Bruges 2018

24th National Selection Conference of EYP Belgium

Tue, 27 Feb. 2018 – Fri, 2 March 2018


Debates

AFCO

See 'EU' never? Catalonia, Scotland, Flanders, and other regions' calls for autonomy across the EU continues to keep the questions of self-determination and autonomy relevant. What stance should the EU adopt towards populations within its borders who seek independence?

EMPL

With internships and apprenticeships becoming crucial for graduates at the start of the career ladder, how should the Member States effectively support its youth in making a smooth transition from education to employment?

ENVI I

With growing public health expenditure and the rising need for efficient access to care, in what way should the Member States better implement eHealth to improve current healthcare systems?

ENVI II

At least one in four people in Europe are affected by some sort of mental illness at some point in their lives according to the World Health Organization, yet mental disorders are still often underestimated not only by national governments, but also by our societies. How can the EU raise people’s awareness on mental health illnesses, as well as providing medical treatment to everyone in need and preventing from often forgotten consequences?

FEMM

#metoo: Considering the appealing results of the EU's Agency for Fundamental Rights' study into violence against women, how can European countries be encouraged to make a marked reduction in physical, mental, and sexual abuse of women?

ITRE I

The Smarter, the Better: with the increasing demand for innovation and technological improvement, as well as the urgent need for European cities to become more sustainable and energy-efficient; how could the EU support the spread of Smart City Initiatives, ensuring the active cooperation between the inhabitants and their habitats?

ITRE II

With NASA planning to send people to Mars in the early 2030s, how can the EU be a competitive player in the field of space travel?

PANA

Haven or Hell: With a recent Oxfam report suggesting that four EU Member States are among the world’s leading corporate tax havens and the EU’s commitment to publishing a tax haven blacklist, what steps should the EU take with regards to tax havens both inside and outside its borders?

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