MEPCSEEBucharest2015 FirstModelEuropeanParliament CentralandSouthEast EuropeanRegionalSession Sunday27thSeptembertoFridayOctober2nd2015 MEP CSEE – The Model European Parliament Central and South East Europe The Model European Parliament Central and South East European Region programme is a non-partisan EU youth leadership programme for adolescents from Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and the candidate countries the FYR of Macedonia and Serbia, and the neighbouring countries Moldova, Bosnia/Herzegovina and Montenegro. The aim of the MEP CSEE Region programme is to develop interest and skills in addressing high level international issues jointly among high-school students in the participating countries of the Central and South-East European region. The programme is a training ground for future leaders and politicians. The vision of the MEP CSEE Region network is to: + Build relationships among the youth in the Central and South East European Region. + Penetrate common CSEE regional issues. + Give insight into each individual’s potential to affect society’s development, both nationally and internationally. + Focus on trade, industry, politics and culture. + Give an insight into modern democracy and the parliamentary system, using the European Parliament as an example. + Develop debating skills in large international forums The working language during the Model European Parliament session is English. Six students are chosen to represent each member country. Together they comprise a delegation. Each delegate represents their native country in a committee to discuss highlevel international issues. The committee members’ common goal is drafting a resolution paper, i.e. a summary of points of consensus providing suggestions and solutions to issues and conflicts in the EU. At the end of the parliamentary week the resolution is presented and defended in the General Assembly. The resolutions passed are forwarded to EU representatives in the participating countries. The regional dimension of the MEP programme encompasses also cultural and social events, which give the participants the opportunity to experience the diversity of the participating countries in the MEP CSEE region, and be part of numerous social events, such as teambuilding, sightseeing, along with living with a family in the host country. In addition to the intense and exciting programme there is an opportunity for the participants to explore the host country together with new-found international friends. The Model European Parliament (MEP) programme was founded in 1994 to educate young people about European cooperation. The MEP’s goal is to provide a venue for the young adults of Europe to network and experience European integration at first hand by working on common European issues. The programme develops political awareness and an understanding of Europe’s diversity. The MEP programme has successfully expanded into regional organizations in several parts of Europe. MEP Europe is organized into four Euroregional sections (MEP Baltic Sea Region, MEP Western European Region, MEP Central and South East European Region Page1of20 and the MEP Mediterranean Region) each headed by a regional coordinator. As in the MEP BSR since 2004, Euroregional networking and annual sessions are to follow in the other three regions of Europe, opening up further opportunities for participation. An MEP Alumni branch will cater for the needs of former participants, offering a whole range of post-MEP activities and events. Sessions in the Euroregions take place once or twice a year in a different capital of the region. MEP CSEE takes up its activities with a session in Bucharest Sept.27th to Oct.2nd 2015. MEP Central & South East European Region – MEP CSEE Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, Serbia, FYRoMacedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Moldova MEP CSEER coordinator: Andras Sztrokay www,mepcsee.eu email: [email protected] tel.: +36 203 156 724 Patrons of the MEP CSEE session in Bucharest • • Mr.Cristian Busoi, Member of the European Parliament Mrs.Rodica Cherciu, Ministry of Education Page2of20 WELCOME NOTE FROM MEP EUROPE On the occasion of the 1st Central and South East European Model European Parliament session it is a great pleasure and honour for me to congratulate Romania on the success of this project and to express my gratitude to all those who made this Model European Parliament session possible in Bucharest. Especially I want to thank the American International School of Bucharest and Partnership for Europe Association who with great enthusiasm have supported this prestigious European youth programme. In particular I wish to thank Ian Edwards and Victor Drujinin who with great commitment and drive have undertaken this pioneering task of organising and hosting this unique session that will find its place in the annals of MEP history. Twenty-one years ago the Model European Parliament was founded to give young people an insight into the process of European integration and to raise their awareness of European citizenship. During this period the MEP has spread throughout the EU and beyond to twenty eight member states and four candidate countries. With EU enlargement, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia joining and candidate countries being integrated into the programme it was felt that on top of the international MEP conferences smaller sessions and organisations, in what are now four MEP regions, needed developing. MEP BSR for almost fifteen years has been the leading light organising two annual sessions in the Baltic Sea region. After a tentative start in 2002, MEP CSEE returns with a session in Bucharest. Soon MEP Med and MEP West will follow running regular euroregional conferences too. Meeting among neighbours to discuss neighbourhood problems as well as EU and global issues is without a doubt more difficult a task than negotiating with others from far afield. Decisions made and solutions found have a more direct impact on our lives in the region. Any common denominator therefore is more important than anything that sets us apart and leads to unpleasant gestures and strife. It will be our task to champion consensus finding to allow for sustainable and peaceful growth in our region, the EU and in global affairs. I truly hope that this week of European youth parliamentarism will help to promote the idea of diversity as being one far from dividing people but on the contrary as enriching our lives and thinking. I wish you all the best, above all lively discussions contributing to Europe’s future. We know that you can and will make a difference for the better. I wish you a most successful 1st MEP Central and South East European regional conference in Bucharest. I am convinced that MEP CSEE will remain a healthy and lively part of the Model European Parliament family. On behalf of MEP Europe Gottfried D. Oehl MEPEuroperepresentative,www.mepeurope.eu Page3of20 WELCOME NOTE FROM MEP ROMANIA I am proud to speak on behalf of MEP Romania and Partnership for Europe Association. Our activities in the field of diplomacy have become way more efficient since we were accepted in the Model European Parliament program. This program has never had a regional session for Central and South-East Europe and at the request of our friends from Hungary we accepted to organise the first MEP session for this region - and we kept our word. The most important partners of our organization, Mr Ian Edwards and American International School of Bucharest help us to realize this objective. Therefore I welcome you to the First Regional Session of MEP for Central and South-East Europe. You have both the privilege of being the path openers of the upcoming Regional Sessions of our countries and the privilege of discussing regional issues of high importance for your future as European citizens. Taking into consideration the current political and economic situations, when the future of new EU politics is practically being decided, you are the only ones I put my faith in, and I strive to a future of preserved values of the EU. The lack of cohesion concerning the issues we deal with on the EU level and in EU foreign affairs has led to the immigrant crisis, the economic crisis and many others…Our generation has both the duty to be more united than any other combined with the duty to keep Europe in a proper shape, united against the daily noticeable destabilizing tendencies. MEP program is without doubt the most efficient program for young Europeans who wish to learn EU politics in a practical way, who aspire to become active European citizens and…obviously the next generation who will run the EU politics . Last but not least I would like to thank the host families who warmly and open-heartedly took in the participants of this session. I wish you success and hope that during this week you will enjoy your presence in Bucharest, Romania. Success! Victor Drujinin On behalf of MEP ROMANIA and Partnership for Europe Association Page4of20 WELCOME NOTE FROM MEPCSEE Venerable Presidency and Committee chairing teams, Honorable Delegates, It is an honour for me to welcome you to the first ever MEP Central and South East European Session in Bucharest. My sincere gratitude goes out to the organisers, our hosts The Romanian Parliament, The American International School of Bucharest and The Partnership for Europe Association and all the host families. We have long been dreaming about being able to provide you with a new level of MEP experience, for you to work not only at a national or European level, but also at a regional one. Now our dream has come true: MEP CSEE is happening in Bucharest. When putting together the issues for your committees, my colleagues were very well aware that these topics should be relevant not only to you, but also to the part of Europe we live in. But regardless of the very subjects that are up for debate, in days when our shared European values are being challenged, when our borders are closed and reopened on a daily basis, the pure fact that you, young people from Central and South Eastern Europe unite to discuss solutions to European problems, is more symbolic than ever. You have all assembled here in Bucharest to enjoy the hospitality of a wonderful people and experience a challenging and inspiring meeting, and I am certain that you will make the most of it. But remember: MEP is more than an event – it is responsibility. You are responsible for what you say and what you do today – and tomorrow. You are responsible for the future. You are responsible for Europe. I wish you to have the will and courage to fulfil this responsibility. Have a very fruitful first regional session – enjoy writing history! Best wishes, András Sztrókay MEP CSEE Coordinator Page5of20 Greetings MEP Participants! I am pleased to once again be working with the Model European Parliament organization as the coordinator of the program at the American International School of Bucharest (AISB). After an initial foray with two students participating in the international session this past spring in Naples, Italy, it’s my great pleasure to see AISB expanding its involvement with this regional session in Bucharest. I have been involved with the MEP since 2006, back when I was working at MEF International School in Istanbul, Turkey. I was actually involved in planning the Istanbul International MEP session in 2010, despite not being there (I was working in Singapore from 2010-2012). I am a great believer in the value of the MEP program and wish to see as many of students in Romania as possible take part in the program. I believe engagement with European and international issues is of great importance, and will help foster a European identity as well as develop a sense of unity with other European countries. I wish all the best to all participants and hope you enjoy the regional session! Ian Edwards IBMYP&DPEnglishTeacher/TOKCoordinator On behalf of MEP American International School of Bucharest Page6of20 WELCOME NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENCY Honourable Delegates and Committee Presidents, Welcome to the first regional session of the Model European Parliament Central and South East Europe in Bucharest. Authentic, natural and cultural are the words that best capture the essence of Romania, a dynamic country rich in history, arts and scenic beauty located in South Eastern Europe. For most of you it may seem easy to imagine a world without Romania. So many negative images from this emerging country in Eastern Europe have gone around the globe these past eight years since joining the European Union. Nevertheless, there is an eclectic mix of facts binding Romanian culture to its neighbours and many other EU Member States. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking of vampires? There is no young adult that has never come across the bloody legend of count Dracula. So why not see Romania as a „fang-tastic“destination for vampire lovers. But let me give you some more enlightened thoughts about Romania. The first pen, insulin, the jet plane are just a few of the inventions made by Romanians. Although there are more interesting facts to know about our culture there are some incredible achievements performed by Romanian athletes: the first ever 10 in the history of gymnastics was given to Nadia Comaneci at the Olympic Games in 1976, and in 1986 Steaua Bucharest won the Champions League title. Surprisingly, the second most spoken language at Microsoft is Romanian. But let us go back to the most important parts of our local culture; we are used to being called the owners of the most delicious dishes and wines in the world! We are happy to welcome you to Bucharest, our lively capital city, for you to gather the experience of a unique MEP session held in the world´s largest civilian building, the Romanian Palace of the Parliament. It is up to you to use your imagination and come up with creative solutions to pressing current issues the EU is facing. On the whole we can promise you a once in a lifetime cultural and intellectual experience! Dear all: Bucharest waits for you. Maria Hajdu, President (MEP Romania) Kay Kaufmann, Vice President (MEP Austria) and Zan Hozjan Vice President (MEP Slovenia) Page7of20 MEP Central & South East European Region FIRST MEP CSEE Session in Bucharest Sunday, September 27th – Friday, October 2nd 2015 Final programme Sunday 27 September Directors/teachers/ Delegates 10:00 – 17:00 Arrival of the delegations at Otopeni airport/Gare de Nord bus terminal and transferred by minibus to the American International School of Bucharest Bulevardul Pipera 196, Voluntari 077190 Bucharest +40 21 204 4300 Refreshments will be served at the receiving school 12:00 - 18:00 Host families pick up their guests at the receiving schools Evening Delegates have dinner and spend the evening with their host families Directors/teachers stay at Hotel Duke Bulevardul Dacia 33 București 010403 +40 21 317 4186 20:30 – 22:00 Welcome refreshments for directors/teachers at the hotel Briefing on the session Page8of20 Monday 28 September 7:30-8:00 AISB homestay students transported to AISB and shuttled by bus to Opening Ceremony location 9:00-11:00 (teachers and delegates will be present at 8:20) Opening Ceremony of the First CSEE Regional Session at Palace of the Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, București Speakers: • H. E. Lazar Comanescu, Representative Romanian Presidency • Mr. Mihai Fifor, Romanian Parliament, the Senat of Romania • Mr.Valeriu Zgonea, President of the Chamber of Deputies • Mr.Cristian Busoi, Member of the European Parliament • H.E. Victoria Popescu, Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Mrs.Rodica Cherciu, Ministry of Education • Mr.Stanescu Adrian, Representative of the Municipality of Bucharest • Mr. Gottfried D. Oehl , Representative MEP Europe • Mr.Victor Drujinin, President Partnership for Europe Association • Ms.Hajdu Maria, President of the General Assembly Mr. Kay Kaufmann and Mr Zan Hozjan Vice Presidents Heads of delegations from participating countries 11:30-13:00 Team Building programme – visiting Bucharest (exploration walks) 13:15-15:20 Lunch for students and teachers/directors offered by Partnership for Europe Association , Complexul Studentetsc Tei, Oltetului Street 30 no. 15:45-18:30 Committee Meetings Location for the committee meetings: American International School of Bucharest Bulevardul Pipera 196, Voluntari 077190, Romania +40 21 204 4300 Evening Delegates spend the evening with host families, 19:30-22:00 Teachers’ dinner at Herăstrău Park Pescarus Restaurant offered by Partnership for Europe Association Page9of20 Tuesday 29 September 7:30-8:00 AISB homestay students transported to AISB 8:00-12:30 Committee Meetings for delegates American International School of Bucharest Bulevardul Pipera 196, Voluntari 077190, Romania +40 21 204 4300 12:45-13:30 Lunch for delegates and teachers at AISB 13:45-16:45 Committee Meetings for delegates Guided tour for teachers in the city of Bucharest 17:00 -18:00 Approval Panel, printing of resolutions 17:30 – 18:15 Refreshments at American International School of Bucharest 18:30 – 20:00 Cultural evening Auditorium, AISB Delegations present song/dance/performance of their respective country Romanian Folk performance Page10of20 Wednesday 30 September 7:30-8:00 AISB homestay students transported to AISB 8:30- 11:30 Delegation Meetings-AISB 11:30 –13:30 Lobbying at AISB 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch for delegates at AISB 14:30 – 18:00 Supervised visits downtown for delegations (the delegations to be accompanied by members of the Partnership for Europe Association) PIATA UNIRII-host families will pick up their students from this metro location. AISB homestay students will be accompanied to the Pipera metro station to be picked up by their respective families. 8:30 -18:00 Excursion to Sinaia, Peles Castle and Brasov for teachers/directors Thursday 1 October 7:30-8:00 AISB homestay students transported to AISB then shuttled to the Parliament Teachers and Delegates will be present at 8:20 General Assembly in Palace of the Parliament 9:00-12:30 Debate of first 3 resolutions (1-3) 12:35-14:35 Lunch 14:40-17:00 Debate of final 3 resolutions (4-6) 17:10-17:40 Closing Ceremony Strada Izvor 2-4, București Speakers: Mr. Zoltan Csapodi , Representative of MEP CSEE, NC MEP Hungary Ms. Hajdu Maria, President of the General Assembly AISB homestay students will go from the parliament to the Farewell Reception, accompanied by their respective teacher/director 19:00-21:00 Friday 2 October Farewell Reception Departure of Delegations Page11of20 DELEGATIONS PER COUNTRY AUSTRIA Laetitia Rheintaller Jasmin Weber Gabriel Paulus Ariane Fazeny Andrei Iuhasz Emil Nusser BULGARIA Alexander Yanev George Borisov Atanas Markov Martin Stoyanov Alexander Dokev Petra-Maria Bezovska GERMANY Svenja Steenfadt Lea Laux Velten Schroeter Malou Mayr Jan Schelhaas Franka Ibald HUNGARY Virág Noémi Hódi Miklós Cervenak Andrea Angeli Bence Nyúzó Örs Patrik Szunyogh Sára Papp FYR MACEDONIA Mario Cholanchevski Elisa Maes Gjentil Abazi Mila Malinovska Mila Hasanovikj Anastasia Moussoura ROMANIA Tataru Mihai Arcidiacono Anne-Marie Secareanu Alexandra Plesoiu Irena Cheran Daria Rares Sangiorzan Page12of20 SLOVENIA Grega Novak Sara Seršen Nuša Dijak Zala Kerec Zala Peterka SERBIA Marina Banašević Nevena Zlatanović Aleksandar Orlić Mina Radončić Jana Kovačević Vladana Banašević PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AUSTRIA TheresianischeAkademie Favoritenstrasse5 Wien,1040 AkademischesGymnasium Akademiestrasse26 Salzburg,5020 BG/BRGKlosterneuburg Buchberggasse31 Klosterneuburg,3400 BULGARIA FirstEnglishLanguageSchool KnyazAlexanderDondukov60 Sofia Page13of20 GERMANY LatinaAugustHermannFrancke Franckeplatz1,Haus42 D-06110Halle/Saale Hilda-GymnasiumKoblenz Kurfürstenstr.40-42 56068Koblenz HochwaldGymnasium AmKaisergarten1 D-66687Wadern Goethe-GymnasiumSchwerin JohannesR.BecherStraße10 D-19059Schwerin LeibnitzschuleWiesbaden Zietenring9 D–65195Wiesbaden HUNGARY ELTETrefortÁgoston Gyakorlógimnázium Trefortutca8 Budapest SZTEGyakorloGimnaziumes AltalanosIskolaSzentharomsag utca2,Szeged VargaKatalinSecondary School,Szolnok FYR MACEDONIA NOVAInternationalSchools Prashka2,Skopje,1000 Page14of20 SLOVENIA GimnazijaFrancaMiklošiča Prešernovaulica34,9240 Ljutomer SERBIA PrvaBeogradskagimnayija CaraDusana61,Beograd DesetagimnazijaMihajloPupin, Belgrade ROMANIA PartnershipforEuropeAssociation GrigoreMoisilstreet5no.Bucharest AmericanInternationalSchoolof Bucharest-BulevardulPipera 196,Voluntari077190 NationalCollegeIonNeculce IonNeculcestreet5no., Bucharest NationalCollegeSf.Sava Berthelotstreet23no.Bucharest Page15of20 COMMITTEES AND ISSUES 1.COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION With tensions between various religious groups, and current events highlighting violence and discrimination against certain religions, how can the EU foster the integration of religious groups in a diverse European society and promote interfaith dialogue? CP Adrian Olteanu (ROM) Co CP: Saam Mahmoodian (AUT) SMO/CP: Peter Csitkovics (HU) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Laetitia Rheintaller F Alexander Yanev M Svenja Steenfadt F Virág Noémi Hódi F Dina Hasanovikj F Grega Novak M Marina Banašević F Secareanu Alexandra F AUSTRIA BULGARIA GERMANY HUNGARY FYR MACEDONIA SLOVENIA SERBIA ROMANIA 2. COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY With slow progress in achieving gender parity across Europe in both political positions and the private sector, what is the role of women in perpetuating inequality in the workplace? To what extent should the EU and Member States take more radical action in order to unlock the full potential of Europe’s female labour force? CP : Edit Laura Liptak (HU) Co CP: Irina Banischka (FYROM) SMO/ CP: Emma Heiling (AUT) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Jasmin Weber Atanas Markov Velten Schroeter Andrea Angeli Gjentil Abazi Sara Seršen Nevena Zlatanović Cheran Daria F M M F M F F F AUSTRIA BULGARIA GERMANY HUNGARY FYR MACEDONIA SLOVENIA SERBIA ROMANIA Page16of20 3. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH Improving the hardware and software towards a single European energy market?Which further steps should the EU take to ensure all Member States have access to energy that is affordable, competitively priced, secure and environmentally sustainable? CP: Armend Kjermini (FYRoM) Co CP: Antonia Otto (GERMANY) SMO/CP:Nathalie Komissarova (AUT) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Gabriel Paulus M Alexander Dokev M Jan Schelhaas M Sára Papp F Mila Malinovska F Aleksandar Orlić M Tataru Mihai M AUSTRIA BULGARIA GERMANY HUNGARY FYR MACEDONIA SERBIA ROMANIA 4. COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS The fear of rising ‘benefit tourism’ seems to be a result of unequal access to social benefits within the Union. How should basic EU liberties be safeguarded whilst considering the socio-economic pressures placed upon the welfare systems of Member States? CP: Thomas Sun (AUT) Co CP: Socol Theodor Simion (ROM) SMO/CP: Antonia Frey (AUT) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ariane Fazeny George Borisov Lea Laux Miklós Cervenak Mario Cholanchevski Nuša Dijak Mina Radončić Irena Plesoiu F M F M M M F F AUSTRIA BULGARIA GERMANY HUNGARY FYR MACEDONIA SLOVENIA SERBIA ROMANIA Page17of20 5. COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS The question of growing unemployment among young people in the European Union: Increasingly unemployment, especially amongst the younger generation, is becoming a serious problem within the European Union. Which measures can the EU take to stimulate the participation of young people in the labour market – or should fighting unemployment be considered a national responsibility? CP: Livian Enachescu (AUT/ROM) Co CP: Ana-Maria Mocanita (ROM) SMO/CP: Blagoi Aureliu Stefania (ROM) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Andrei Iuhasz Anastasia Moussoura Örs Patrik Szunyogh Martin Stoyanov Zala Kerec Jana Kovačević Malou Mayr Rares Sangiorzan M F M M F F F M AUSTRIA FYR MACEDONIA HUNGARY BULGARIA SLOVENIA SERBIA GERMANY ROMANIA 6. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY The question of juvenile health:Should the EU play a role in protecting juveniles from alcohol and drug abuse, smoking and unhealthy eating habits? If so, how should EU regulation relate to national regulation in this field? How can the member states of the EU cooperate to safeguard the health of young people against mental stress, alcohol abuse, smoking and poor levels of nutrients? What role can schools and educational programmes play? CP: Mihaela Miova (FYRoM) Co CP: Daria Ionas (AUT/ROM) SMO/CP: Gheorghe Viorel-Andrei (ROM) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Emil Nusser M AUSTRIA Elisa Maes F FYR MACEDONIA Petra-Maria Bezovska F BULGARIA Zala Peterka F SLOVENIA Bence Nyúzó F HUNGARY Vladana Banašević F SERBIA Franka Ibald F GERMANY Arcidiacono Anne Marie F ROMANIA Page18of20 PROCEDURE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY • Read out textual changes by a member of the Committee • Read out resolution by a member of the Committee • Opening Speech about 3 minutes; held by a member of the Committee • Short factual questions • Amendment • Presentation of the amendment about 3 minutes; held by the submitter of the amendment • Questions answered by the submitter of the amendment • Speech against the amendment about 2 minutes; held by a member of the Committee • Vote yes / no ( no abstentions ) • Open debate • Speech against the resolution about 2 minutes; held by a member of the assembly • Speech in favour of the resolution about 2 minutes; held by a member of the Committee • Vote yes / no / abstention Page19of20 www.mepcsee.eu Page20of20
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