Leinster 2017

Leinster 2017 - Regional Session of EYP Ireland

Fri, 13 Jan. 2017 – Sun, 15 Jan. 2017


Debates

ECON

Taking Bitcoin bit by bit: although a controvertial piece of technology used in crime, tax avoidance, and the black market, cryptocurrencies go largely unregulated across the EU's Member States. To what extent should the EU approach the regulation of cryptocurrencies?

ENVI I

With 38% of the EU population suffering from mental health disorders every year but only a third of those receiving the necessary treatment, how should the EU support people suffering from these mental health issues and ensure they are treated equally in all areas of society?

ENVI II

The cumulative number of HIV cases in Europe has increased to over 2 million, which included new cases in 2015 demonstrating a 7% increase compared to the previous year. How should the EU reformulate the public health response towards HIV/AIDS, whilst also supporting HIV-positive individuals and the destigmatisation of HIV/AIDS?

FEMM

With 2017 being designated the European Year to Eliminate Violence Against Women, 1 in 3 women in the EU have experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15. What measures should the EU and its Member States take in order to tackle the issue of gender-based violence?

INTA

As the EU takes the Vice-Chair position on the Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds in 2017 and eventually Chair in 2018, in what ways should the EU continue its efforts to control the trade of conflict diamonds and its role in fuelling violence?

ITRE

Reaching for the stars: in October 2016, the European Commission published its Space Strategy for Europe, with a particular focus on private industry and its involvement. Given the increased global competition of new innovation in space, what measures should the EU take in supporting SMEs in the space industry and “space start-ups”?

LIBE I

With the rise in popularity of extreme right parties in several Member States, how should the EU respond to these parties whilst continuing to promote freedom of speech and democracy?

LIBE II

Entering the “post-truth” era: in a world a growing number of Europeans use social media as their major source of news, with what measures should the EU approach the issue of “fake news” sources and platforms aimed to deliberately spread misinformation, whilst not infringing on the freedom of the press and freedom of expression?

TRAN I

Giving shape to the future: with driverless cars becoming ready for use on roads, what measures should Member States take regarding driverless cars taking into account road safety and the potential for the EU to become a leader in driverless technology?

TRAN II

With more and more people living in cities, how should local authorities ensure that urban public transport can be both sustainable and adapted to everyone's needs and what role should the EU play in shaping the future of urban mobility?

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