Aarau 2017

Aarau 2017 - Regional Session of EYP Switzerland

Fri, 24 March 2017 – Sat, 25 March 2017


Debates

AFCO I

With the EU-Swiss sectoral agreements being very static and the EU unwilling to conclude further bilateral agreements without creating an institutional framework: how should the relations between Switzerland and the EU look in the future?

AFCO II

From Brexit to Remainia: Following a wave of regional secessionist movements and the possible withdrawal of further Member States from the EU, how can pan-European cooperation be sustained while respecting nations’ right to self-governance and independence?

CRIM

Illegal drug trade in the EU is estimated at 100 billion Euros. Following the adoption of the latest EU drug strategy set to last until 2020, what further measures can the European Institutions take to help Member States in the fight against illegal drug markets run by organised crime?

CULT

Considering the importance of an international lingua franca in a globalized world as well as the commitments made in the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages: How can European countries facilitate linguistic mobility while honouring the abovementioned treaty?

ENVI

Feeding more with less: With one billion people lacking access to adequate nutrition, could genetically modified (GMO) crops be the solution to increase agricultural productivity and sustainably feed a growing world population?

LIBE I

Learning from our mistakes: considering Europe's history of integrating immigrants into society, which steps should Member States be taking to successfully integrate immigrants into society, both regarding logistics and tackling existing xenophobia amongst citizens?

LIBE II

Freedom of expression or “political correctness”: With the increasing use of xenophobic, racist and sexist content in political speech across the word, should stricter regulations on hate speech in Europe be implemented?

SEDE

In light of the recent terror attacks in major cities and the changing security situation on the continent, should European States extend conscription to women or should women’s military service remain on a strictly voluntary basis?

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