Lausanne 2017

21st National Selection Conference of EYP Switzerland

Fri, 8 Sept. 2017 – Tue, 12 Sept. 2017


Debates

AFCO

Moving on: As the issue of immigration polarises European societies, freedom of movement, a cornerstone principle of the EU Single Market, has come under increasing pressure. What steps, if any, should governments take to adapt or revise freedom of movement in order to accommodate concerns about its impact on public safety and labour markets?

AFET I

Borderline Friendship: In light of Turkey’s regression from democratic values, what should future relations between European governments and Turkey look like?

AFET II

On Thin Ice: With global warming and improved technologies rendering the Arctic’s natural resources increasingly viable for exploitation, how should European countries position themselves in the region to ensure access to these resources, while minimising the environmental harms of exploitation?

AGRI

Concrete Jungle: With 60% of the world's population expected to live in cities by 2030, what role should urban agriculture methods such as vertical farming, city farms and urban gardens play in European cities to ensure food security in the future?

CULT

Silver Surfers: With almost half of Europeans over the age of 65 having never used the Internet before, what measures should be taken by Europe to bridge the digital divide and ensure equal access to online services across generations?

ECON

The Real Estate of Affairs: With property prices skyrocketing in Europe’s big cities, to what extent, if at all, should governments intervene in markets in order to ensure access to affordable housing in urban areas for its citizens?

EMPL

When Robots Take Over: With the US Bureau of Labour Statistics expecting a substantial decline of jobs in certain job sectors until 2022 because of computerisation and and artificial intelligence, how can governments strike a balance between unleashing the innovative potential of robotisation while minimising its detrimental social effects?

LIBE I

Strengthening the Fourth Estate: With traditional media outlets struggling to come to terms in the era of digitalisation, what steps, if any, should governments take in order to support traditional journalism without unduly endangering the independence of journalists?

LIBE II

Life Hacks: To what extent and for which purposes should research into DNA editing be made?

REGI I

As alpine regions in Europe struggle to cope with the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation on tourism and alpine farming, what role should governments play in creating a more sustainable and prosperous future for alpine regions?

REGI II

Cities On The Move: With migration becoming an integral aspect of modern cities, how should city planners best account for this in future urban development, and what role should cultural diversity play in the future of European cities?

TRAN

Smart Move: With increasing air pollution in urban areas and its negative effects on urban populations, how can intelligent transport systems for personal multimodal mobility be used to reduce emissions in European cities?

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