Thessaloniki 2017

36th National Selection Conference of EYP Greece

Fri, 1 Dec. 2017 – Mon, 4 Dec. 2017


Debates

CULT

In light of the increasing importance of digital technologies in everyday life, how should educational systems prepare young people for the digital life of tomorrow?

DEVE

What steps should the EU take to harness the opportunities space exploration has to offer, while ensuring its peaceful and sustainable use?

DROI

A contribution to transparency or a threat to security: Following the Snowden, WikiLeaks and Panama Papers cases, what approach should European states have towards whistleblowers’ disclosures of sensitive information?

EMPL

Taking into account the current development of technology and artificial intelligence, more than 47% of all jobs are likely to be replaced by non-human workforce. What measures should the EU take to lessen the negative impact of automation while ensuring progress and development?

ENVI I

Taking into account that green technologies come at a high cost, what steps can the EU take to ensure sustainable growth in Europe?

ENVI II

Recently, scientists managed to delete genes associated with diseases from embryos. What approach should we take towards gene alteration and what regulations if any should be put in place?

ITRE

Controlling the Clouds: With the advance of cloud computing services outpacing the increase of data processing capabilities, how should the EU accommodate the growth in the ICT field while increasing the level of public and private data protection?

JURI

In light of the growing relevance of data encryption in the field of counter-terrorism, how should the EU balance the rights to privacy and data protection of its citizens with the necessity of keeping them safe?

LIBE

Media privacy invasion, fake news, corporate interests and lobbyists manipulating headlines have been a growing concern in the EU. How should European countries ensure the media is able to fulfil its regulatory purpose on both private and public enterprises, informing people in an accurate and professional manner?

REGI

Bearing in mind the recent events in Spain what approach should the EU take in assisting the resolution of this conflict?

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