MEP BSR Bruges / Brussels 2013
October 26, 2013-November 1, 2013
Programme
Bruges / Brussels
October 26 – November 1, 2013
Saturday 26 October
Arrival of delegates and teachers at Brussels Airport
Delegates and host families meet at Sint-Lodewijkscollege Bruges (Magdalenastraat 30)
Teachers/directors at Hotel Du Commerce, Blankenberge (Weststraat 64)
Sunday 27 October
09.00
Opening Ceremony at Provinciaal Hof Bruges
Welcoming remarks by
Speakers:
Mr. Dan Gustafsson, Chairman of MEP BSR
Mr. Jean De Bethune, Representative Province of West Flanders
Mr. Frank Vandevoorde, Representatative City of Bruges
Mr. Koen Seynaeve, Principal of Sint-Lodewijkscollege
Mr. Arnaud Hoornaert, President MEP BSR 2013 Bruges
Heads of Delegations
11.30
Meeting for the Presidency and Committee Presidents
12.30
Lunch
14.00–17.30
Teambuilding for delegates at Bruges
14.00–17.00
Board Meeting for MEP BSR (location tbc)
18.00
Pick up by host families
Delegates have dinner and spend the evening with their host families
Monday 28 October
08.00–17.00
Committee meetings/Lunch at school for delegates
18.00–19.00
Cultural program for delegates, teachers/directors and host families
Delegates have dinner and spend the evening with their host families
Tuesday 29 October
08.00–14.00
Committee meetings/Lunch at school for delegates
Resolutions to be handed in at 14.00/Correction Panel/Printing
Delegates spend the afternoon and evening with their host families
Wednesday 30 October
08.00
Departure for Ypres, delegates/teachers/directors
Visit to Flanders Fields Museum
11.00–14.00
Delegation meetings and lunch at different locations
17.00
Return to Blankenberge
19.00
Pick up by host families
Delegates have dinner and spend the evening with their host families
Thursday 31 October
07.30
Departure from school, train to Brussels
09.30–13.15
General Assembly in the European Parliament
Delegates/teachers/directors have to be present at 08.15!
Speakers:
Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council (tbc)
Mr. Paul van Turenhout, President of MEP Flanders
Mr.Michiel Berbeke, President of the MEP session in Hertogenbosch 2010
Three resolutions in the morning
13.15–14.15
Lunch
14.30–17.00
General Assembly continued
Three resolutions in the afternoon
17.00–17.30
Closing Ceremony
Speakers:
Mr. Nick Verwimp, General Coordinator of MEP Flanders
Mr. Arnaud Hoornaert, President MEP BSR Bruges 2013
Ms. Nina Nørgaard, Adm. Coordinator MEP BSR
20.00–21.00
French Fries on the Promenade in Blankenberge
21.00–01.00
Farewell party in ‘Colisée’ in Blankenberge
Friday 1 November
Departure all delegations
Committees & Issues
I. Committee on Security and Defence (Ferre Windey)
The question of security strategy in the EU. Neighbouring countries have seen changes in their political systems causing concern to the EU member states. To what extent should the EU develop coordinated strategies for dealing with these changes in potentially hostile states?
http://www.euglobalstrategy.eu/nyheter/opinions/strategic-priorities-for-csdp
II. Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (Camil de Schutter)
The question of city versus country. All kinds of city-agriculture pop up, ranging from “guerilla gardening” in the city to government initiatives as people’s gardens and community gardens. At this moment agriculture is looking for new systems of “city agriculture” – How can these new developments in agriculture be addressed?
http://urpl.wisc.edu/ecoplan/content/lit_urbanag.pdf
III. Committee on Industry Research and Energy (Felix Vieg)
The question of energy efficiency. As part of the European Commission’s roadmap towards a low-carbon economy, how realistic is it to reduce EU emissions in the near future?
Are green energy alternatives to gas and oil imports a successful way towards this goal?
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/index_en.htm
IV. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (Anne S. Tetens)
The question of increasing skepticism and nationalist tendencies in EU member states.
What can be done to bring Europe closer to its citizens and reinvigorate commitment to a closer union? Is more or less flexibility for member states required?
http://www.economist.com/node/21560294
V. Committee on Culture and Education (Rasa M. Juras tbc)
The question of educating young people to become global citizens. The EU is trying to raise the quality of all levels of education e.g. in its strategy for 2020: Youth on the Move. How can this strategy be integrated into the national policies of education?
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/glance/the-unlimited-potential-of-european-youth_en.htm
VI. Committee on Human Rights (Diana Oidingu)
The question of issues concerning human rights, the protection of minorities and the promotion of democractic values. Are human rights universal rights? In what way can the values endorsed by the EU be extended to other parts of the world?
http://www.eurasiareview.com/27062012-human-rights-debate-universalism-versus-relativism-oped/
(The links are for starters and inspiration – not the only sources for your research)
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