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Page 1: Resolution Booklet, 5th Western Regional Session of EYP Sweden

Resolution booklet

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Schedule

09:00 - 09:45 ENVI II

09:45 - 10:30 FEMM

10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break

10:45 - 11:30 DROI

11:30 - 12:15 AFCO

12:15 - 13:15 Lunch

13:15 - 14:00 SEDE

14:00 - 14:45 ENVI I

14:45 - 15:30 ITRE

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00 - Closing Ceremony

General rules The wish to speak is indicated by raising the Committee placard. The authority of the Board is absolute. Procedure and time settings

1. Presentation of the Motion for a Resolution (the Board read out the topic and introduce any Friendly Amendments, a member of the Proposing Committee reads out the Operative Clauses);

2. Points of Information (asked for by any Committees and answered by the Proposing Committee);

3. Defence Speech (maximum 3 minutes);

4. Attack Speeches

a. Attack Speech 1 (maximum 2 minutes); b. Attack Speech 2 (maximum 2 minutes); c. Response to Attack Speeches from proposing committee (maximum 90 seconds);

5. Open Debate on the whole Motion for a Resolution:

a. Debate structured by subheadings such that each round of debate focuses on one subheading,

b. Subheadings will be debated in the order that they are laid out in the resolution, at the discretion of the proposing committee,

c. other committees will critically compare alternative solutions or methods of achieving an objective

6. Summation Speech (maximum 3 minutes); 7. Voting procedure the votes are collected by the Chairpersons; 8. Announcement of the voting results by the Board.

Points of Information These are requests for brief explanations of the meaning of specific words and abbreviations. Please note that translations are not Points of Information. Points of Personal Privilege These are requests for a Delegate to repeat a point that was inaudible. Failure to understand the language being spoken does not make for a Point of Personal Privilege. Direct Responses

immediately be recognised by the Board and given the floor as soon as the point being made is concluded. A Direct Response can only be used to refer to and discuss the point made directly beforehand. If two or more Direct Responses are requested at once, the Board will decide which Committee to recognise. In this case, the second Direct Response shall only be held if it can be referred to the first Direct Response, so on and so forth.

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General rules The wish to speak is indicated by raising the Committee placard. The authority of the Board is absolute. Procedure and time settings

1. Presentation of the Motion for a Resolution (the Board read out the topic and introduce any Friendly Amendments, a member of the Proposing Committee reads out the Operative Clauses);

2. Points of Information (asked for by any Committees and answered by the Proposing Committee);

3. Defence Speech (maximum 3 minutes);

4. Attack Speeches

a. Attack Speech 1 (maximum 2 minutes); b. Attack Speech 2 (maximum 2 minutes); c. Response to Attack Speeches from proposing committee (maximum 90 seconds);

5. Open Debate on the whole Motion for a Resolution:

a. Debate structured by subheadings such that each round of debate focuses on one subheading,

b. Subheadings will be debated in the order that they are laid out in the resolution, at the discretion of the proposing committee,

c. other committees will critically compare alternative solutions or methods of achieving an objective

6. Summation Speech (maximum 3 minutes); 7. Voting procedure the votes are collected by the Chairpersons; 8. Announcement of the voting results by the Board.

Points of Information These are requests for brief explanations of the meaning of specific words and abbreviations. Please note that translations are not Points of Information. Points of Personal Privilege These are requests for a Delegate to repeat a point that was inaudible. Failure to understand the language being spoken does not make for a Point of Personal Privilege. Direct Responses

immediately be recognised by the Board and given the floor as soon as the point being made is concluded. A Direct Response can only be used to refer to and discuss the point made directly beforehand. If two or more Direct Responses are requested at once, the Board will decide which Committee to recognise. In this case, the second Direct Response shall only be held if it can be referred to the first Direct Response, so on and so forth.

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Points of Order These can be raised by the Chairperson if a Delegate feels the Board have not properly followed Parliamentary procedure. Ultimately, the authority of the Board is absolute. Defense Speech One member of the Proposing Committee delivers the Defence Speech from the podium. It is used to explain the rationale of the overall lines of the Resolution and convince the Plenary that the Resolution is worthy of being adopted. This speech can last a maximum of three (3) minutes. Attack Speeches An individual Delegate from a Committee other than that proposing the Resolution at hand delivers an Attack Speech from the podium. It reflects an individual opinion and is used to point out the flaws of the approach taken by the Proposing Committee and should propose alternative solutions. Oftentimes, an Attack Speech is concluded with an appeal to the Plenary not to adopt the Resolution in their present form. This speech can last a maximum of two (2) minutes. Summation Speech One or two members of the Proposing Committee deliver the Summation Speech from the podium; the microphone can only be passed once. It is used to summarise the Debate, respond to main, selected criticism and to once more explain why the chosen approach is the most sensible. It typically concludes with an appeal to vote in favour of the Resolution. This speech can last a maximum of three minutes.

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MOTION FOR RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND

FOOD SAFETY II

One in four Europeans has used illicit drugs: What can the EU do to reduce the social consequences associated with drug consumption, without promoting the usage of illicit

drugs?

Submitted by: Kevin Björklund (Schillerska gymnasiet), Hanna Blomstrand, (Mikael Elias Gymnasium Göteborg), Oscar Dahl (Tingsholmsgymnasiet), Kemal Memedov (Göteborgs Högre Samskola), Gustaf Sveréus (Donnergymnasiet), Agnes Tell (Bäckängsgymnasiet), Linda Miķelsone (LV) and André Nüßlein (DE)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Noting with deep concern that the majority of Member States have legislation that criminalises drug consumption,

B. Recognizing that drug addicts are segregated from the rest of society in terms of employment, housing and social life,

C. Deeply concerned by the high unemployment rate of drug addicts and the relationship between past drug use and unemployment throughout Europe,

D. Alarmed by the lack of drug education provided for teenagers who are the social group most likely to start using drugs,

E. Deeply disturbed by the fact that 70,000 EU citizens have died from a drug overdose in the last decade,

F. Acknowledging that the risk of spreading bloodborne infectious diseases is greater amongst drug users who share needles than those who are provided with clean needles;

1. Recommends that Member States establish National Needle Exchange programs that can be adapted to their individual healthcare infrastructures;

2. Endorses the allocation of European Commission funds to Non-Governmental Organisations in providing free syringes for drug consumers where Member States fail to do so;

3. Urges Member States to offer basic drugs education in schools which at bare minimum includes information on the consequences of drug consumption, social exclusion as a cause of drug abuse and available treatment for drug addicts;

4. Encourages Member States to subsidize companies that employ former addicts by paying half of their salary during the first year of employment;

5. Requests that Member States reform their drug consumption legislation by: a) decriminalising all drug consumption and possession,

b) only penalising citizens for possession if they are discovered to have a quantity of drugs that exceeds an average ten day supply;

6. Expresses its hope that Member States will provide free drug treatment and rehabilitation as a part of their national healthcare system.

Points of Order These can be raised by the Chairperson if a Delegate feels the Board have not properly followed Parliamentary procedure. Ultimately, the authority of the Board is absolute. Defense Speech One member of the Proposing Committee delivers the Defence Speech from the podium. It is used to explain the rationale of the overall lines of the Resolution and convince the Plenary that the Resolution is worthy of being adopted. This speech can last a maximum of three (3) minutes. Attack Speeches An individual Delegate from a Committee other than that proposing the Resolution at hand delivers an Attack Speech from the podium. It reflects an individual opinion and is used to point out the flaws of the approach taken by the Proposing Committee and should propose alternative solutions. Oftentimes, an Attack Speech is concluded with an appeal to the Plenary not to adopt the Resolution in their present form. This speech can last a maximum of two (2) minutes. Summation Speech One or two members of the Proposing Committee deliver the Summation Speech from the podium; the microphone can only be passed once. It is used to summarise the Debate, respond to main, selected criticism and to once more explain why the chosen approach is the most sensible. It typically concludes with an appeal to vote in favour of the Resolution. This speech can last a maximum of three minutes.

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Fact Sheet Syringe Provision/Needle Exchange: Governments or NGOs provide drug users with sterile injecting material, syringes, to consume drugs, such as heroin, intravenously. This is often done in special facilities that might also serve as a place to consume. Those rooms are called drug provision rooms.

Decriminalisation: The abolition of criminal penalties in relation to a certain act. The act itself remains illegal.

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MOTION FOR RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN´S RIGHTS AND GENDER

EQUALITY

Reportedly 45% of women in Europe have suffered from some form of physical violence in their lifetime. What measures should be taken by the European Union and its Member

States in order to combat all forms of gender based violence?

Submitted by: Ellen Eriksson (Göteborgs Högre Samskola), Erik Eriksson (Marks Gymnasium), Tannaz Hassanzadeh (Donnergymnasiet), Annie Linell (Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Trollhättan), Helena de Miranda (IHGR), Linnéa Romeling (Ingrid Segerstedts Gymnasium), Chayma Koucha (FR).

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Fully believing that gender inequality is an undeniable problem within the EU,

B. Realising that statistics regarding the issue of physical violence can be inaccurate due to the victims’ fear of reporting abuse,

C. Noting with regret social exclusion of female victims of gender based violence,

D. Aware that the social degradation of women within the EU caused by gender-based violence reduces their productivity at work,

E. Taking into consideration that the EU requires a budget of 228 billion EUR per year to address the issue of gender based violence,

F. Deeply disturbed by the consequences of children being raised in domestic environments where gender-based violence is an everyday problem,

G. Emphasising the fact that 22% of women in the EU have been assaulted by a partner and 67% of victims did not report these events to authorities,

H. Recognising that gender-based violence is an issue concerning moral, cultural and religious values,

I. Alarmed by the lack of knowledge about gender-based violence resulting in:

i) citizens not being properly informed about the seriousness of the issue,

ii) victims not knowing how to get help;

1. Calls for each Member State to facilitate the reporting of physical, sexual and phychological abuse

through the creation of a government run website with a personalised log-in system which forwards each victim’s report to the local authorities;

2. Recommends each Member State to create a support system for victims of physical, sexual and psychological abuse including:

a) a hotline supported by a well-trained professional in the position, which enables anonymous voice and video calls,

b) supporting groups led by psychologists, which offer regular meetings for victims of gender-based violence;

3. Further recommends Member States to organise trainings for local authorities on detection of victims of gender-based violence within and outside workplaces;

4. Stongly invites Member States to allocate money from the overall national budgets to the promotion of gender equality;

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5. Strongly suggests all social welfare authorities partake in specialised trainings with the aim of being better able to identify children raised in violent environments;

6. Recommends NGOs funded by the EU to provide victims of gender-based violence with shelters;

7. Calls upon Member States to create unified courts specialised in gender-based violence to simplify the legal process and increase prosecution rates in each Member State;

8. Encourages Member States to provide schools with educational materials regarding gender equality and violence for students between 5 to 18 years old.

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MOTION FOR RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

2015 will set a record for entering asylum seekers in many Member States. How can the EU support the integration of recognised refugees?

Submitted by: Gabriel Geraghty (Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium), Ida Helgesson (Ingrid Segerstedts Gymnasium), Tess Lind (Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola), Ella Näslund (Donnergymnasiet), Victoria Roempke Ekström (Göteborgs Högre Samskola), Jirko Winter (Marks Gymnasium), Ilona Cenolli (Chairperson, AT/AL), Ilija Jerković (Chairperson, RS)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Aware of the segregation between domestic population and refugees in Member States due to linguistic and cultural barriers,

B. Concerned by the lack of public services available for recognised refugees due to discrimination within public institutions,

C. Noting with regret that the coordination of the European Commission regarding the policies of Member States concerning the refugee crisis has been ineffective,

D. Deeply concerned by the rising presence of xenophobia in education systems,

E. Fully aware of the unequal reception conditions of recognized refugees within Member States,

F. Recognising that the process of application for asylum is hindered by extensive bureaucratic procedures,

G. Alarmed by the harmful repercussions of the Dublin Regulation III, which prevents recognized refugees from reaching their desired destinations,

H. Fully alarmed by the unsafe and illegal routes the refugees take to reach and move within the EU;

1. Recommends the European Ombudsman to cooperate with governmental institutions in the Member

States to monitor the integration process of the recognised refugees within their daily structures;

2. Calls upon the European Council to facilitate the European Commission’s coordination of Member States through defining a more coherent policy on the refugee crisis;

3. Suggests the Directorate General of Education and Culture to promote equal treatment of people through development of a proposal for non-discrimination projects within the Member States’ educational systems;

4. Endorses the cooperation between local national authorities and the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) to report the conditions of refugee treatment in Member States on a regular basis;

5. Encourages the increase of immigration counselling offices throughout the EU;

6. Requests the European Commission to provide more resources aiming at:

a) assistance in the process of recognition when seeking asylum,

b) increasing refugees’ mobility,

c) guaranteeing refugees’ safety;

7. Strongly supports further facilitation of the safe transportation of refugees and their integration through the re-evaluation of the Dublin Regulation III by mid-2016 as part of the European Agenda on Migration.

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Fact Sheet

The Dublin Regulation III: Is an EU law determining the Member State in charge of processing and examining registration applications of asylum seekers. A primary aim is to prevent applicants from applying in multiple states, and the country in which an asylum-seeker’s fingerprints are stored towards their claim becomes responsible for the asylum-seekers.

European Council for Refugees and Exiles (ECRE): A Non-profit organisation, which represents a European network of different non-governmental organisations. They assist refugees and facilitate their integration in the particular countries.

Directorate General of Education and Culture (DG EAC): The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for creating policies on education, culture, youth, languages and sport. It also supports these issues through variety of programmes and projects, notably Erasmus+ and Creative Europe.

European Ombudsman (EO): An EU body, which investigates complaints about poor administration by EU institutions or other EU bodies. These may be lodged by citizens or residents of EU countries or be EU-based associations or business.

European Agenda on Migration: The first implementation package of the EU’s long-term strategy on migration. The agenda focuses on setting a strong asylum policy and its full implementation by introducing new monitoring mechanisms. That policy featured re-evaluation of the Dublin criteria as a goal by mid-2016. After that, the second implementation package from September set the framework for relocation of 120 000 refugees and helped alleviate pressure from Member States most affected by the crisis.

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MOTION FOR RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Digital revolution and participatory democracy: Given the benefits and risks of the Digital Age, how can the EU transform and improve democratic participation, especially among

young people?

Submitted by: Erik Andersson (IHGR), Kajsa Brynfors (Schillerska Gymnasiet), Faduma Hassan (Mikael Elias Gymnasium Göteborg), Elsa Härneman (Donnergymnasiet), Hana Latif (Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola), Sofie Svanberg (Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium), Gabriel Dell’Aiuto (IT/DO) and Pieta Salonen (FI)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Convinced that the low turnout of 42.61 %, of European Union (EU) citizens voting in the 2014 European Parliament (EP) elections implies:

i) citizens no longer feeling obligated to vote,

ii) a weaker impact on citizens’ lives in comparison to national elections,

B. Recognising that different priorities and prerequisites regarding political participation and digitalisation of Member States hinder the adoption of a common policy and accomplishing balance,

C. Reaffirming the effort made by the EU to keep up with the digital age, requires further development,

D. Deeply concerned by the lack of basic knowledge amongst EU citizens concerning the structure of the EU, its democratic processes and effects on citizens’ lives, resulting in a greater divide across the political spectrum,

E. Believing that the low level of youth political participation is a result of the complexity of the structure and the decision-making process of the EU, rather than a lack of political interest among young persons,

F. Recognising that common acceptance of using internet-voting is constrained due to security issues;

1. Calls upon the European Commission to establish an online platform aimed at educating and informing

citizens about the EU as well as providing them with means of political participation;

2. Authorises increase in funding of non-governmental organisations that encourage participatory democracy, especially amongst young persons;

3. Recommends Member States and the EU institutions to promote political youth organisations and the youth wings of political parties in the EP;

4. Calls for the European Commission to conduct further research about the safety of internet voting through the help of IT security specialists;

5. Emphasises the necessity for Member States to improve accessibility to the internet, and remove other possible obstacles concerning internet voting;

6. Approves the Estonian voting model as a possible guideline for future internet voting systems of other Member States;

7. Encourages all Member States to gradually move towards digital voting, aiming for every Member State having adopted an internet voting system by 2050.

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MOTION FOR RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE

Economic interest and the EU as a peace project: The EU has become one of the world’s largest exporters of weapons. How can the EU alter its arms-trade policies in order to

ensure the global promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms?

Submitted by: Tovalisa Dunker (Ingrid Segerstedts Gymnasium), Hanna Fransson (Sigrid Rudbecks Gymnasium), David Gardell (Tingsholmsgymnasiet), Viktor Jeanson (Göteborgs Högre Samskola), Hampus Jernkrook (Bäckängsgymnasiet), Daniel Sandberg (Marks Gymnasium), Wilma Ottebratt (Schillerska gymnasiet), Nando Basic (Chairperson, RS)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Noting with deep concern that arms exports by the European Union to dictatorships and states offending human rights, such as Saudi Arabia and China, facilitates regime oppression and the violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms in those states,

B. Recognising that the criteria for issuing arms exports as set out by Article 2 of the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (Common Council Position) is interpreted differently by different Member States,

C. Alarmed by the possibility that states who import arms from and are authorised by the EU could act as intermediaries for unauthorised arms importers such as terrorist organisations,

D. Affirming that the EU is dependent on the defence industry for nurturing GDP growth and the employment of over one million jobs sustained by the arms industry,

E. Aware that continuing with current arms-trade practices puts the EU’s reputation as a leading promoter of peace at stake;

1. Urges the European Commission to propose new legislation to:

a) gradually decrease arms exports from European arms manufacturers to dictatorships and other states with records of human rights offences,

b) consolidate the promotion of fundamental freedoms and human rights under the Common Council Position;

2. Seeks a more consistent implementation of the Council Common Position by Member States by reviewing the practice issuing export licenses;

3. Calls for the Council Working Party on Conventional Arms Exports (COARM) to include analysis on the aftermath of export licenses currently issued by the EU in its Annual Reports on Arms Exports to prevent the proliferation of European arms;

4. Accepts arms exports by Member States to parties involved in open conflict if:

a) the exporting is reconcilable with Article 2, Paragraph 4, of the Council Common Position,

b) the purpose of the exporting is the promotion of peace; 5. Calls upon Member States to increase military spending to ensure the continued demand for European

arms, thus ensuring the future of the industry.

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Fact Sheet Defense industry: An industry that develops and manufactures weapons and military technology. Treaties and Reports Council Common Position: This treaty defines the common EU arms trade regulations. By defining common rules regarding arms exports, it aims converging and harmonizing Member States’ arms exports. Article 2 defines the eight criteria for issuing export licenses, including respect for human rights. Paragraph four of the article states that Member States should refrain from issuing export licenses when arms exports to at certain state is deemed a threat to the preservation of regional peace, security and stability. Annual Reports on Arms Exports: Annual reports that assess the implementation of the Council Common Position and set out priority guidelines for the future. Council Working Party on Conventional Arms Exports (COARM): Handles work concerning export controls for conventional arms.

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MOTION FOR RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT PUBLIC HEALTH AND

FOOD SAFETY I

Young people who are socially excluded are more likely to suffer from mental health issues. Factors such as ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic status are

often leading causes of social exclusion. What steps can the EU take to both prevent and reduce the impact of mental health problems amongst younger generations?

Submitted by: Marzieh Adelzadeh (Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium), Ida Antonsson (Mikael Elias Gymnasium), Moa Kryh (Bäckängsgymnasiet), Rebecca Matthews (IHGR), Oskar Salerno Dahlén (Marks Gymnasium), Dunia Zamir (Schillerska Gymnasiet), Christopher Godina (Chairperson, SE) and Karolina Kraft (Chairperson, SE)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Emphasising that mental health issues affect not only individuals but society and the economy as a whole,

B. Alarmed by the fact that only 10-15% of young people suffering from mental health issues receive help from existing social services,

C. Observing the absence of a common definition of the term ”mental health illness”,

D. Noting with regret the lack of actions to address social exclusion within the European Union,

E. Taking into consideration different approaches and principles of the Member States regarding mental health issues and provision of adequate assistance,

F. Fully alarmed by the lack of tools and resources available for social services as a result of the current social stigma towards mental health,

G. Realising that mental illnesses among young people lead to the increase of unemployment rates and economic instability as a result of incomplete secondary and higher education,

H. Deeply concerned by the higher risk of social exclusion and mental health issues of the groups marginalised due to ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation,

I. Draws attention to the lack of or negative coverage of mental health illnesses in media;

1. Urges the Directorate General for Health and Food Safety (SANTE) to propose a common definition of

the term ”mental health illness”;

2. Recommends SANTE to create guidelines for Member States regarding appropriate measures to prevent and reduce the impacts of mental health issues among young people;

3. Encourages Member States to assist national health care services with financial aid and educational tools;

4. Requests the European Commission to develop an educational program on mental health illnesses for children and their parents including:

a) seminars held by professionals and people who have suffered from mental health issues,

b) training modules for school counsellors,

c) information booklets;

5. Calls upon the European Commission to launch a media campaign in Member States aiming to:

a) represent different social groups,

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b) raise awareness about mental health illnesses.

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MOTION FOR RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY

The digital economy is growing seven times faster than the rest of the economy across Europe. How can the EU continue to nurture investment and entrepreneurship while

ensuring the sustainable development of digital businesses experiencing this rapid growth?

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Emphasising the need for assurance of net neutrality for online consumers and fair competition on the Digital Single Market,

B. Desiring a fair level of competition regulation at an EU level that:

i) prevents the existence of a monopoly in the digital economy, such as Google in the search engine market,

ii) does not deter entrepreneurship and investment among entrepreneurs and consumers in the Digital Single Market,

C. Approving the traceability of online purchases made within the EU and the fact that such online transaction history is not publically available,

D. Observing the reluctance of conventional businesses to progress digitally and the delay it creates in integrating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) into the digital economy,

E. Realising that a general underfunding of EU cybersecurity creates suspicion towards online safety amongst potential investors in digital businesses;

1. Calls upon the European Commission to amend current competition legislation in order to eliminate

loopholes that undermine net neutrality;

2. Urges independent monitory bodies such as the European Consumer Watchdog to investigate corporations they believe:

a) have an unfair advantage on the Digital Single Market,

b) are limiting entrepreneurship from smaller companies;

3. Calls for the supervision of potentially illegal transaction, by requiring that transaction data be:

a) stored under encryption,

b) only accessible to the relevant Member State authorities;

4. Strongly supports the European Parliament in urging:

a) Member States to promote digitalisation amongst businesses,

b) the Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry in offering further supportive programs for SMEs;

5. Proposes that the European Commission increase funding of the development of cybersecurity programs to be applied by businesses and state authorities.

Submitted by: Eldar Arasli (Michael Elias Gymnasium Göteborg), Elias Haqiqat (Bäckängsgymnasiet), Hjugo Hallberg (Ingrid Segerstedt Gymnasium), Jakob Norrhall (IHGR), Johan Gunnarsson (Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Trollhättan), Lukas Willen (Tingsholmsgymnasiet), Robin Bucher (Chairperson, FI)

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Fact sheet SMEs: Small and medium-sized enterprises are non-subsidiary enterprises that employ a certain amount of

people. The number varies but is usually 250 employees. SMEs are the main drivers of entrepreneurship and innovation in most economic sectors, while representing 99.7% of all enterprises in 2010.

Digital Economy: An economy based on computing technologies.

Fully integrated and harmonised and European Market without barriers preventing the use of the digital and online market. Promotes cross-border trade, and hence economic growth.

Net Neutrality: The principle of internet service providers providing unbiased choice of all content and applications, regardless of the source.

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Borås 2015- 5th Western Regional Session of EYP Sweden is supported by: