trade between the EU and UK would be managed under their standard

Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) - Fact Sheet The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) is one of the civilian missions under the Common Security and Defence Policy of the EU. The aim of the mission is to help Kosovar authorities establish independent and sustainable rule of law institutions, a necessary condition for EU membership. The EU-facilitated Belgrade-Pristina dialogue was initiated between the Serbian and Kosovar governments in 2011, with the aim to normalise relations between Kosovo and Serbia, promote cooperation, help them achieve progress on their path to EU membership, and to improve the lives of people in both countries. The Association/Community of Serb Municipalities in Kosovo was originally planned as a self-governing association of municipalities with majority Serb population in Kosovo, set to be established by 2015. However, conflict about the extent of its powers and disagreement regarding the interpretation of the agreement has led to its postponement. The European Union External Action Service is the diplomatic service and foreign and defence ministry of the European Union, in charge of for example the Common Security and Defence Policy (under which EULEX is created) The European Personnel Selection Office is responsible for selecting staff to work for the institutions and agencies of the European Union The Kosovo Anti-Corruption Agency (AKK) is responsible for dealing with instance of corruption in the country, initiating and developing procedures for detection and investigating, working with local actors, cooperates with public authorities. However, the AKK is often accused of experiencing high levels of corruption itself. Kallxo is an online platform for reporting corruption, fraud, conflict of interest, and other related cases of misuse of official position, negligence and cases on hampering the Kosovo citizens’ rights

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The Schwarzkopf Foundation is the international umbrella organisation of the European Youth Parliament (EYP). EYP Kosovo is an Initiative in the EYP network.