BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MEP Austria - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MEP Austria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Vienna BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20120325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20121028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20130331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20131027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20140330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20141026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20150329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20151025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20161030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTSTAMP:20260430T061105 CREATED:20250522T193737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T173216Z UID:1714-1768435200-1768780799@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Vienna 2026 DESCRIPTION:Welcome Letter Presidency\nHonourable Delegates\, Esteemed Committee Presidents\, Teachers\, Coordinators and Distinguished Guests\, \nIt is our great pleasure to welcome you to Vienna for the 25th National Session of the Model European Parliament in Austria\, taking place from the 15th to the 18th of January. Hosting this jubilee session in Austria’s capital and the heart of Europe\, Vienna\, is both a tribute to the long tradition of MEP in our country and a celebration of the spirit of dialogue and participation that continues to bring young Europeans together. \nVienna has long stood at the crossroads of cultures\, ideas and histories. As a city shaped by diplomacy and renowned for fostering peace and cooperation\, it offers a fitting backdrop for discussions that aim to address the challenges of our continent. \nThroughout this session\, you will step into the role of active citizens. Debating\, negotiating\, and shaping solutions to the pressing issues that affect our common European home. Whether refining your arguments in committee meetings or presenting your ideas in the Plenary Session\, you will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how open-minded dialogue\, and constructive compromise can lead to meaningful progress. \nAt the same time\, this session is meant to be more than a platform for debate. It is an invitation to form new friendships\, encounter perspectives that challenge and enrich your own\, and discover strengths and interests you may not yet know you possess. MEP offers you the chance to develop key skills in critical thinking\, diplomacy\, public speaking and teamwork–competencies that will serve you well far beyond this week. \nAs the Presidency\, our task is to guide and support you\, ensuring that every voice is heard and that each of you feels encouraged to contribute. We are confident that the diversity of ideas and experiences gathered here will create an atmosphere of enthusiasm\, curiosity and respect worthy of this 25th anniversary session. \nWe invite you to approach the coming days with openness\, courage and a willingness to listen. Seek common ground even where differences persist and let the spirit of cooperation that defines the European project inspire your work. Vienna\, with its blend of tradition and modernity\, is the perfect place to write the next chapter of your career. \nOn behalf of the Presidency\,\nIvan\, Tim & Ian \nFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptFor privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 Programme | 272.62 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 TRAN (Fact File) | 346.96 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 FEMM (Prep Module) | 177.23 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 FEMM (Fact File) | 662.04 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 AIDA (Prep Module) | 231.38 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 AIDA (Fact File) | 257.80 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 SANT (Prep Module) | 300.93 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 SANT (Fact File) | 270.90 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 TRAN (Prep Module) | 217.42 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Wien 2025 Committee Issues | 241.39 KB\n \n Download URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-vienna-2026/ LOCATION:Vienna\, Vienna\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120 DTSTAMP:20260430T061105 CREATED:20240929T122529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T061909Z UID:1661-1736985600-1737331199@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Salzburg 2025 DESCRIPTION:Welcome Note Mayor AuingerBürgermeister Bernhard Auinger (2023\, Salzburg)© peterrigaud.com Grußwort des Bürgermeisters zur Veranstaltung Model European Parliament (MEP)\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des Model European Parliament\, \nich freue mich sehr\, Sie zur Sitzung des Model European Parliament (MEP) vom 16. bis 19. Jänner 2025 in Salzburg begrüßen zu dürfen. Es ist uns eine Ehre\, dass diese wichtige Veranstaltung in der Stadt Salzburg stattfindet und durch seine Einzigartigkeit einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Demokratiebildung unserer Jugend leistet. \nGerade in Zeiten von Konflikten auf dem europäischen Kontinent ist der europäische Gedanke wichtiger denn je. Das Model European Parliament bietet jungen Menschen seit 1994\, und damit bereits vor dem österreichischen Beitritt zur EU\, die Möglichkeit\, ein tiefes europäisches Bewusstsein zu entwickeln. Durch die Beschäftigung mit großen europäischen Themen und das gemeinsame Erarbeiten von Lösungsansätzen gewinnen die Teilnehmer:innen wertvolle Einblicke in den europäischen Integrationsprozess. \nIch wünsche Ihnen allen viel Erfolg und spannende Diskussionen. Möge dieses Treffen in Salzburg dazu beitragen\, die gemeinsame europäische Identität zu stärken und dem Europa von morgen den Weg zu weisen. \nMit freundlichen Grüßen \nBernhard Auinger \nBürgermeister der Stadt Salzburg \nProgrammeSee Downloads section \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)\nThe question of tech monopolies\nRecently\, the European Union has started to issue heavy fines and changing regulations to crack down on monopolistic tactics of several tech and social media companies that prevent competition and deliberately limit the choices and opinions of consumers. \nHow can the Union further protect consumers and tech companies alike from unfair competition by multi-billion corporations while also ensuring that it does not breach free market laws and non-governmental intervention? \n2 Committee on Transport/Committee on Environment and Public (TRAN/ENVI)\nThe question of reducing the CO2 emissions from the transportation sector\nAlmost a quarter of the EU’s carbon dioxide emissions come from the transportation sector. \nWhat measures need to be taken to reduce the emissions in transportation? \n3 Committee on Employment (EMPL)\nThe question of skills mismatch in the European Union\nThe issue of skills mismatch in the EU’s internal market has been increasing. According to OECD reports\, approximately 80 million European workers possess skills that are incompatible with their jobs\, leading to either overqualification or underqualification. \nHow can educational policies across the EU adapt to the changing environment of the EU’s internal market? What changes can be introduced to schools and universities to ensure an effective absorption into the job market? \n4 Committee on Public Health (SANT)\nThe question of digital technology’s impact on EU citizens’ mental health\nDigital technology has become an increasingly big part of our personal and professional lives\, as well as of our health care systems. Developments and technologies such as social media\, electronic health records\, apps\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, telehealth and games all bring new opportunities and risks to mental wellbeing and the mental health care field. The impact of these risks and opportunities is likely to be unevenly distributed across the population. \nHow can the EU provide the necessary measures to minimize negative impact of digital technology and promote positive opportunities in an equal and inclusive way? \nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 SANT (Prep Module) | 270.78 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 SANT (Fact File) | 416.92 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 EMPL (Prep Module) | 198.43 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 EMPL (Fact File) | 675.15 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 TRAN/ENVI (Prep Module) | 283.58 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 TRAN/ENVI (Fact File) | 143.12 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 IMCO (Prep Module) | 254.36 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 Programme | 221.94 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Salzburg 2025 IMCO (Fact File) | 889.87 KB\n \n Download URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-salzburg-2025/ LOCATION:Salzburg\, Salzburg\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/nmep-24-salzburg-2025-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240122 DTSTAMP:20260430T061106 CREATED:20250522T194744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T195830Z UID:1718-1705536000-1705881599@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsHonourable Delegates\, Committee Presidents\, and CIEs\,  \nWe\, the presidency\, are delighted to welcome you to the 23rd national MEP session in Klosterneuburg\, Austria. From the 18th to the 21st of January\, you will get to experience some of Lower Austria’s finest institutions\, such as the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)\, the Klosterneuburg Abbey and the Landhaus in St. Pölten\, all of which have extended their hospitality and granted us the opportunity to get to know their best assets. In our town\, which is the 3rd largest in Lower Austria\, we have a variety of rich traditions\, ranging from the most extraordinary wines from the abbey to our annual festivities for our patron\, Saint Leopold. Every year\, around the 15th of November\, people from Klosterneuburg and its surroundings gather to drink punch\, hop on merry-go-rounds and slide down the 1000 litre barrel to make a wish. Maybe you will get the chance to join us and celebrate with us next year. \nOur honourable speakers stem from both the political and scientific field and will shed light on the potential role of artificial intelligence in the world of politics. This unprecedented focus on some of the most pressing issues in the 21st century is part of the reason why this session will be extraordinary and memorable. We are proud to announce that leading experts\, Professor Dr. Gaia Novarino\, Prof. Dr. Tim Vogels and Prof. Dr. Martin Selmayr will share their insights into the topic. Furthermore\, two of the most prominent figures of Lower Austria’s political landscape\, Johanna Mikl-Leitner\, the governor of Lower Austria and Mag. Stefan Schmuckenschlager\, the Mayor of Klosterneuburg\, have shown the courtesy of welcoming us in the opening ceremony. As a representative of the Klosterneuburg Abbey\, the new provost will greet us as well. \nDear delegates\, within the course of three days\, you will learn about the legislative structures of the European Union and the process that goes along with creating a resolution. But most importantly\, you will learn about yourself. What role do you want to take on during the session? You have been given the chance to participate in committee discussions\, hold fruitful debates and give speeches. Our advice: Use it to the best of your abilities. Use it to discover who you are. You may find out that you can keep listeners on the edge of their seats with your speech. Or that you are a team player in the committee meetings\, working towards a common goal. Whatever it is\, embrace it and capitalize on your strengths. Naturally\, it will not always be easy to navigate through your committee work. We advise you to step out of your comfort zone and keep an open mind. Compromise and tolerance are key components of a successful MEP session. Keeping this in mind\, you will get the most out of it. \nLet’s work together and make this session the very best! \nGood luck\, \nYour presidency \nProgrammeSee Downloads section \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Culture and Education (CULT/AIDA)\nThe question of implementing Artificial Intelligence in Education\nWith the large strides AI technology is taking\, the question of its implementation in the field of education arises. How can the EU guarantee the safe\, yet effective use of this cutting-edge technology to enhance educational methods? What measures must be taken to prevent the misapplication of AI in education? \n2 Industry\, Research and Energy (ITRE)\nThe question of the EU as a manufacturer of electromobile innovation\nThe EU has outlined an ambitious timeplan to move away from conventional combustion engine vehicles. How can the EU ensure a smooth but effective transition of factories and manufacturing methods in order to give incentives for sustainable change in Europe and prevent automobile manufacturers from moving production outside of the EU? \n3 Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)\nThe question of a more stable and independent energy market\nConsidering the recent volatility in the world energy market\, it is clear that the EU needs to find a more independent way of satisfying the ever-growing energy needs of its citizens and industries. How can this be achieved while following the EU sustainability goals? Is nuclear an option? \n4 Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)\nThe question of reducing gender bias and modernizing the workspace:\nProfessionals for Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are in great demand. Men working in traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM still greatly outnumber women. As these scientific fields become increasingly more important with regards to digitalization\, development\, healthcare etc. What measures should the EU take to simultaneously promote gender equality in male dominated fields and modernize the workspace? How can gender bias be reduced in the job market? \nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 FEMM (Prep Module) | 166.40 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 FEMM (Fact File) | 412.94 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 IMCO (Prep Module) | 217.98 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 IMCO (Fact File) | 321.87 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 ITRE (Prep Module) | 283.58 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 ITRE (Fact File) | 604.38 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 CULT/AIDA (Prep Module) | 280.67 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 CULT/AIDA (Fact File) | 1.91 MB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Niederösterreich 2024 Programme | 98.40 KB\n \n Download URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-niederoesterreich-2024/ LOCATION:St.Pölten\, St. Pölten\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/MEP-Austria-NOE-24.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230130 DTSTAMP:20260430T061106 CREATED:20250523T060952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T062257Z UID:1739-1674691200-1675036799@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Steiermark 2023 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsVenerable Committee Chairs\, Honourable Delegates\, Ladies and Gentlemen\, \nWe’d like to extend a warm welcome to all of you here in Graz; we’ve been looking forward to seeing you for so long; the last in person session taking place in Burgenland in February 2022. We are proud to have kept the MEP momentum going also on a national level with two truly remarkable and memorable online conferences in Klagenfurt and Wels. \nWe are back and delighted it is Graz. We’re really glad the winter weather hasn’t stopped anyone of you from taking extensive\, probably exhausting journeys upon yourselves to be here. \nYou’ve come from all parts of Austria to become a part of Europe – and maybe Graz will turn out just as the perfect place to begin this new and exciting journey called Europe. \nAs has been a tradition these past five years\, we would also like to welcome a German delegation as we also look forward to joining their session in Berlin in March. And a novelty\, we are also reaching out to a delegation of Ukrainian students who will be joining our session. Their homeland became a recent EU candidate country so are interested in gaining an operative insight into the workings of European integration. \nTwenty years ago\, Graz was the cultural capital of Europe\, and still two decades later one can feel some of the European spirit in the streets\, as no citizen will ever forget this time. So\, we hope you\, too\, will be able to take in some of this feeling this weekend\, and let it influence not only your work in the committees\, but also the social ties you will make. \nDuring the last few weeks\, you were all quite busy\, but nevertheless you found time to prepare yourself for this parliamentary session. You have gained a lot of insight already from working through some of the preparation links provided by the team of committee chairs\, but now it is about time for the meeting to begin and for you to exchange views and find consensual solutions to four burning European issues with your fellow delegates in the committees. \nYou are going to be working in the political heart of the city and the federal state of Styria: the Burg\, seat of the Styrian government\, the Town Hall and the Steirische Landtag\, the historic parliament of the province; we have invited a string of interesting speakers and well-known local\, national and European politicians. \nAbove all though meeting\, working and socialising with new people we are convinced you will make a lot of friends\, maybe for a lifetime. We hope you will enjoy this national session in Graz and stay with the Model European Parliament for a while longer to experience the thrill of euroregional and international MEP meetings\, just as we did. It’s really worth it! \nWelcome to the Green Heart of Austria welcome to 22 nMEP Graz 23. \n  \nCandice Felderer (Theresianische Akademie Wien)\, Moritz Höfler (HAK1 Klagenfurt) \nAnastasia Povolotskaya (Theresianische Akademie Wien)\, Jana Trattner (WORG Franziskanerinnen Wels) \n  \nPresidents of the National Model European Parliament Austria Graz 2023 \nWelcome Note LH DrexlerLandeshauptmann Christopher Drexler© Barbara Majcan Vorwort von Landeshauptmann Christopher Drexler für die 22. Nationale Europäische Jugendparlamentssitzung\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer der 22. Nationalen Sitzung des Europäischen Jugendparlaments! \nDie Europäische Union ist ein einzigartiges\, beispielloses Friedensprojekt und ihre Leistung für Stabilität\, Wohlstand\, Frieden\, Demokratie\, Meinungsfreiheit und Pluralismus kann gar nicht hoch genug geschätzt werden.  Aber auch als große Europäische Wirtschaftsunion hat sie sich in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten zweifelsohne bewährt und ist\, gerade mit den vielen Vorteilen für junge Menschen\, heute aus dem Alltag nicht mehr wegzudenken. \nDennoch steht auch die Europäische Union vor großen Herausforderungen. Eine breite Beteiligung unterschiedlichster Gruppen und insbesondere der Jugend ermöglicht es\, möglichst viele Meinungen und Ideen in Reformen der Union einzubinden. Deswegen ist es umso wichtiger\, gerade junge Menschen für diese Ziele zu gewinnen und sie von einem vereinten Europa zu überzeugen. Gerade in dieser Zeit\, in der wir die unfassbaren Bilder und Auswirkungen des russischen Angriffskriegs auf die Ukraine vor Augen haben\, müssen wir uns stärker denn je bewusst machen\, wie wertvoll unser gemeinsames Europa ist. \nDie Nationale Europäische Jugendparlamentssitzung bietet die beste Voraussetzung\, mit anderen in einen breiten Dialog über die Zukunft der Europäischen Union zu treten\, Vorschläge einzubringen und die unterschiedlichsten Standpunkte abzuwägen. Gerade die Stimme junger Menschen sollte in diesem Zusammenhang gehört werden. Ich freue mich daher\, alle Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer zur 22. Nationalen Sitzung des Europäischen Jugendparlaments in Graz willkommen zu heißen. Ich lade alle ein\, diesen intensiven Dialog über die Europäische Union mit Leidenschaft zu führen und somit selbst einen Beitrag zur Entwicklung der Europäischen Union zu leisten. \nEin steirisches „Glück auf“! \nLandeshauptmann \nChristopher Drexler \nProgrammeSee Downloads section \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Employment (EMPL)\nThe question of reducing gender bias and modernizing the workspace:\nProfessionals for Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are in great demand. The number of men working in traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM still greatly surpasses the number of women. As these scientific fields become increasingly more important with regards to digitalization\, development\, healthcare etc. \nWhat measures should be taken to simultaneously promote gender equality in male dominated fields and modernize the workspace? How can gender bias be reduced in the job market? \n2 Committee on Environment and Public Health (ENVI)\nThe question of rising rates of mental illness especially among digital natives:\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on people’s mental health. Rates of mental illnesses such as Depression and Anxiety are at an all-time high\, which is not only due to the COVID-19 Pandemic\, lockdowns\, and social isolation but also due to people´s fast paced and often overwhelming lifestyles and social media. \nHow should the EU address the mental health crisis partially caused by the COVID pandemic? How does the social media usage of digital natives’ factor into the rising mental health issues? What steps should the EU take? \n3 Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)\nThe question of sustainable tourism in the post-pandemic era:\nEurope is faced with a massive staff shortage with an estimated 1.2 million job vacancies as of 2022. The hospitality sector and travel agencies are among the most affected by this. This issue has been caused due to the low interest in travel and subsequent layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this tourism is also a major contributor to the climate crisis and greenhouse gas emissions. \nAs travel restrictions are now lifted and consumers’ urge to travel is now on the rise\, how can these industries deal with the lack of labor and motivate employees who left due to the pandemic to return? How can the EU further ensure and support the practice of sustainable tourism? \n4 Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)\nThe question of online radicalization:\nAiming at increasing engagement and interactions\, recommender algorithms on social media platforms such as YouTube are pushing user towards increasingly radical content and unilateral sources of (mis)information (filter bubbles). 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We are delighted to be hosting the 2nd digi national session from the 28th to 30th of January. Despite Covid-19 restrictions\, MEP continues to ensure a vivid and animated exchange between students from all over Europe\, in this case Austria and Germany. \nDespite being online\, this MEP session will grant you the opportunity to have thought-provoking discussions\, insightful debates and meet new people\, perhaps even future friends. The Model European Parliament is a truly exceptional opportunity\, cherished by many current and past members. \nYou may not be able to currently be there\, but Upper Austria truly embodies the typical Austrian landscape always seen in the media. With its vastly diverse scenery\, including imposing mountain ranges and lush lakeside terrain\, Upper Austria makes up a fundamental part of Austrian culture and economy. The region boasts tourist hotspots like Hallstatt\, a small traditional village that attracts around one million tourists every year or the lake area Attersee\, to name but a few of the countless tourist destinations frequented by so many. \nUpper Austria does not just offer beautiful scenery\, it continues to be a hub for innovation and industrial progress from ARS Electronica to Voest. All fields summarized under the umbrella term STEM are innovations of the future. Austria holds a lot of untapped potential and brainpower just waiting to be recognized and developed. \nIn these times of isolation\, the importance of digitalization has been highlighted. Zoom and Teams have become crucial to our daily lives and more and more people rely on technology for daily necessities. These advancements will become ever more relevant as our world becomes more and more digital. The focus of this MEP session will be on this and how we\, as a society\, can draw positives from the pandemic and the growing digitalization. How will the global consequences of the virus outbreak shape our future to come? \nThe pandemic has created a seemingly unmendable divide in our society and it is up to all of us to bridge the gap. MEP gives us the necessary skills to reach a compromise and have fruitful debates about crucial topics which need to be tackled sooner rather than later. \nWe are looking forward to seeing your resolutions and wish you a valuable and exciting MEP experience. \nWe hope that you will enjoy this year’s national MEP session! \nYour Presidency \nRonja Endfellner (WRG ORG Wels)\, Manuel Ganja Tejera (WRG ORG Wels)\, Solomon Clarke-Foster (Theresianische Akademie)\, Laurenz Stastka (Theresianische Akademie)\, Benedikt Wietrzyk (Theresianische Akademie) \nWelcome VideosOthmar Karas\nBegrüßung von MEP Dr. Othmar Karas\, erster Vizepräsident des Europäischen Parlaments \nFor privacy reasons Vimeo needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptThomas Stelzer\nVideobotschaft von Mag. Thomas Stelzer\, Landeshauptmann von Oberösterreich \nFor privacy reasons Vimeo needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptMax Hiegelsberger\nGrußbotschaft von Max Hiegelsberger\, Präsident des OÖ. Landtags \nFor privacy reasons Vimeo needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptProgrammeSee Downloads section \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)\nThe question of reducing gender bias and modernizing the workspace:\nProfessionals for Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are in great demand. The number of men working in traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM still greatly surpasses the number of women. As these scientific fields become increasingly more important with regards to digitalization\, development\, healthcare etc. \nWhat measures should be taken to simultaneously promote gender equality in male dominated fields and modernize the workspace? How can gender bias be reduced in the job market? \n2 Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)\nThe question of online radicalization:\nAiming at increasing engagement and interactions\, recommender algorithms on social media platforms such as YouTube are pushing user towards increasingly radical content and unilateral sources of (mis)information (filter bubbles). As a result\, conspiracy theories and fake news have increased in popularity. How can the EU counteract this development and promote media pluralism protecting its democracy and political institutions? What measurements should be taken to prevent \n3 Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)\nThe question of sustainable tourism in the light of COVID19 pandemic:\nTravel has been restricted and nearly put to a standstill because of the pandemic. Many companies\, most notably airlines\, have required bail outs and people’s job security has been compromised. Despite having detrimental effects on the entire world\, the pandemic reduced the negative effects on the environment created by tourism. \nWhat steps need to be taken to guarantee job security for those employed in the tourism sector? How can the EU ensure sustainable tourism? \n4 Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)\nThe question of rising rates of mental illness especially among digital natives:\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on people’s mental health. Rates of mental illnesses such as Depression and Anxiety are at an all-time high\, which is not only due to the COVID-19 Pandemic\, lockdowns\, and social isolation but also due to people ́s fast paced and often overwhelming lifestyles and social media. \nHow should the EU address the mental health crisis partially caused by the COVID pandemic? How does the social media usage of digital natives factor into the rising mental health issues? What steps should the EU take? \nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 ENVI (Prep Module) | 177.09 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 ENVI (Fact File) | 851.44 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 TRAN (Prep Module) | 213.23 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 TRAN (Fact File) | 2.24 MB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 LIBE (Prep Module) | 1.03 MB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 LIBE (Fact File) | 1.21 MB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 EMPL (Prep Module) | 131.54 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 EMPL (Fact File) | 1.51 MB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Oberösterreich 2022 Programme | 310.96 KB\n \n Download URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-oberosterreich-2022/ LOCATION:Wels\, Wels\, Oberösterreich\, Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/MEP-Austria-Wels-22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTSTAMP:20260430T061106 CREATED:20250523T065507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T070034Z UID:1783-1614297600-1614556799@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Kärnten 2021 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsHonorable Members of the Model European Parliament\, \nIt is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 20th national session of the Model European Parliament. We are delighted to be hosting this session in digital form in Klagenfurt from 26th to 28th February. \nWithin those three days not only will you have the opportunity to engage in interesting discussions\, go beyond what you thought you were capable of\, get a glimpse of what it means to be a delegate in the European Parliament\, work tirelessly drafting the committee resolution. But most importantly you will get to meet many brilliant young people from all over Austria. \nCarinthia has always been a hub of multiple cultures; this has in the past lead to conflict. But similar to European countries overcoming their differences to form the predecessors of the EU\, those disputes were also put aside\, and the so-called Alps Adriatic region today enriches not only Carinthia but also neighboring regions in Slovenia and Italy\, benefit from the cultural\, culinary and economic exchange. Furthermore\, the many famous lakes\, such as the Wörthersee and mountains such as the Grossglockner are a sight to be seen. For the gourmets among you Carinthia offers a selection of regional dishes. Some of my personal favorites include\, Reindling and Käsnudeln. \nLast year\, MEP-Austria through the hard of work of the brilliant Phillip Markopulos\, we were able to hold the international MEP session scheduled to take place in Stockholm\, from the comfort of our homes\, as we could not travel due to the Covid-19 imposed lock-down restrictions. Phillip’s concept of the digiMEP combines several teleconferencing software solutions and adapts our formal MEP procedures to be Covid-19 safe. In my opinion this shows the ingenuity and work ethic of those coming out of the Model European Parliament\, the ability to overcome obstacles is what separates success from failure. This year more than ever we as the Model European Parliament need to view those truly difficult times as an opportunity to emerge even stronger\, therefore\, the EU needs you as interested\, engaged and active future leaders\, now more than ever. \nI hope you will enjoy this year’s national MEP in Klagenfurt\, despite the current circumstances very much\, try to gain a lot of new experiences and make many new friends. \nLucas Wernig – President –\nof the 20th MEP Austria session \nLucas Wernig – President – of the 20th MEP Austria sessionLucas Wernig - President -\nof the 20th MEP Austria session Welcome Note LH Peter KaiserFor privacy reasons Vimeo needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptProgrammeSee Downloads section \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)\nThe question of digital answers to an ageing population:\nFaced with an increasing median age and prospects of over 15% percent of the EU population being above 80 in the year 2100\, what can the EU do to keep the economy strong despite a shrinking workforce? How can digital innovation reduce the impact of an economic decline\, a collapse of the pension system and minimise old-age poverty\, especially for women? \n2 Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)\nThe question of (social) media freedom and democracy\nIn light of recent developments across Europe and the USA\, what can the EU do to promote media and social media pluralism and protect its democracy and political institutions? To what extent should the EU regulate mediadis/misinformation leading to the polarisation of politics and society. How can the EU ensure media freedom without infringing on the freedom of speech? \n3 Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)\nThe question of Sino-European relations\nIn consideration of the latest developments in China in terms of human rights violations and increasing surveillance\, how should Sino-European trade relations look in the future? Are sanctions the only way the EU can influence developments? Which diplomatic actions should the EU take and to what extent should the EU increase its (economic) involvement with China? \n4 Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)\nThe question of a Circular Economy\nWith climate change continuing to be one of the most important issues both in the EU and worldwide and about 7 billion tons of garbage estimated to be dumped into oceans annually\, what can the EU do to improve the implementation of a more circular economy? How can the EU promote climate-friendly behaviour from multinational companies whilst still maintaining economic growth? Which measures can the EU take to resolve this global issue? \nGalleryDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Kärnten 2021 ENVI (Prep Module) | 2.26 MB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Kärnten 2021 AFET (Prep Module) | 245.47 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Kärnten 2021 LIBE (Prep Module) | 119.29 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Kärnten 2021 EMPL (Prep Module) | 244.99 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Kärnten 2021 Programme | 168.85 KB\n \n Download URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-karnten-2021/ LOCATION:Klagenfurt\, Klagenfurt\, Kärnten\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/PlakatnatMEPKlagenfurt21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200127 DTSTAMP:20260430T061106 CREATED:20250523T071055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T071829Z UID:1798-1579737600-1580083199@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Burgenland 2020 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsVenerable Committee Chairs\, Honourable Delegates and Student Media Officers\, Ladies and Gentlemen\, \nIt is a pleasure to welcome you to the 19th national session of the Model European Parliament in Burgenland. \nThe session will take place in Eisenstadt and Mattersburg\, two beautiful cities located in the youngest province of the Republic of Austria\, in Burgenland. Parallel to this year’s session regional elections will take place. Therefore you will get the unique opportunity to experience the political situation of Burgenland up close. During your stay in Burgenland\, you will also listen to keynote speakers talk about political issues not only regarding Burgenland itself but also the European Union. \nOften overshadowed by better known destinations of Austria\, Burgenland is decidedly different. There are no high mountains and only very little snow. Instead this region offers 300  days of annual sunshine with a wonderfully mild climate. It is also well known for its beautiful vineyards\, stunning landscape and of course the largest lake in Austria\, the Neusiedler See. In addition\, the capital Eisenstadt possesses Burgenland’s grandest and loveliest castle\, the Esterházy Palace\, with a strong Haydn association. \nHowever\, Burgenland is Austria′s most Eastern province and joined the Republic only in 1921. For decades this underdeveloped\, rural border region could not keep pace with the rest of Austria. But much has changed since the Iron Curtain fell down in 1989 and\, in particular\, since Austria joined the EU in 1995. Today\, Burgenland is a model European region when it comes to the use of renewable energy\, is home to six technology centres and is making determined efforts to develop projects in the areas of research\, technology and innovation. \nOn the 12 June 1994 two thirds of the Austrian electorate voted “yes” in the referendum concerning Austria’s accession to the European Union. In commemoration of this fundamental decision\, let us look back at what paved the way for our membership. \nOn 17 July 1989\, the so-called “letter to Brussels” containing Austria’s application for membership was handed over to the then French Foreign Minister\, Roland Dumas\, in his capacity as Chairman of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Community. \nAfter the Council of the European Community had agreed to the accession procedure in July 1989 and the European Commission had approved Austria’s accession in July 1991\, negotiations were formally opened on 1 February 1993. \nA total of 9 rounds of negotiations at ministerial level\, 130 meetings to examine the acquis and 72 technical discussions with the respective ministries were on the agenda. Less than a year and a half later\, on 12 April 1994\, the accession negotiations were formally concluded. \nAt the European Council in Corfu on 24 and 25 June 1994\, during Greece’s EU Presidency\, the Accession Treaty and the Final Act were signed by Federal Chancellor Franz Vranitzky\, Foreign Minister Alois Mock\, Section Head Ulrich Stacher and Ambassador Manfred Scheich. \nThe ratification of the Accession Treaty by the National Council took place on 11 November 1994\, the approval of the Federal Council on 17 November 1994. On 22 November 1994\, the instrument of ratification was signed by President Thomas Klestil and Chancellor Franz Vranitzky and deposited in Rome on 24 November 1994. \nAfter a long journey marked by dedication\, hard work and the prospect of a promising future\, Austria finally joined the European Union on 1 January 1995. \nIn this session there will be four committees. Each one of them is going to focus on a crucial issue regarding the future of the European Union. \nFirstly\, the Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety will revolve around dealing with greenhouse gas emissions from livestock – one of the most important current political issues. What can European countries do to reduce the environmental impact of livestock? Secondly\, the Committee on Culture and Education will ask themself how the European Union shall deal with challenges regarding inclusion of migrant youths in the economy and society. What measures can governments take to leave no young person behind? \nThirdly\, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs will work on a resolution proposing solutions to the question of dealing with employment challenges posed by digitalisation. The job market is changing – but how will this affect European Member States? \nLast but not least\, the Committee on Transport and Tourism will deal with the question of dealing with mass tourism and its effects on UNESCO protected heritage sites and monuments. How is the European Union going to ensure the protection of such sites whilst maintaining one of economy‘s most important factors – tourism? \nWe surely are looking forward to meeting all of you in Burgenland this January and are hoping for fruitful debates and new found friendships. \nYour presidency \nFLTR: Reka Bapstan (BG BRG Mattersburg)\, Sophie Parsche (Theresianische Akademie)\, Marlene Reiser (AkG Salzburg)\, Paul Feng(Theresianische Akademie)\, Hannah Reinisch (BG BRG Klosterneuburg)\, Luka Kovacevic (ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels) \nWelcome NotesLH Hans Peter DoskozilWelcome Note from LHM Hans Peter Doskozil\nSehr geehrte Damen und Herren\, \nliebe Jugendliche! \nWir feiern heuer 25 Jahre Beitritt zur Europäischen Union. Als Sie zur Welt gekommen sind\, war Österreich bereits Teil der EU. Unser Land – insbesondere das Burgenland – hat sich seit dem Beitritt zur EU enorm und rasant weiterentwickelt. Sie haben diese großen Entwicklungen naturgemäß nur zum Teil mitbekommen und für Sie sind viele Dinge selbstverständlich. Doch das war nicht immer so. Das Burgenland etwa zählte 1995 zu den am wenigsten entwickelten und damit ärmsten Regionen in der damaligen EU. Heute ist das nicht mehr vorstellbar und wir sind froh\, dass unser Land in so vielen Bereichen aufgeholt hat und sogar Vorreiter ist. \nDass wir auch weiterhin so privilegiert leben können\, bedarf viel Arbeit und Mitarbeit. Umso mehr freut es mich daher\, dass Sie nach Eisenstadt gekommen sind\, um an der 19. Nationalen Europäischen Jugendparlamentssitzung teilzunehmen und sich einzubringen. \nEs ist Ihre Zukunft\, die vor Ihnen liegt und die mit vielen Herausforderungen in verschiedensten Bereichen – von Energie und Umwelt bis hin zu Verkehr oder Jugendbeschäftigung – verbunden ist. Ihr Interesse und Ihr Engagement ist daher nicht nur für Sie selbst\, sondern auch für uns alle von großer Bedeutung. \nIch wünsche Ihnen regen Austausch und viel Erfolg für Ihre Zukunft! \n \nHans Peter Doskozil \nLandeshauptmann Burgenland \nLT-Präs Verena DunstWelcome Note from LT-Präs Verena Dunst\nSehr geehrte Jungparlamentarierinnen und Jungparlamentarier! \nDemokratie lebt davon\, dass die Menschen sich einbringen. Das Mitmachen und sich einmischen\, Standpunkte zu haben und diese zu vertreten\, etwas bewirken zu wollen und das auch tun. Das sind die wichtigsten und wesentlichsten Merkmale einer lebendigen Demokratie und es ist die Jugend die unsere Zukunft gestalten wird. \nIm Rahmen der burgenländischen Demokratie-Offensive #politik-er-leben wurde eine Studie in Auftrag gegeben\, um das Verständnis der Jugend für Politik zu erheben. Das Ergebnis war\, dass 77 % der Jugend an der politischen Entwicklung im Land interessiert ist. Ein sehr guter Wert. Die Studie zeigt aber auch\, je früher Jugendliche lernen zu diskutieren und Beteiligungsmöglichkeiten kennen\, desto eher sind sie als Erwachsene an Politik interessiert. \nIch freue mich daher über jede Initiative\, die jungen Menschen Demokratie und demokratische Prozesse näher bringt und bin sehr stolz\, Sie als Jungparlamentarier und Jungparlamentarier bei der 19. Nationalen Sitzung des Europäischen Jugendparlaments\, im 25. Jubiläumsjahr des EU-Beitritts Österreichs\, im Burgenland\, begrüßen zu dürfen. \nIch wünsche Ihnen eine spannende und erfahrungsreiche Zeit\, viele nette Begegnungen und vor allem viel Freude bei der politischen Arbeit! \nIhre \n \nVerena Dunst \nPräsidentin des Burgenländischen Landtages \nIngrid Salamon\, BGM MattersburgWelcome Note from BGM Ingrid Salamon\nEuropa in Mattersburg \nIch bin sehr froh und ein bisschen stolz\, dass diese Tagung heuer auch in Mattersburg stattfindet. \nUnsere Stadt hat eine große Verbundenheit mit Europa. 2005 feierten wir in Mattersburg die 10jährige Mitgliedschaft Österreichs zur EU. Damals kamen Botschafter und Delegierte aus Schweden und Finnland\, zwei Staaten die zur gleichen Zeit wie Österreich der EU beigetreten sind nach Mattersburg\, um dieses Ereignis zu feiern. \nEin Jahr später fand das „Fest der französischen Sprache“ in Mattersburg statt\, wo SchülerInnen aus Europa unsere Stadt besuchten. \nBei beiden Veranstaltungen war die Jugend sehr stark eingebunden und ich erinnere mich gerne daran zurück. Diese Jugend ist die Zukunft von Europa. \nIch finde das gegenseitige Kennenlernen der verschiedenen Kulturen und das Erlernen neuer Sprachen als ganz wichtige Faktoren für ein gelungenes Zusammenleben. Vielfalt trennt die Menschen nicht\, sondern bereichert deren Lebensweise und Denken. Vor allem jungen Menschen lege ich ans Herz\, unser Europa zu entdecken und sich für die europäische Idee zu begeistern. \nIch wünsche mir\, dass diese Begeisterung auch bei der Tagung spürbar ist und bedanke mich nochmals\, dass Mattersburg als Tagungsort ausgewählt wurde. \nIngrid Salamon \nBürgermeisterin von Mattersburg \nThomas Steiner\, BGM EisenstadtWelcome Note from BGM Thomas Steiner\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer! \nHerzlich willkommen in der kleinsten Großstadt der Welt! Die burgenländische Landeshauptstadt ist zweifelsohne auch die Bildungshauptstadt des Landes. Von der Kinderkrippe bis zur Fachhochschule bietet unsere Stadt ein breitgefächertes Bildungsangebot für nahezu jedes Interessensgebiet. \nEinrichtungen wie das MEP Austria begrüße ich von ganzem Herzen. Denn so wird Jugendlichen\, eine toller Einblick in den demokratischen Prozess der Meinungs- und Mehrheitsfindung geboten. Gerade Jugendliche\, die kurz davor sind in den demokratischen Prozess der Mitbestimmung einzutreten\, können hier wichtige Erkenntnisse und Erfahrungen für ihren Lebensweg mitnehmen. \nIch wünsche allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern gute und konstruktive Gespräche sowie viel Spaß und schöne Tage im Burgenland! \n \nMag. Thomas Steiner \nBürgermeister der Landeshauptstadt Freistadt Eisenstadt \nProgrammeSee Downloads section \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)\nThe question of dealing with greenhouse gas emissions from livestock:\nLivestock production: a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and a leading cause of deforestation and water pollution. Should European countries like the recent example of the Netherlands take steps to reduce the environmental impact of the livestock industry\, and if so\, how can the potential economic implications for farmers be offset? \n2 Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)\nThe question of dealing with the challenges posed by the inclusion of migrant youths in the economy and society:\nWith Europe faced with an increasingly ageing society how can migrant youths whether asylum seeker\, non-EU and EU be better integrated into the education\, training and employment? In Europe’s continued quest to be the world’s Nr 1 knowledge-based economy and society\, how can governments guarantee that no young person is left behind\, but rather that his/her full potential is tapped? \n3 Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)\nThe question of dealing with employment challenges posed by digitalisation:\nWith the increasing spread of automation and digital technologies (eg. internet of things) replacing many low to middle-skilled jobs\, how can the EU Member States ensure employment in increasingly difficult economic times? \nWhich measures can be taken to avoid large-scale unemployment? \n4 Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)\nThe question of dealing with mass tourism in UNESCO protected heritage sites and monuments:\nAs the tourism industry continues to expand and place an unsustainable burden on Europe’s cultural heritage sites\, how can EU governments protect their heritage sites and monuments while enabling visitors’ accessibility. 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The upcoming European Parliament Elections are set to become a major turning point in an era of many challenges for the EU. From migration to climate change\, from youth unemployment to digitization. We live in an ever more globalised\, competitive world. At the same time\, the utter chaos around the Brexit referendum has demonstrated that the EU might not be an irrevocable project. And while most of us take democracy for granted\, it also seems under increasing threat\, both in principle and practice. That is why this time it’s not enough to just hope for a better future: this time we all need to take responsibility for it. \nAnd what a better place to start than taking part in a youth parliament in the beautiful Tyrol. A region\, known not only for its ski slopes and breathtaking landscapes but also for a notorious amount of tourists and transit traffic. The latter two posing a rather difficult issue\, seeing as they provide Tyrol and the EU both with enormous benefits and considerable problems. However\, the province has more to offer than its stereotypes. \nThe regional economic profile is additionally shaped by knowledge-intensive business-related services\, industrial companies\, trades\, education\, and possibly most importantly: two forward-thinking\, dynamic cities Innsbruck and Schwaz. Which coincidently will be the venue for our upcoming MEP session. Over four days the Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck\, the Paulinum Schwaz\, and their students will be happy to host you and show you what the mountains\, we call home have to offer. \nFrom snow to a world of crystals\, from hearty food to even more snow\, Tyrol has everything the heart desires. Just don’t forget your gloves and you will love it. On a slightly more serious note\, we would like to remind all of you to bring your A game next January. At the MEP you will meet the brightest young minds from around the country and in order to ensure your success\, it is vital that you arrive motivated and well prepared. This is a preciously rare opportunity to make your voice heard but also hear the voice of others. Stay open-minded\, be willing to cooperate\, step out of your comfort zone\, and perhaps most importantly: enjoy your time. \nWe are certainly looking forward to meeting all of you in January\,\nYour Presidents\, \nEva Werlberger\, Rafael Ager and Julian Ennemoser \n \nWelcome NotesLandeshauptmann Günther PlatterWelcome Note from LHM Günther Platter\nSehr geehrte Jungparlamentarierinnen und Jungparlamentarier! \nDie Europäische Union ist das bedeutendste Friedensprojekt der europäischen Geschichte – möglich wurde dies nur\, weil alle Mitgliedsstaaten seit den Gründungstagen eines verbindet: die Demokratie und das gemeinsame Bekenntnis\, dass jede Bürgerin und jeder Bürger das Recht auf freie Rede und politische Mitbestimmung hat. Auf diesem Fundament steht auch die europäische Union. Das Parlament ist das höchste Organ der Union\, seine Delegierten die Vertreterinnen und Vertreter der Bevölkerung und ihr Sprachrohr. \nSie\, werte Jungparlamentarierinnen und Jungparlamentarier\, sind unsere Zukunft. Sie sind mit der Europäischen Union aufgewachsen\, wissen um ihre Stärken und Schwächen\, aber auch insbesondere um ihren Wert – sei es im Bereich der grenzenlosen Mobilität oder der gemeinsamen Währung. Sie tragen die europäische Idee im Herzen und werden sie während der Parlamentssitzung verfechten. \nDas Friedensprojekt Europäische Union hat nur dann eine Zukunft\, wenn wir an sie und ihre Institutionen – allen voran das Parlament als direkte Vertretung der Bürgerinnen und Bürger – glauben. Projekte wie das Model European Parliament (MEP) tragen wesentlich dazu bei\, das Verständnis in der Bevölkerung zu heben und künftige Generationen noch näher an die europäische Idee heranzuführen. Als begeisterter Europäer kann ich das nur unterstützen! \nIch darf Ihnen\, geschätzte Jungparlamentarierinnen und Jungparlamentarier\, nun interessante\, spannende\, emotionale und lehrreiche Tage im MEP wünschen. Danke\, dass Sie sich für gelebte Demokratie und ein Europa des Miteinanders einsetzen. \nGünther Platter \nLandeshauptmann von Tirol \nWelcome Video from MdEP Othmar Karas\nFor privacy reasons Vimeo needs your permission to be loaded.I AcceptMdEP Thomas WaitzWelcome Note from MdEP Thomas Waitz\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des Model European Parliaments! \nIch bedanke mich recht herzlich für die Gelegenheit\, zusammen mit euch über einige der wichtigsten Fragen unserer Union zu sprechen. Mit eurer Teilnahme habt ihr schon einen bedeutenden ersten Schritt geleistet\, weil durch euer Engagement die europäische Idee mit Leben erfüllt wird. Es ist genau dieses Engagement\, das auch im Sinne unserer Union die Chance bietet\, unsere gemeinsamen Herausforderungen zum Wohle aller zu meistern. Hier spielt das Europäische Parlament eine entscheidende Rolle\, als demokratisch legitimiertes Forum in der Europäischen Gesetzgebung\, in dem wir Abgeordnete mit dem gleichen Engagement an einem besseren Europa arbeiten. \nEngagement für Ideen\, Visionen und Lösungen  – von der kleinsten Reform an bis hin zu den großen Würfen –  sind die Grundlage für ein besseres Europa für die kommenden Generationen. Ich möchte euch dazu ermutigen\, die Europäische Union in aller Solidarität auch kritisch zu denken\, zu hinterfragen und mitzugestalten. Es war das radikale Hinterfragen der sich ständig immer heftiger wiederholenden Konflikte und alter Feindschaften auf unserem Kontinent\, das zu einer Union beigetragen hat\, die den Frieden in Europa sichert. \nHeute stehen wir vor der Herausforderung\, das Überleben in einem intakten Klima für unsere zukünftigen Generationen zu garantieren. Diese Aufgabe können wir wieder nur gemeinsam in Europa und der ganzen Welt bewältigen\, und es bedarf des Engagements von uns allen\, damit wir diesem Auftrag auch gerecht werden. Und wieder bedarf es des kritischen Hinterfragens seitens engagierter Menschen\, um Lösungen zu finden. \nIn dieser Frage spielt der ländliche Raum eine entscheidende Rolle. Global betrachtet trägt die Landwirtschaft zu rund einem Viertel aller Emissionen bei\, die unsere Klimakrise befeuern. Dabei sind es speziell Monokulturen und Tiermastfabriken der Agrarindustrie\, die dabei auch eine Gefahr für unsere Biodiversität und intakte Umwelt darstellen. Mit der Förderung bäuerlicher Land- und Forstwirtschaft\, die ökologische Kriterien zum Maßstab hat\, kann der ländliche Raum einen beachtlichen Beitrag zur Lösung der größten Herausforderung unserer und kommender Generationen leisten. Durch die Gemeinsame Agrarpolitik kann die EU schon heute wichtige Rahmenbedingungen schaffen und Lösungen fördern. Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann darüber hinaus auch einen Beitrag zur Gesundheit der Bürgerinnen und Bürger leisten\, indem wir zum Beispiel Pestizide vermeiden und gesunde\, hochwertige Lebensmittel erzeugen. Ideen und Lösungen gibt es viele\, und die hier erwähnten sind nur ein kleiner Ausschnitt aus dem heute Möglichen. Deshalb brauchen wir das kritische Engagement von euch und vielen anderen\, um unserer Aufgabe auch in Zukunft gerecht zu werden\, die bestehenden Möglichkeiten endlich auszuschöpfen und in allen Politikbereichen gemeinsam an besseren Lösungen zu arbeiten. \nAus diesem Grund freue ich mich auf den Austausch mit euch und wünsche euch viel Erfolg bei der diesjährigen MEP. \nHerzlichst\, \nThomas Waitz \nMag.a Christine Oppitz-PlörerWelcome Note from Innsbruck’s vice mayor Mag.a Christine Oppitz-Plörer\nWir alle sind Europa! \n2019 wird ein besonderes Jahr für Europa: Ende Mai stehen die nächsten Wahlen zum Europäischen Parlament an. Die österreichischen Jugendlichen\, die sich anlässlich des 18. Model European Parliaments treffen\, gehören zu jener Altersgruppe\, die nun selbst aktiv und demokratisch in Europa mitbestimmen darf. Sie sind im Kleinen Mitglieder des Europäischen Parlaments und befassen sich mit aktuellen europäischen Fragen und Problemstellungen. \nIm Fokus dieser Tagung stehen unter anderem Themen wie Transitverkehr\, Umwelt\, Mobilität\, Bildung\, Jugendbeschäftigung\, Demokratie und Digitalisierung. Dies sind Bereiche\, die unsere Zeit und unser Zusammenleben in Europa und in Tirol ganz besonders betreffen und die neue Ideen und langfristige Konzepte erfordern. \nDiese Veranstaltung gibt der Jugend Europas eine wichtige Stimme und ermöglicht es ihnen\, aktuelle Probleme zu diskutieren und neue Lösungsansätze zu entwickeln. Ich heiße die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer der Konferenz herzlich in der Tiroler Landeshauptstadt im Herzen der Alpen willkommen und danke dem MEP Austria herzlich für die Organisation. \nMag.a Christine Oppitz-Plörer \nVizebürgermeisterin der Landeshauptstadt Innsbruck \nMag. Mariana Kühnel\, MAGrußwort der Generalsekretär-Stellvertreterin der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich\, Mag. Mariana Kühnel\, MA\nEuropas Zukunft liegt in den Händen der jungen Menschen \nDie Europäische Union hat Österreich wirtschaftlich enorm vorangebracht – durch ein Mehr an Wachstum\, an Arbeitsplätzen und an wirtschaftlichem und sozialen Wohlstand. Auch für die Wirtschaftskammer ist ein vereintes\, starkes und reformfreundliches Europa ein Kernanliegen. Um auch in der Bevölkerung wieder mehr Begeisterung für die EU hervorzurufen\, bedarf es eine Union\, die rasch auf aktuelle Herausforderungen wie Globalisierung und Digitalisierung\, reagiert. \nEin Projekt wie Model European Parliament\, das die Entwicklung eines europäischen Bewusstseins und Verstehens bereits unter Jugendlichen fördert\, ist hier eine wichtige Unterstützung und hat Vorbildwirkung. Denn es liegt insbesondere auch an der jungen Generation\, dem Europa von morgen den Weg zu weisen. \nFür das diesjährige Model European Parliament Austria in Tirol wünsche ich spannende und engagierte Diskussionen und viele kreative Lösungen für eine erfolgreiche Zukunft Europas! \nMag. Mariana Kühnel\, MA \nGeneralsekretär-Stellvertreterin \nWirtschaftskammer Österreich \nProgrammeSee Downloads section \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)\nThe question of smart growth in small towns and rural communities:\nMany rural communities and small towns are facing challenges: a declining rural population\, loss of study and workplaces\, budget means and at the same time rapid growth of metropolitan areas. What strategies can be used to protect and preserve the environment and at the same time create growth and development? \n2 Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)\nThe question of empowerment of the civil society and active participation:\nAcross Europe there are divisions between groups based on age\, race\, gender and faith. How might these divisions be overcome\, and in what ways can particularly young people be educated to become active citizens and have more say in the solution and decision-making processes in their societies and in the EU heading towards the European elections in 2019? \n3 Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)\nThe question of youth unemployment:\nToday many EU member states are faced with youth unemployment. About 22% of all 15- to 25-year-old EU citizens are so-called `NEETs´\, resulting in numerous social and economic issues. \nHow can the EU support their integration into the labour market\, thus reducing the associated financial and social knock-on effects? Which initiatives can be taken to allow the young workforce to become an active and contributing part of the labour market and European society? \n4 Committee on Industry Research and Energy (ITRE)\nThe question of innovation\, industrial automation\, and digitization:\nIn times of increasing technological developments\, the necessity of innovation has become an essential component of industrialized economic systems to increase international competitiveness and foster economic growth. Innovation offers numerous advantages to society; simultaneously\, digitization and automation offer opportunities but also pose a threat to the economy. \nWhich measures can be taken by the European Union to expand its role in the global market of innovation and technological breakthrough? How can this strive for innovation meet the changing demands on the labour market? \nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Tirol 2019 ITRE (Prep Module) | 49.29 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Tirol 2019 ITRE (Fact File) | 549.72 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Tirol 2019 EMPL (Prep Module) | 88.08 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Tirol 2019 EMPL (Fact File) | 1.52 MB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Tirol 2019 CULT (Prep Module) | 133.65 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Tirol 2019 CULT (Fact File) | 494.40 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Tirol 2019 ENVI (Prep Module) | 61.39 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Tirol 2019 ENVI (Fact File) | 75.21 KB\n \n Download URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-tirol-2019/ LOCATION:Innsbruck\, Innsbruck\, Tirol\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/NatPlakatTirol19Plakat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181003 DTSTAMP:20260430T061107 CREATED:20250523T094024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T094034Z UID:1912-1538006400-1538524799@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:MEP CSEE Vienna 2018 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsHonourable Members of the Model European Parliament\, \nIt is with uttermost honor\, pride and esteem that we welcome you all\, on behalf of the entire Presidency\, to the 4th Central and South East European Regional session of the Model European Parliament to the heart of Europe\, to Austria’s beautiful capital Vienna and the monastic jewel on its perimeter Klosterneuburg. \nThis meeting not only brings together young people from all over Central and South East Europe for a cultural exchange but also provides you with a platform to voice your concerns and ideas for a new Europe. We therefore are especially pleased to welcome both representatives of EU member states and of the candidate/applicant countries the Republic of North Macedonia\, Albania and Kosovo. This exciting mix will ensure that you can tackle your committee issues from various points of views\, as the problems can only be solved together. Together is probably the word that describes MEP best. In the course of this week\, you will all eat together\, live together but most importantly work together on your very own resolution. And finally\, after the General Assembly\, you will celebrate together\, regardless whether your resolution has passed or not. \nThis sense of unity is also reflected in the committee issues\, which address important issues concerning all of us. We\, as young Europeans\, have to come up with solutions to problems like growing unemployment among young people and youth empowerment. Moreover\, due to our geographic position\, most of our counties are dependent on oil imports from non-EU-member states\, either for energy usage or for plastic production\, two other committee issues you will discuss at this session. Of course\, these issues also include the problem of interfaith dialogue and gender equality\, two topics of great importance in our ever-changing union. \nThe MEP gathers the brightest and most ambitious of Europe’s young minds\, so make sure to speak up! Where else would you have the possibility to voice your opinions and join young people from all over Europe in a mutual debate? It is certainly not always easy to find consensus and come up with an innovative solution\, especially when you have strong opinions on certain topics. However\, learning to find a good compromise in a debate\, which often entails strong disagreements\, is probably one of the most important lesson to learn at an MEP. \nThe Model European Parliament enables just that: a step in the right direction\, a way to engage in current political as well as societal issues and most importantly it provides a means to come together\, despite all differences\, and find a common solution for a common problem. This is what solidarity should entail. \nThreats that the EU has to face today include the June 2016 vote in the United Kingdom (UK) in favor of leaving the EU\, the Greek debt crisis and lingering concerns about the eurozone\, the ongoing migrant and refugee flows\, a resurgent Russia\, and lastly a heightened terrorism threat. Amid these difficult issues\, the future shape and character of the European Project in the wake of Western Balkans EU enlargement are being increasingly questioned. This is where your part comes into play. \nThis – right now – is the time to stand together; to pool our ideas and energy to be unified once again. To protect the values the EU holds: respect for human dignity and human rights\, freedom\, democracy\, equality and the rule of law. You are all vital in maintaining these values. \nWe therefore are sure that you will remain open hearted and open minded to your fellow committee members and fellow delegates. If you embrace the opportunity you will make grand friendships\, get to know copious diverse opinions and perspectives. We advise you to be ready to defend your opinion but also to honor and assent others’ opinions while keeping in mind that it is of great necessity to find common ground and move on to make further progress. \nTherefore\, seize this opportunity to broaden your horizon and exchange ideas with teenagers from all over Europe. You always meet twice\, so build up long lasting friendships. But most importantly\, engage in the fruitful debates this week. Europe needs you. Vincent Van Gogh once said: “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” May this be your aim in this year’s Central and South East European Regional session of the Model European Parliament. \nWe wish you an unforgettable experience at the MEP CSEE in Vienna and Klosterneuburg! \nOn behalf of the Presidency\, \nLea Giglmayr\, Oskar Weihs & Paula Breyer \nLea GiglmayrOskar Weihs & Paula Breyer URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/mep-csee-vienna-2018/ LOCATION:Vienna\, Vienna\, Austria CATEGORIES:MEP CSEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/PlakatMEPCseeAustria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180129 DTSTAMP:20260430T061107 CREATED:20250523T080345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T081119Z UID:1842-1516838400-1517183999@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Oberösterreich 2018 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsHonourable Delegates\, Venerable Committee Chairs and Student Media Officers\, \nIt is a pleasure to welcome you to the 17th national session of the Model European Parliament in Austria. \nFor the third time\, the session will take place in Wels and Linz\, two beautiful cities located in the federal province of Upper Austria. For centuries\, this province has not only been the heart of Austria´s industrial region but also the home to global players such as VOEST Alpine. \nUpper Austria is known for its forward thinking\, open minded and creative people who deliver extraordinary work in technological innovation. It is therefore no surprise that one of the three Silicon Valley Austria centres is in Linz. However\, what truly makes Upper Austria unique is not its advanced industries but its rich history\, its famous culture and the exquisite cuisine. What do the Glöcklerlauf\, Knödel and the composer Anton Bruckner all have in common? They call Upper Austria their home. Furthermore\, museums such as the “Ars Electronica” and “Lentos” contribute to Upper Austria´s cultural heritage. Already the famous artist Gustav Klimt fell in love with Upper Austria´s extraordinary landscapes. Creating some of his most iconic art pieces\, he spent his summers in the picturesque Upper Austrian Lake District at the Attersee and in Linz. It maybe is no surprise that Linz was named the European capital of culture in 2009. \nDuring this MEP session\, you have the privilege to experience true Upper Austrian lifestyle. You will be welcomed by local host families in Wels and will take part in Committee Meetings at the WRG ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels. Furthermore\, the Opening Ceremony will take place at the historic town hall in Wels\, an input morning will be held at our sci-tech museum WELIOS\, and for the General Assembly we have the great honour of holding the plenary at the Upper Austrian Landtag in Linz. \nMost importantly however\, you will get to know dedicated\, intelligent and hard-working delegates from all over the country. We are also delighted to also welcome a delegation from Germany for the first time. We have all come together to address political issues Austria and the EU are facing at the moment. The main focus of the session lies on digitisation and its impact on our now and the future. We have grown up with technology embedded in every aspect of our lives. It is up to us\, to our generation\, to use it wisely and thus achieve advances within the education system\, the world of work and society. We not only have to keep up with the evolving process of digitisation\, but think ahead. \nTherefore\, do not be afraid to raise your voice! We encourage you to engage in fruitful debates\, to be open to new ideas and to aim to learn as much as possible from each other. In order to get the most out of this session\, we kindly as you to conduct thorough research in advance. This is your chance to get involved and to make a change. Austria and the EU needs you – an interested\, engaged and active future generation with the willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure cooperation both with the member states and the rest of the world. Although it is important that you take your role seriously\, do not forget to enjoy your time as much as possible. A series of events\, such as team building or our famous “Cultural Evening” will allow you to make great friends for life. \nWe are very much looking forward to meeting all of you in January! \nYour Presidents\, \nJasmin Weber – WRG der Franziskanerinnen Wels \nCecilia Hoyos – Theresianische Akademie Wien \nJohannes Lummerstorfer – Theresianische Akademie Wien \nAlexander Pichler – Theresianische Akademie Wien \nWelcome NotesLandeshauptmann Mag. Thomas StelzerWelcome Note from LHM Mag. Thomas Stelzer\nEuropa gehört Ihnen \nSehr geehrte Damen und Herren\, \nliebe Gäste! \nIch begrüße Sie ganz herzlich und freue mich besonders darüber\, dass die diesjährige Sitzung des Model European Parliaments in Oberösterreich – in Linz und in Wels\, sowie im Besonderen im Sitzungssaal des Oö. Landtags – stattfindet. \nSie werden sich in diesen drei Tagen mit jenen Themen beschäftigen\, die nicht nur das Morgen prägen werden\, sondern das Heute bereits fortlaufend verändern. Es geht um Digitalisierung in allen Bereichen der Gesellschaft. Ihre Generation hat es in der Hand\, die neuen Technologien sinnstiftend einzusetzen und sie in jene Richtung hin weiterzuentwickeln\, wo sie einen langfristigen Nutzen entfalten: in der Medizin\, am Arbeitsmarkt\, in der Bildung\, in der Forschung\, in der Kultur. \nAuch die Europäische Union steht vor großen Herausforderungen: Seien es die Verhandlungen zur neuen deutschen Bundesregierung\, die Konsequenzen des Brexit\, die Auswirkungen der Migrationsbewegungen bis hin zum Klimawandel. Politische Entscheidungen wie diese beeinflussen unsere Gesellschaft und unser Zusammenleben maßgeblich. Ich möchte junge Menschen wie Sie ermutigen\, mitzureden\, mitzudiskutieren\, offen die Herausforderungen anzusprechen und Ihre Sicht auf die möglichen Lösungen einzubringen. Das Europa\, in dem wir jetzt leben und arbeiten\, gehört in letzter Konsequenz Ihnen. \nIch wünsche Ihnen eine spannende\, interessante und schöne Zeit in Oberösterreich. \nMag. Thomas Stelzer \nLandeshauptmann \nMdEP Dr. Paul RübigWelcome Note from MdEP Dr. Paul Rübig\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des 17. Model European Parliament! \nAls Abgeordneter zum Europäischen Parlament freue ich mich sehr über alle Initiativen\, die junge Menschen an Demokratie und politische Entscheidungsfindungen heranführt und die damit verbundenen Institutionen wie zum Beispiel das Europäische Parlament näher bringt. \nDemokratie lebt von den Menschen\, die diese auch leben und sich dafür einsetzen. Die Zukunft Europas liegt in den Händen der jungen Menschen und dies ist nicht nur eine große Verantwortung sondern auch Chance. Umso erfreulicher\, dass es so viele Junge gibt\, die sich aktiv an der Gestaltung ihrer eigenen Zukunft beteiligen. \nAls einzige von den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern der Europäischen Union direkt gewählte Institution hat das Europäische Parlament einen sehr hohen Stellenwert. \nDie Interessen von über 500 Millionen Menschen aus 28 Staaten müssen zusammengeführt werden. Weltweite Ereignisse\, die man selber oft nicht beeinflussen kann\, stellen die Politik Tag für Tag vor neue Herausforderungen. Diese globalen  Herausforderungen sind nur mehr gemeinsam zu bewältigen. Das wisst ihr und daher habt ihr euch zusammengefunden um aktiv zu werden. \nSchülerinnen und Schüler aus allen Bundesländern kommen zusammen\, um zu diskutieren und Lösungen für Herausforderungen zu besprechen. \nIch gratuliere auch Ihnen\, Mag. Gottfried Öhl\, als österreichischem Koordinator des Model European Parliament für diese großartige Initiative und ihr Engagement! \nIch wünsche allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern viel Spaß und viel Erfolg! \nEuer Paul Rübig \nKommR Viktor SiglGrußwort des OÖ Landtagspräsidenten\, KommR Viktor Sigl\nLiebe Jungparlamentarierinnen und Jungparlamentarier! \nDie Jugend ist unsere Zukunft und die Zukunft liegt in der Europäischen Union. Mich freut es deshalb besonders\, dass das 17. Model European Parliament Austria im Oö. Landhaus\, dem Haus der Begegnung\, stattfindet. \nDieses Jahr feiern wir 100 Jahre Österreich und denken an all die Höhepunkte unserer Republik. Wir wollen dabei aber nicht die tragischen und aufwühlenden Ereignisse dieser Zeit verdrängen und in Vergessenheit geraten lassen. Alle diese Ereignisse haben unsere Heimat geprägt und weiterentwickelt. Wir müssen die Erfahrungen der Vergangenheit weitergeben und das Erinnern wachhalten\, jedoch stets den Blick nach vorne richten. \nEin Meilenstein in der Geschichte Österreichs war der Beitritt zur Europäischen Union. Sie alle sind in diesem Verbund aufgewachsen. Das friedliche und gemeinsame Europa ist heute in der Gesellschaft zu eine Selbstverständlichkeit geworden. Jedoch ist dieses Europa alles andere als selbstverständlich. Es braucht Beteiligung\, Ideen und vor allem Begeisterung. \nWir haben gemeinsam die Verantwortung\, das Projekt Europa tagtäglich konstruktiv und auch kritisch mitzugestalten und so ständig weiterzuentwickeln. Vor allem Sie sind jene Generation\, die das Projekt Europäische Union in der Zukunft prägen und an die Bedürfnisse Ihrer Generation entsprechend anpassen wird. Nützen Sie die Chancen und Möglichkeiten\, die dieses Friedensprojekt bietet. \nPolitik wird von Menschen gemacht. Politik erfordert Aufmerksamkeit und kann durch kluge Entscheidungen viel Freude bereiten. Aus diesem Grund ist es mir ein großes Anliegen\, dass der Jugend unsere demokratischen Werte verstärkt vermittelt\, sowie Politik und aktive Beteiligung nähergebracht werden. Projekte wie unsere „Werkstatt für Demokratie“ oder dieses Jugendparlament sind ein wichtiger Beitrag\, um viele Jugendliche zum Mitgestalten zu motivieren und für Politik zu begeistern. \nIm Namen aller 56 „Kolleginnen und Kollegen“ des oberösterreichischen Landtags wünsche ich dem Jugendparlament viel Erfolg! \nProgrammeWels/Linz 25. – 28. 1. 2018\nUnter dem Ehrenschutz des Landeshauptmanns von Oberösterreich Mag. Thomas Stelzer\nProgramm (18.1.) \n\nDo 25. Jän.\nabends 20:00 Ankunft der Delegierten am Bhf. Wels  – Unterbringung bei Gastfamilien \nFr 26. Jän.\nab 07:45 Eintreffen der Delegierten im WRG/ORG Wels \nab 08:20 Eintreffen der Delegierten im Rathaus \nStadtplatz 1\n4600 Wels\nTel.: +43 7242 235-3000 \n09:00 – 09:30 Eröffnung \nSprecher \n  \nDr. Andreas Rabl\nBürgermeister von Wels \nFr. Dir. Mag. Karin Schachner\niV Landesschulratspräsident OÖ\, HR Fritz Enzenhofer \nDirektor Mag. Georg König BEd\nDirektor des WRG/ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels \nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nJasmin Weber (WRG ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels\, MJ17)\nCecilia Hoyos\, Alexander Pichler\, Johannes Lummerstorfer (Theresianische Akademie Wien) \nSebastian Saxinger\nTheresianum MJ2014\, former president of national & international MEP\, MEP Alumni Austria vice chairman\, Vienna University of Economics and Business \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\nMEP Austria Coordinator \n09:30 – 10:45 Diskussion/Impulsreferat: \nDr. Paul Rübig\nÖsterreichischer Abg. zum Europ. Parlament\nEU : Standortbestimmung 2020  \n11:00 – 11:45 Opening Ceremony: Vorstellen der Bundesländer Delegationen \n11:45 – 12:15 Mittagessen Büffet \n13:00 – 15:45 Komiteetreffen\, anschließend Jause: Wels stellt sich vor \nWRG/ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels\nVogelweiderstraße 2-4\, 4600 Wels\nTel.: +43 7242 47428-0 \n16:15 – 18:45 Teambuilding: Turnhalle WORG Wels \nab 20:00 Abendessen und cultural evening \nsGerstl Wels\nFreiung 9-11\, 4600 Wels\nTel. 07242-351500 \nab 22:30 Gastfamilien \nSa 27. Jän.\n08:00 – 09:45 Komiteetreffen \nWRG/ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels\nVogelweiderstraße 2-4\, 4600 Wels\nTel.: +43 7242 47428-0 \n10:30 – 12:15 Eröffnung im Welios \nWelios Betriebs-GmbH\nWeliosplatz 1\, 4600 Wels \nBegrüßung: \nJohann Reindl-Schweighofer\nStadtrat für Kultur und Bildung \nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nJasmin Weber (WRG ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels\, MJ17)\nCecilia Hoyos\, Alexander Pichler\, Johannes Lummerstorfer (Theresianische Akademie Wien) \n10:45 – 12:15 Impulsreferat und Diskussion: Back to the Future: Digitales Europa: Silicon Valley Österreich \nLH-Stv. Mag. Dr. Michael Strugl (tbc)\nWirtschafts-\, Forschungs- und Innovationsreferent des Landes Oberösterreich \n12:45 – 13:45 Mittagsbüffet \n14:15 – 16:45 Komiteetreffen \nWRG/ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels\nVogelweiderstraße 2-4\, 4600 Wels\nTel.: +43 7242 47428-0 \n17:15 – 17:45 Jause in der Schule: Oberösterreich stellt sich vor \n17:45 – 18:15 Delegationsmeeting \n18:15 – 18:45 Lobbying \n19:15 – 21:15 Abendessen \nKnödelwirt\nGrünbachplatz 14\, 4600 Wels\n \nab 22:30 Gastfamilie \nSo 28. Jän.\n06:30 Abfahrt in Wels \n08:00 Eintreffen der Delegierten im Landtag Oberösterreich\n \nLandtag Oberösterreich\nLandhausplatz 1\, 4021 Linz\n \n08:30 – 9:00 Begrüßung \nKommR. Viktor Sigl\nErster Präsident des OÖ Landtags \n9:00 – 13:00 Plenary Session \n13:00 – 13:30 Closing Ceremony \nSprecher: \nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nJasmin Weber (WRG ORG der Franziskanerinnen Wels\, MJ17)\nCecilia Hoyos\, Alexander Pichler\, Johannes Lummerstorfer (Theresianische Akademie Wien) \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\nMEP Austria Coordinator \n13:30 bis 14:15 Mittagsbüffet \ndanach: Abfahrt der Delegationen vom Bhf. Linz \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)\nFree movement is an essential part of the single market and a fundamental right in the EU. \nHow can mobility of employment seeking young EU citizens be promoted? Should they be included in the same national employment schemes as job seeking locals? Should they be entitled to the same allowances and social benefits as young citizens of that country? How can mobility measures counteract large scale youth unemployment in Europe without draining the social system of another EU country? \nEmployment and social affairs (EMPL)\nFree movement is an essential part of the single market and a fundamental right in the EU. \nHow can mobility of employment seeking young EU citizens be promoted? Should they be included in the same national employment schemes as job seeking locals? Should they be entitled to the same allowances and social benefits as young citizens of that country? How can mobility measures counteract large scale youth unemployment in Europe without draining the social system of another EU country? \nDear delegates of the committee on Employment and Social Affairs\,\nDuring our committee sessions\, you will be working on a Resolution\, that consists of Informative Clauses (ICs)\, which point out the problems\, and Operative Clauses (OCs)\, which should solve these problems. \nBelow you will find several links concerning youth employment in Europe\, which display the current situation quite well. Some information will seem familiar to you already\, however\, we encourage you to consider finding other sources too. \nIf any questions should come up\, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to working with you! \nOn behalf of your Committee Chairing Team\, \nLuis Prenninger (W)\, Committee President (luis.prenninger@gmail.com) \nJulian Ennemoser (T)\, CoCP \nJohannes Ratzenböck (OÖ)\, CP Sec \nPaul Znidaric (W)\, CP/SMO \nBo Leiter (W)\, CIE \nPreparation:\nBasics:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1036 \nhttp://www.ilo.org/global/topics/youth-employment/lang–en/index.htm \nhttp://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/audiences/unemployed_youth/index.shtml \nhttp://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/Youth_unemployment \nStatistics:\nhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/10450811/Youth-unemployment-could-tear-Europe-apart-warns-WEF.html \nhttp://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/Unemployment_statistics \nOthers:\nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/aboutparliament/de/highlight.html?query=employment&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.europarl.europa.eu%2faboutparliament%2fde%2f00191b53ff%2fEurobarometer.html%253Ftab%253D2009_16 \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/de/news-room/content/20131105IPR23827/html/European-Globalisation-Adjustment-Fund-employment-MEPs-endorse-EPCouncil-deal \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/aboutparliament/en/0079d60a3f/Recruitment.html \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/topic/Employment-and-social-affairs \nhttp://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/440385?uid=3737528&uid=2&uid=4&sid=21103269049603 \n2 Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)\nThe question of new skills and competitive markets: \nHow can European secondary educational systems contribute to the acquisition of new skills to keep EU competitive in globalised markets? \nCulture and Education (CULT)\nThe question of new skills and competitive markets:\nHow can European secondary educational systems contribute to the acquisition of new skills to keep EU competitive in globalised markets? \n\nDear delegates of the committee on Culture and Education\,\n\nIn order to prepare you for the committee work\, we provided you with some useful links. Please use these links to prepare yourself and to get an insight into our topic. Of course you are free to use any other sources\, in fact we strongly encourage you to do so. \nI would like to ask you to send me a short summary of your research one week before the session. This is not mandatory of course but still vital. We have little time to draft our resolution so please come to the session well prepared. You will see it pays off in the end as you will be able to participate more and become a key player in the committee meetings and in the general assembly. Depending on your involvement you will be graded and recommended to represent Austria in an international MEP session. (www.mepeurope.eu) \nIf there are any questions\, don’t hesitate to contact us! We are looking forward to be working with you! \nOn behalf of your Committee Chairing Team\, \nRafael Ager (T)\, Committee President (ager.rafael@gmail.com) \nDana Rumerstorfer (OÖ)\, CoCP \nAnton Mielke (W)\, CP Sec \nLeonie\, Sajdik (W)\, CP/SMO \nAnna Gisslinger (W)\, CIE \nPreparation:\nThe structure of European education systems: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/fpfis/mwikis/eurydice/images/9/9d/Structure_of_education_systems_2016_17.pdf \nEU activities in the field of higher education: https://ec.europa.eu/education/policy/higher-education_en \nEU 2020 strategy: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/thematic_reports/163EN.pdf \nSecondary Education Statistics by EUROSTAT: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Secondary_education_statistics \nEducational policies and initiatives of the European Union: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_policies_and_initiatives_of_the_European_Union \nErasmus: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/node_de \nWorld Economic Forum: Global competitiveness report 2018\, secondary education enrolment rate worldwide: http://reports.weforum.org/global-competitiveness-index-2017-2018/competitiveness-rankings/#series=ENROL2GR \n3 Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)\nThe question of media accountability: \nRecent calls have been made towards a more regulated press\, following allegations of media privacy invasion and phone hacking\, fake news\, and even accusations of corporate interests and lobbyists manipulating headlines\, public opinion and elections. How should European countries ensure the media is able to fulfil its regulatory purpose in comprehensively\, accurately and objectively informing the general public? \nCivil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)\nThe question of media accountability: \n\nRecent calls have been made towards a more regulated press\, following allegations of media privacy invasion and phone hacking\, fake news\, and even accusations of corporate interests and lobbyists manipulating headlines\, public opinion and elections. How should European countries ensure the media is able to fulfil its regulatory purpose in comprehensively\, accurately and objectively informing the general public? \n\nDear Delegates\,\nWe\, the chairing team of the Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs\, are proud to welcome you to the upcoming MEP National Session in Linz/Wels in January 2018. \nAs there are only a few weeks left until the start of the session\, we would like to encourage you to familiarise yourself thoroughly with our committee issue. \nThe topic we will be dealing with is the question of media accountability: “Recent calls have been made towards a more regulated press\, following allegations of media privacy invasion and phone hacking\, fake news\, and even accusations of corporate interests and lobbyists manipulating headlines\, public opinion and elections. How should European countries ensure the media is able to fulfil its regulatory purpose in comprehensively\, accurately and objectively informing the general public?” \nGood preparation is the prerequisite for productive and determined committee work and therefore\, we have compiled several links\, pdfs and other pieces of information to help you doing so. Read through them carefully and also feel free to do additional research. \nWe are looking forward to meeting you and wish you all the best; please be in touch if you have any questions! \nOn behalf of your Committee Chairing team\, \nMarkus Bencsits\, Committee President (ma.ben@gmx.at) \nDominik Zhang (W)\, CoCP \nNicolas Rashish (W)\, CP Sec \nIsabella Domenig (W)\, CP/SMO \nOscar Weihs (W)\, CIE \nPreparation:\nGeneral information:\nEU – Commission: Initiative on fake news and online disinformation: \n\nhttps://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/initiative/128140/attachment/090166e5b6574b7b\n\n“Next steps against fake news: Commission sets up High-Level Expert Group and launches public consultation” (take a look at the pdf!): \n\nhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-4481_en.htm\n\nA European Parliament resolution of 15 June 2017 on online platforms and the digital single market\, calling on the Commission to analyse in depth the current situation and legal framework and to verify the possibility of legislative intervention to limit the dissemination and spreading of fake news content: \n\nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT+TA+P8-TA-2017-0272+0+DOC+XML+V0//EN\n\nThe project “Media Accountability and Transparency in Europe” is a comparative research effort on media accountability systems (MAS) in EU member states as indicators for media pluralism in Europe: \n\nhttp://www.mediaact.eu/project.html\nhttp://www.mediaact.eu/online.html\n\nOf particular interest: Poland: Waiting for the Citizens to Demand Online Media Accountability: \n\nhttp://www.mediaact.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/WP4/WP4_Poland.pdf\n\nArticles and press publications:\nAbout: Media and accountability \n\nhttp://en.ejo.ch/ethics-quality/media-regulation-media-act-accountability-transparency\n\nPlease focus on European countries: \n\nhttp://en.ejo.ch/media-politics/threats-to-press-freedom-in-europes-democracies-2017-press-freedom-index\n\n“The need of journalism to restore trust”: \n\nhttps://witness.worldpressphoto.org/reality-check-8cd20a06fdb7?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIltChnvyI2AIVR5UbCh24XAxnEAAYAiAAEgLOMfD_BwE\n\nHas truth perished? About “fake news” and a “post-truth” society: \n\nhttps://www.lausanne.org/content/lga/2017-07/contending-truth-amidst-fake-news-epidemic?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7bb75fyI2AIVrgrTCh0inA8PEAAYAyAAEgJnPvD_BwE\n\nInteresting Article about “fake news” and Donald Trump. European politics are of course of primary importance for the MEP\, but the current US president has appreciably coined the discourse about the trustworthiness of the media (“Fake news”\, etc. ..): \n\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/nov/02/fake-news-is-very-real-word-of-the-year-for-2017\n\n4 Committee on Industry\, Energy and Research (ITRE)\nThe question of the digital European infrastructure: \nWhat European measures are necessary to achieve a solid and secure digital infrastructure that enhances forms of cross-border traffic and communication collaboration and information exchange while respecting national security and established privacy rights? \nIndustry\, Energy and Research (ITRE)\nThe question of the digital European infrastructure: \nWhat European measures are necessary to achieve a solid and secure digital infrastructure that enhances forms of cross-border traffic and communication collaboration and information exchange while respecting national security and established privacy rights? \nDear Delegates of the Committee on Industry\, Energy and Research\,\nThe question of digital European infrastructure and what measures have to be taken in order to enhance information exchange while respecting national security and established privacy rights will be our central topic during this MEP session. \nThe links provided below will help you with the preparation\, giving you an insight into the mentioned topic and helping you to form your own opinion about the discussed problems and difficulties that have to be faced. We strongly encourage you to read through the material carefully and extensively with the objective of getting a general overview on the topic’s central points\, as you will have to be able to lead discussions and come up with arguments during our committee meetings. \nWe would further advise to do research on your own and gather as much information as you can. If any questions should come up\, please do not hesitate to contact us. \nWe are looking forward to working with you! \nOn behalf of your Committee Chairing Team\, \nSeveryn Omelyan (W)\, Committee President (omelse12@gmail.com) \nMax Unger (W)\, CoCP \nVictor Bervoets (W)\, CP Sec \nNicole Scherf (W)\, CP/SMO \nAlexandra Hermann (W)\, CIE \nPreparation:\nA short introduction into the importance and effects of digitization in general: \n\nhttp://www.wsp-pb.com/en/What-we-do/Strategic-Consulting/Insights/Digitization-Change-and-Economic-Growth-/\nhttps://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/transforming-government-through-digitization\n\nAbout the current state of and possible strategies for digital infrastructure in Europe: \n\nhttp://reports.weforum.org/delivering-digital-infrastructure/the-challenge-for-europe-crafting-a-digital-renaissance/\nhttps://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/policies/investing-network-technologies\nhttps://english.bdi.eu/article/news/what-technology-is-available-for-broadband-rollout/\nhttps://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/digital-europe-realizing-the-continents-potential\n\nThe aspect of cyber security: \n\nhttps://english.bdi.eu/article/news/cybersecurity-needs-international-cooperation/\n\nData privacy and the use of it: \n\nhttps://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/policies/building-european-data-economy\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/14/european-parliament-approve-tougher-data-privacy-rules\n\nTo give you an insight into the power of Big Data: \n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Dd5aVXLCc\n\nTraffic: \n\nhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/curtissilver/2016/06/28/as-self-driving-cars-change-transportation-infrastructure/#f90c0bf2664a\n\nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n No downloads found! URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-oberosterreich-2018/ LOCATION:Oberösterreich\, Oberösterreich\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/mep-ooe-2017.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170130 DTSTAMP:20260430T061107 CREATED:20250523T082123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T085452Z UID:1862-1485388800-1485734399@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Wien 2017 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsHonorable Delegates\, Distinguished fellow Presidents\,\nVenerable Committee Chairs and Student Media Officers\, \nIt is our pleasure to welcome you to the 16th session of the national Model European Parliament in Vienna! \nIf it is true that a capital is the heart and soul of a state\, what could be a better place for the Austrian youth to come together than Vienna? Host to the United Nations and often referred to as “City of Music”\, the Austrian capital carries the cultural essence not only of an entire nation\, but also of the European spirit. \nYear after year dedicated\, intelligent and hard-working delegates from all corners of the country come together to address Austria’s most important political issues. This time\, it is you who have been chosen to represent your federal provinces. \nTo all first-time participants\, we encourage you not to be afraid to use your voice. Engage in fruitful debates\, be open to new ideas and aim to learn as much as possible from each other. The Opening Ceremony will be held in the House of the European Union\, the Committee Meetings of this year’s session will take place in the Theresianische Akademie Wien\, while the General Assembly will be held in the Old Town Hall. High rank Austrian EU representatives and EU representatives from Austria as well as former diplomats will brief you on the past\, the present and future of the European Union and Austria’s role in its midst. \nAlthough it is important that you take your role seriously\, don’t forget to also enjoy your time in Vienna as much as possible. A series of events\, such as team building or the famous “cultural evening” will allow you to make great friends for life. \nEspecially this year a considerable number of countries have experienced a shift back towards nationalism rather than internationalism. The presidential elections in Austria and the upcoming one in France also reveal the dissatisfaction of a growing part of the population. Europe is not alone in facing this challenge seeing the results of the recent presidential election in the United States. \nHowever\, those developments should not discourage us\, but should be the incentive to get involved now more than ever! The EU needs you – an interested\, engaged and active future generation with the willingness to do what it takes to ensure cooperation both with its member-states and the rest of the world. \nThere are numerous problems we need to tackle\, going from unemployment on to the refugee crisis and probably the most crucial one – climate change. \nIf you haven’t been informed already\, you will soon find out which committee you will be representing and we kindly ask you to conduct thorough research beforehand to be able to participate fully in the committee meetings and your task of writing a resolution. \nWe are really looking forward to meeting you all in January and don’t forget – this is your chance to make your voice heard\, but also to listen to those of others. \nYour Presidents\, \n\n\n\nEmma Heiling\n(Theresianische Akademie Wien)\n\n\nIoana-Laura Crisan\n(Theresianische Akademie Wien)\n\n\nMax Emil Heintschel\n(BG Klosterneuburg)\n\n\nMaximilian Knasar\n(Graz-IBS)\n\n\nAttila Kaplan\n(Theresianische Akademie Wien)\n\n\nEmil Nusser\n(Theresianische Akademie Wien)\n\n\n\nWelcome Note LH DrexlerMdEP Prof. Eugen FreundWelcome Note from MdEP Prof. Eugen Freund\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des Model European Parliaments. \nEs ist mir eine große Ehre Euch an dieser Stelle meine herzlichen Grüße zu übermitteln. Als Abgeordneter des Europäischen Parlaments begrüße ich es außerordentlich wenn Jugendliche über die Beschäftigung mit praktischer Europäischer Politik miteinander in Austausch treten. Das Model European Parliament bietet seit 1994 eine solche Gelegenheit und daher möchte ich Euch an dieser Stelle eine intensive und spannende Zeit wünschen. \nEin demokratischer Prozess beinhaltet in der Regel einen Ausgleich zwischen den unterschiedlichsten Interessen. Im Alltag ist es selten ersichtlich\, was es benötigt\, um einen für alle Seiten zufriedenstellenden Kompromiss\, der aber auch die Interessen der jeweiligen eigenen politischen Familie widerspiegelt\, zu erreichen. Das Model European Parliament ist eine Möglichkeit zu erfahren wieviel legislative Arbeit tatsächlich in einem einzelnen Gesetzesakt der Europäischen Union steckt\, wie die Arbeit von Ausschüssen des Europäischen Parlaments funktioniert und an welchem Zeitpunkt ein Gesetzesvorschlag dann ins allgemeine Plenum kommt. \nAls Mitglied des Außenpolitischen-\, Industrie- und Energie-Ausschusses des Europäischen Parlaments ist einem die Einzigartigkeit der Europäischen Union besonders bewusst. So ist es der Europäischen Union zu verdanken\, dass wir in Europa seit mehr als 50 Jahren keinen Krieg mehr erleben mussten und\, dass wir mittlerweile die bedeutendste Handelsmacht der Welt sind. Deshalb ist es mir besonders wichtig\, dass man sich auskennt mit der Europäischen Union\, dass man sich beschäftigt mit dem was in Brüssel\, Luxemburg und Straßburg passiert. Damit man wenn es heißt: „Das haben die in Brüssel entschieden“ entgegnen kann\, „Nein das haben wir mit unserer Stimme bei der Europawahl gemeinsam entschieden“. \nIhr seid die neue Generation Europäerinnen und Europäer\, ihr werdet das Projekt Europäische Union in der Zukunft gestalten und an die Bedürfnisse eurer Generation entsprechend anpassen. Politik erfordert Aufmerksamkeit\, doch wenn kluge Entscheidungen getroffen werden\, kann sie auch Freude bereiten. In der nächsten Zeit wird Euch bewusster werden\, dass am Ende des Tages Politik von Menschen gemacht wird. \nFür das diesjährige Model European Parliament wünsche ich Euch alles Gute und viel Freude. \nHerzlichst\, Euer \nEugen Freund \nMdEP Dr. Paul RübigWelcome Note from MdEP Dr. Paul Rübig\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des 16. Model European Parliaments! \nAls Abgeordneter des Europäischen Parlaments freue ich mich sehr über jede Initiative\, die jungen Menschen an demokratische Prozesse und Entscheidungsfindungen heranführt und die damit verbundenen Institutionen wie das Europäische Parlament näher bringt. \nDemokratie braucht immer Menschen\, die diese auch leben und die sich dafür engagieren. Nicht nur in Jahren der Wahl\, sondern immer. Die Zukunft Europas liegt in den Händen der Jungen\, dies ist eine große Verantwortung. Umso erfreulicher\, dass es so viele junge Menschen gibt\, die sich aktiv an der Gestaltung ihrer eigenen Zukunft beteiligen. \nAls einzige von den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern der Europäischen Union direkt gewählte Institution hat das Europäische Parlament einen sehr hohen Stellenwert. \nDie Interessen von über 500 Millionen Menschen aus 28 Staaten müssen zusammengeführt werden. Weltweite Ereignisse\, die man selber nicht beeinflussen kann\, stellen die Politik Tag für Tag vor neue Herausforderungen. Diese globalen  Herausforderungen sind nur mehr gemeinsam zu bewältigen. Das wisst ihr und daher habt ihr euch zusammengefunden um aktiv etwas zu unternehmen. \nSchülerinnen und Schüler aus allen Bundesländern kommen zusammen\, um zu diskutieren und Lösungen für Herausforderungen zu besprechen. \nIch gratuliere MEP Austria für diese großartige Initiative und ihr Engagement! \nIch wünsche allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern viel Spaß und viel Erfolg! \nEuer \n \nPaul Rübig \nMag. Georg PfeiferGrußwort des Leiters des Europäischen Parlamentsbüros in Wien\, Mag. Georg Pfeifer\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer am Modell EP! \nEs ist Halbzeit im Europäischen Parlament\, Halbzeit der Legislaturperiode 2014-2019. Die Plenarsitzung im Jänner 2017 war daher traditionell der Neuwahl des Präsidiums gewidmet\, welchem neben dem Präsidenten und den 14 VizepräsidentInnen auch die fünf QuästorInnen angehören. Der neue Präsident des Europäischen Parlaments heißt Antonio TAJANI\, er folgt auf Martin SCHULZ\, der nach zwei Perioden und fünf Jahren in die deutsche Innenpolitik wechseln will. \nDie Begleitmusik zur Wahl des neuen Präsidenten auf der Grundlage veränderter Allianzen hat viel medialen Niederschlag gefunden. Wichtiger ist allerdings die inhaltliche Auseinandersetzung mit den Herausforderungen\, denen sich die Europäische Union in den kommenden Jahren bis zu den Europaparlamentswahlen 2019 stellen wird müssen. Martin Schulz hat es geschafft\, dem Europäischen Parlament nach den Jahren der Bewältigung der Finanz- und Staatsschuldenkrise\, die allzu oft ohne Beteiligung des Europaparlaments von statten ging\, wieder den Einfluss und die Mitbeteiligung zurückzugeben\, die diese Institution legitimer Weise beanspruchen kann. \nNunmehr gilt es\, Antworten auf die wichtigsten Themen zu geben\, die die nächsten Jahre prägen werden: Die Migrationsfrage wird aktueller denn je bleiben\, viele Gesetzgebungsvorhaben sind entweder noch zu beschließen oder adäquat umzusetzen\, obwohl schon einige Maßnahmen auf den Weg gebracht wurden. Und beim Austritt Großbritanniens gilt es\, einen Kompromiss zu finden\, der die wirtschaftlichen und politischen Bande zwischen dem Vereinigten Königreich und der EU erhält\, gleichzeitig aber den Zusammenhalt der Union sicherstellt. \nDas Model European Parliament (MEP) bietet jungen Menschen die Möglichkeit\, genau auf diese Fragen Antworten zu geben und dabei viel über die Entscheidungsprozesse im Europäischen Parlament und allgemein auf europäischer Ebene zu lernen. Ich freue mich daher\, dass Sie auch dieses Jahr wieder Gast im Haus der Europäischen Union sind und wünsche gutes Gelingen\, kreative Ideen und vor allem viel Spaß dabei\, Europa voranzubringen. \nGeorg Pfeifer\, \nLeiter des Informationsbüros des Europäischen Parlaments in Österreich \nProgrammeWien 26. – 29. 1. 2017\nDo 26. Jän.\nabends 20:00 Ankunft der Delegierten am Hbf. Wien  – Unterbringung bei Gastfamilien \nFr 27. Jän.\nab 08:15 Eintreffen der Delegierten \n09:00 – 09:30 Eröffnung im Haus der Europäischen Union \nEuropäisches Parlament\nInformationsbüro für Österreich\nWipplingerstraße 35\, A-1010 Wien\nTel: 01 516 17 \nCornelia Mayer (Zither)\, Ode an die Freude\, Ludwig van Beethoven: Glöcklein im Tale\, Ignaz Carl Umlauf \nSprecher \n  \nMag. Georg Pfeifer\nLeiter des Informationsbüros des Europ. Parlaments \nDir. Mag. Andreas Schatzl\nDirektor Theresianische Akademie Wien \nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nIoana-Laura Crisan\, Emma Heiling\, Emil Nusser\, Attila Kaplan (Theresianische Akademie Wien)\nMaximilian Knasar (Graz IBS)\, Max Emil Heintschel (BG  BRG Klosterneuburg)  \nMatthias Steiner B.A.\, Oxford University\, Theresianum\nNat MEP President Vienna 2011  \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\nMEP Austria Coordinator \n09:30 – 10:45 Diskussion/Impulsreferat: \nProf. Eugen Freund und Dr. Paul Rübig\nÖsterreichische Abg. zum Europ. Parlament\nEU : braucht es mehr Europa ?  \n11:00 – 11:45 Opening Ceremony: Vorstellen der Bundesländer Delegationen \n11:45 – 12:15 Mittagessen Büffet \n13:00 – 15:45 Komiteetreffen\, anschließend Jause \nTheresianische Akademie Wien\nFavoritenstraße 15\nWien 1040\,  Tel.: +43 1 505 15 71 \n16:15 – 18:45 Teambuilding: Eislaufen Heumarkt \nab 20:00 Abendessen und cultural evening \nAm Kahlenberg – CafeRestaurant \nAm Kahlenberg 2-3\n1190 Wien \nab 22:00 Gastfamilien \nSa 28. Jän.\n08:00 – 09:45 Komiteetreffen \nTheresianische Akademie Wien\nFavoritenstraße 15\nWien 1040\,  Tel.: +43 1 505 15 71 \n10:30 – 12:15 Eröffnung im Scapinelli Saal (Theresianische Akademie Wien) \nBegrüßung: \nMR i.R. Dr. Stephan Nagler\nKurator Theresianische Akademie Wien \nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nIoana-Laura Crisan\, Emma Heiling\, Emil Nusser\, Attila Kaplan (Theresianische Akademie Wien)\nMaximilian Knasar (Graz IBS)\, Max Emil Heintschel (BG  BRG Klosterneuburg) \nTheresianum Ensemble\nMozart\, Anonymus \n10:45 – 12:15 Impulsreferat und Diskussion \nBotschafter i.R. Dr. Wolfgang Wolte\nBotschafter der Republik Österreich i. R. (Brüssel\, Peking)\nVorstandsmitglied der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Europapolitik \nEuropa: Österreich: eine Standortbestimmung \n12:45 – 13:30 Mittagessen (Theresianische Akademie Wien) \n14:00 – 16:45 Komiteetreffen \nTheresianische Akademie Wien\nFavoritenstraße 15\nWien 1040\,  Tel.: +43 1 505 15 71 \n17:15 – 17:45 Jause im Cafe Prückel\, Stubenring 24\, Wien 1010 \n17:45 – 18:35 Delegationsmeeting \n18:30 – 19:45 Lobbying \n20:15 – 22:15 Abendessen und Unterhaltung \nEsterhazy Keller Stadt Heuriger\n1010 Wien\, Haarhof 1\nTel 01 5333482 \nCornelia Mayer (Zither)\, Wiener Lied \nab 22:30 Gastfamilie \nSo 29. Jän.\n ab 08:00 Eintreffen der Delegierten \nBezirksparlament Innere Stadt\nAltes Rathaus\nWipplingerstraße\, Wien 1010 \n08:30 – 9:00 Begrüßung \nMag. Mariana Kühnel\nBezirksrätin \nin stellvertretung für \nMMag. Markus Figl\nBezirksvorsteher der Inneren Stadt \n9:00 – 13:00 Plenary Session \n13:00 – 13:30 Closing Ceremony \nSprecher: \nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nIoana-Laura Crisan\, Emma Heiling\, Emil Nusser\, Attila Kaplan (Theresianische Akademie Wien)\nMaximilian Knasar (Graz IBS)\, Max Emil Heintschel (BG  BRG Klosterneuburg) \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\nMEP Austria Coordinator \ndanach kleines Mittagsbüffet \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Culture and Education (CULT)\nWith tensions between various religious groups\, and current events highlighting violence and discrimination against certain religions\, how can the EU foster the integration of religious groups in a diverse European society and promote interfaith dialogue? \nCommittee on Culture and Education (CULT)\nDear Delegates of the Committee on Culture and Education\, \nWe\, the Committee Presidents\, proudly welcome you to the National MEP Session in Vienna. Since the issue of the Committee on Culture and Education\, “With tensions between various religious groups\, and current events highlighting violence and discrimination against certain religions\, how can the EU foster the integration of religious groups in a diverse European society and promote interfaith dialogue?” is as urgent as never before\, it is of paramount importance to work on adequate long-term solutions. \nIn order to prepare you for the committee work\, we wrote up some useful links for you to find information and give you a good overview about the committee issue. Please bear in mind that these are impulses to trigger your individual follow-up research. Elaborate preparation is the key for interesting\, lively discussions and thus finding appropriate solutions for our Committee issue. We would therefore advise you to prepare as best as possible in order to make this MEP session a great success and for you to enjoy your experience as a delegate. \nWe hope our links are useful for your preparation and we are looking forward to meeting you soon in Vienna. \nIf you have any further questions\, do not hesitate to contact us! \n\n\n\nCP\nAnna Theresa Gisslinger\n\n\nCoCP\nGabriel Paulus\n\n\nCP Sec\nAriane Fazeny\n\n\nSMO\nGeorg Winkler\n\n\n\n  \nPREP MODULE \nhttp://www.eurozine.com/articles/2004-07-29-casanova-en.html \nhttps://politikwissenschaft.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/inst_politikwiss/workingpaper2_13.pdf(Briefly read from 2 until 5.2) \nhttps://www.wzb.eu/de/forschung/migration-und-diversitaet/migration-integration-transnationalisierung/projekte/religion-among-muslim \nhttp://www.democraticaudit.com/2015/05/13/keep-your-distance-on-the-relationship-between-european-integration-and-religion/ \nPromoting interfaith dialogue: \nhttp://www.un-documents.net/a60r10.htm   (Resolution by UN) \nhttp://web.cor.europa.eu/epp/AtWork/Pages/RomeResolution50.aspx  (Resolution by EPP) \nhttp://eu-un.europa.eu/eu-presidency-statement-%C2%96-united-nations-high-level-dialogue-on-interreligious-and-intercultural-understanding/   (UN Statement) \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/20150324IPR37224/inter-religious-dialogue-the-way-to-defeat-extremism  (European Parliament Press Release) + Watch Video “Tackling religious radicalism” \nhttp://www.lastampa.it/2015/03/27/vaticaninsider/eng/world-news/eu-brussels-interreligious-dialogue-seen-as-strategy-against-radicalization-Vi655iNvYIjrI9rnb2BdrO/pagina.html (Article) \nhttp://www.un.org/press/en/2008/ga10782.doc.htm \nOther relevant links: \nhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13038095(BBC Report) \nhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-debates-a-ban-on-burqas-and-other-muslim-veils-a-1108562.html (Spiegel: Burqa Ban Debate) \nhttp://www.cfr.org/religion/islam-governing-under-sharia/p8034(Council on Foreign Relations) \nhttp://www.geocities.ws/leahdyanne/what_is_sharia.pdf (Governing under Sharia) \n2 Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)\nThe question of growing unemployment among young people in the European Union: \nIncreasingly unemployment\, especially amongst the younger generation\, is becoming a serious problem within the European Union. Which measures can the EU take to stimulate the participation of young people in the labour market – or should fighting unemployment be considered a national responsibility? \nCommittee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)\nDear Delegates\, \nWe\, the committee presidents are overjoyed to welcome you in the MEP family. Vivid discussions\, interesting people\, the beautiful city of Vienna and unforgettable moments are awaiting you. \nYou are part of the committee on Employment and Social Affairs. In light of this committee session\, we will be addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment within the EU which poses a great threat to our economy and future. The concrete questions that we will be discussing are: \nWhich measures can the EU take to stimulate the participation of young people in the labour market – or should fighting unemployment be considered a national responsibility? \nWe all recall the devastation caused by the 2008 financial crisis which has led to a never before seen youth unemployment rate in the EU. We\, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs have the task of developing concrete plans of action to counter youth unemployment and to guarantee job security of young people in Europe. \nWe invite you to read and reflect on the issues mentioned above. In order to give you a sense of direction\, please have a look at the links listed down below. Don’t hesitate to do your own research in order to feel more comfortable discussing the topic at our session. \nKind regards \n\n\n\nCP\nAlexander Pichler\n\n\nCoCP\nLukas Haas\n\n\nCP Sec\nAlexander Buchinger\n\n\nSMO\nJeffrey Cheung\n\n\n\nPreparation material: \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1036 (Information on European Projects countering youth unemployment) \nhttp://www.mckinsey.com/industries/social-sector/our-insights/converting-education-to-employment-in-europe (Analysis of Youth Unemployment in EU) \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1079 (Description of the Youth Guarantee) \nhttp://www.ibtimes.co.uk/eu-youth-guarantee-failing-europes-jobless-young-people-1515062 (Critical view on the Youth Guarantee) \nhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-11-06/three-ways-europe-could-solve-its-youth-unemployment-crisis (Opinions on how to solve the youth unemployment crisis) \nhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/sep/10/calabria-bavaria-eurozone-youth-unemployment-job-opportunities (Focus on two very different regions) \nhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/11/european-job-market-is-rigged-against-younger-workers-says-draghi (Mario Draghi’s Analysis of youth unemployment) \nhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/may/13/europeans-jobless-eu-training-skills (Erasmus Pro) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr1zoGJ6wYA (EU parliamentarians talk about youth unemployment) \n3 Committee on Industry\, Energy and Research (ITRE)\nThe question of energy production in the EU: \nIn what ways might the EU maintain global competitiveness while at the same time try to introduce policies to reduce green house gas emissions? How could the EU become a role-model for the rest of the world in the energy field? \nCommittee on Industry\, Energy and Research (ITRE) \nDear Delegates\, \nWe are honored to chair the Committee on Energy\, Industry and Research. \nOur complicated topic gets more and more important as the EU tries to stabilize their own economic area and gain more independence from imports. \nEven though the question might appear hard to solve\, we are confident that you will find access to the issue and avenues of thought that will lead to your own answers. \nWe look forward to working with you and trying to find sustainable solutions. \nSee you in Vienna! \n\n\n\nCP\nAlexander Bektimirov\n\n\nCoCP\nCharlotte  Illes\n\n\nCP Sec\nBo Gordon Leiter\n\n\nSMO\nKarolina Lexova\n\n\n\nTo help your preparation\, please read these articles: \nhttps://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/jun/19/renewable-energy-consumption-eu-targets \nhttp://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2015/06/economist-explains-1 \nThe two above articles explain the topic in a brief and informative way\, so we recommend you have a look at them. \nhttps://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/energy-strategy \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/clima/citizens/eu_en \nhttps://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/renewable-energy \nThese three links by the European Commission offer a good overview of the EU’s plans for the near future \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Energy_production_and_imports \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Renewable_energy_statistics \nTwo further links by the EU. They give some statistics and a brief explanation concerning the current situation of energy consumption\, production and trade. \nhttp://www.conserve-energy-future.com/pros-and-cons-of-renewable-energy.php \nA very general and easy-to-understand article about the Pros and Cons of renewable energy sources \nhttp://gef.eu/uploads/media/History_of_EU_energy_policy.pdf \nWe highly recommend you to read this document. It gives insights into how much authority the EU has when it comes to imposing new rules\, what some key players’ interests might be and what challenges might arise now and in the future. \nhttp://www.ase.tufts.edu/gdae/education_materials/modules/RenewableEnergyEcon.pdf \nThis last document is a very long one. However\, since it examines the topic very thoroughly\, we hope that you will find the time to look at it at least briefly. (Please focus on chapters 2 and 3\, as the economic aspect of renewable energy plays an undoubtedly big role in the discussion) \nThese Research recommendations should give you a decent understanding for the topic; however\, we hope that you will be able to complete some further research on your own until the session. \n4 Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)\nThe question of juvenile health: \nShould the EU play a role in protecting juveniles from alcohol and drug abuse\, smoking and unhealthy eating habits? If so\, how should EU regulation relate to national regulation in this field? How can the member states of the EU cooperate to safeguard the health of young people against mental stress\, alcohol abuse\, smoking and poor levels of nutrients? What role can schools and educational programmes play? \nCommittee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)\nDear Delegates\, \nAs there is not much time left until the MEP Session in Vienna takes place\, we\, your Committee Presidents\, want you to study our committee issue thoroughly. Therefore\, we have prepared a few links\, in which you get some information concerning our topic\, but we furthermore encourage you to search for more in depth information\, as well as the latest statistics that might help you to understand the topic. \nGood luck and best regards\, \nEric Rechberger (CP)\, Jasmin Weber (CPSec)\, Oskar Weihs (CoCP)  \nPREP MODULE \nFirstly\, here are some links to get an overview of the topic: \nhttp://europa.eu/epic/practices-that-work/evidence-based-practices/practices/european-drug-abuse-prevention-trial_en.htm \nhttp://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/insights/prevention-substance-abuse \nhttp://m.eurpub.oxfordjournals.org/content/18/1/7 \nhttp://www.emcdda.europa.eu/html.cfm/index34904EN.html \nhttps://www.google.at/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/190430/Status-Report-on-Alcohol-and-Health-in-35-European-Countries.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwjhzZy5oe3QAhVI_iwKHYu6CLgQFggiMAA&usg=AFQjCNGsyBGbsoW6fQclQV6VKeVQPDC7RA&sig2=A0MnUXsVXjlQ_NnyeRjJkA \nwww.espad.org/report/summary \nhttps://www.google.at/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_determinants/life_style/mental/docs/background_paper_en.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwi436WBou3QAhWGXSwKHSyOCXMQFggaMAA&usg=AFQjCNFqSnQ0mS2T9-zMBRjBowS6czA1tg&sig2=dd3irMXBOu7tP83mQD2n-Q \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/index_en.htm \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/doc/whitepaper_en.pdf \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/home \nThese are the links to Youtube videos: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_trLAcVxmc \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NaHepAgoSg \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RbEotf0jqI \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPrRlRWaIbk \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KrFLetj6CQ \nYour main topics are going to be alcohol\, tobacco and unhealthy food. Here are some links concerning these topics: \nAlcohol: \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/archive/ph_determinants/life_style/alcohol/documents/alcohol_europe_en.pdf (Only read from page 415 on) \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/alcohol/policy/index_en.htm  \nTobacco: \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/tobacco/introduction/index_en.htm \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/tobacco \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vti9cTZiuD4 (Watch from minute 30:30-43:20)  \nNutrition & Physical Activity: \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/nutrition_physical_activity/policy/index_en.htm \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/what-we-do/health-topics/disease-prevention/nutrition \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/what-we-do/health-topics/disease-prevention/nutrition \nComparison of EU member states: \nhttp://www.protection-of-minors.eu/index_en.html  (compare youth protection laws of member states) \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/countries \nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n No downloads found! URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-wien-2017/ LOCATION:Vienna\, Vienna\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/MEPvie17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160125 DTSTAMP:20260430T061107 CREATED:20250523T082551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T090750Z UID:1869-1453334400-1453679999@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Niederösterreich 2016 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsHonourable Delegates\, \nOnly two weeks to go to the opening of the 15th National MEP session in Lower Austria and we\, the Presidents of the General Assembly\, cannot wait to welcome you all to Klosterneuburg\, the 16th largest town in Austria and 3rd largest in Lower Austria after St. Pölten and Wiener Neustadt. We look forward to welcoming you heartily also to Lower Austria\, the largest province in the country. \nFirst and foremost we want to express our sincere congratulations to you for winning a place to represent your federal province at this National MEP Session! \nWithin four days only you will have the opportunity to engage in interesting discussions\, maybe even heated debates drafting the committee resolution and to meet young people from all over Austria. Your Committee Meetings will be held in BG/BRG Int School Klosterneuburg\, while the General Assembly will be held in Landhaus St.Pölten. \nAs your Committee Presidents are reaching out to you\, you will be provided with all the necessary information concerning your committee work and your preparation. (see preparation module visit www.mepaustria.at). We kindly ask you to come prepared so you can actively and fully participate in the discussions. \nYou will be staying with host families in the beautiful town of Klosterneuburg\, which is located very close to Vienna. The process of finding host families is almost completed and we will soon be providing you with more information. \nThe opening ceremony of our MEP session will be held in Augustinussaal of Klosterneuburg Monastery\, the committee meetings will be held at BG BRG Int School Klosterneuburg. Moreover\, we are proud to announce that we will be meeting the former Vice-President of the European Parliament and current MEP Mag. Othmar Karas\, the current Vice-President of the European Parliament and MEP Mag. Ulrike Lunacek\, the Town Mayor of Klosterneuburg Mr Stefan Schmuckenschlager as well as Ing. Hans Penz\, President of the Lower Austrian Parliament. We are also expecting to welcome Landeshauptmann Dr. Erwin Pröll to our meeting in Lower Austria. \nWe have also planned a series of activities aside from the Committee Meetings and General Assembly to ensure you have an amazing time during the entire session! We will be having our cultural evening in a typical Klosterneuburg wine tavern and the highlight maybe is attending a ball. (see programme and dress code) \nWe are really looking forward to meeting you in Lower Austria and are further certain that you will enjoy the Model European Parliament as much as we do. Successful participation leads to being selected for the representation of Austria in the upcoming iMEP sessions in Budapest and Copenhagen and the euroregional sessions in Riga\, Kaliningrad and Sofia. \nUnleash your potential\, carpe diem. \nIf you have any further queries\, do not hesitate to contact us. See you soon! \nThe Presidents\, \nDarius Djawadi: darius.djawadi@icloud.com\nSaam Mahmoodian: 1998@saam.cc\nLorenz Obermann: obermann2@gmail.com\nSmaranda Vedrasco: smaranda.vedrasco@gmail.com \nOn Klosterneuburg: \nIn 1113 it became the residence of the Babenberg margrave Leopold III\, the later patron saint of Austria. In 1114 Leopold\, son-in-law of the Salian emperor Henry IV by his marriage with Agnes of Wailingen\, had a princely castle erected together with a collegiate church on a hill rising directly from the banks of the Danube\, which he transferred to Augustinian canons in 1133. This order is one of the oldest and richest of its kind in Austria; The monastery complex include the old chapel of 1318\, with Leopold’s tomb and the Verdun Altar\, dating from the 12th century\, the treasury and relic-chamber\, the library with 30\,000 volumes and numerous manuscripts\, the picture gallery\, the collection of coins\, the theological hall\, and the wine cellar. \nWhile the Danube was an important waterway trade route\, it also repeatedly affected the citizens by floods. The town was devastated by Ottoman forces both in the 1529 Siege of Vienna and the 1683 Battle of Vienna. In the 18th century Emperor Charles VI\, who could not prevail in the War of the Spanish Succession\, set up plans to rebuild the Klosterneuburg monastery complex modeled on the Escorial. The construction of the Baroque buildings began in 1730\, it did however did not survive an initial phase. After the Austrian defeat in the 1805 Battle of Austerlitz\, the town was occupied by Napoleonic troops until 1809. \nA winemaker‘s town during the 19th century\, Klosterneuburg developed to a recreational and residential area of Austrian officials working in the nearby capital. It is also the centre of a wine growing area\, with several esteemed vintners\, numerous Heuriger taverns\, and the Federal Institute for Viticulture and Pomology\, where the Zweigelt and Blauburger red wine grapes were bred by Fritz Zweigelt. \nThe town is tightly linked to the Austrian capital and houses some of the most affluent citizens of Lower Austria. It has direct public transport access to the Vienna city centre. The well-known Essl Museum of contemporary art and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) established in 2006 are located in the town. \nWelcome NotesDr. Erwin PröllWelcome Note from LH Dr. Erwin Pröll\nEintauchen in die Welt der Europäischen Union \nEuropa ist unsere Heimat. Wir leben auf einem Kontinent der Freiheit\, des Friedens und des Wohlstands. Doch das\, was für viele von uns heute als so selbstverständlich gilt\, ist es keineswegs. Vor über 20 Jahren ist Österreich der Europäischen Union beigetreten. Seither hat sich das Gesicht Europas jedoch deutlich verändert: Das Europa der 15 Mitgliedstaaten von seinerzeit ist zum Europa der 28 Mitgliedstaaten geworden. War Österreich damals noch eine Region am Rande der Europäischen Union\, befindet sie sich heute in dessen Herzen. \nAls Landeshauptmann von Niederösterreich freue ich mich\, Sie hier im Herzen Europas begrüßen zu dürfen. Es ist dies die 15. Nationale Sitzung des Model European Parliament Austria und es ist das zweite Mal nach 2009\, dass Niederösterreich mit dem Stift Klosterneuburg\, dem Bundesgymnasium/Bundesrealgymnasium Klosterneuburg sowie dem NÖ Landhaus in St. Pölten dafür als Austragungsort fungieren darf. Mit dieser Tagung leistet das Model European Parliament (MEP) einen wichtigen Beitrag\, der Jugend einen Einblick in den Prozess der europäischen Integration zu geben und schafft ein Bewusstsein für europäische Bürgerschaft. Es werden Sitzungen des Europäischen Parlaments simuliert und damit Jugendlichen die Möglichkeit gegeben\, sich mit aktuellen europäischen Themen auseinanderzusetzen. \nDie Jugend ist unsere Zukunft und die Zukunft liegt in Europa. Ich finde es daher sehr wichtig\, dass sich junge Menschen bereits frühzeitig mit Europa und den Chancen und Möglichkeiten\, die sich ihnen dadurch bieten\, auseinanderzusetzen. Gerade junge Menschen erleben tagtäglich\, welche Freiheit Europa ihnen bietet\, indem sie sich innerhalb des Kontinents frei bewegen können — überall leben\, arbeiten\, studieren zu dürfen. Die Vielfalt der Sprachen und Kulturen innerhalb Europas ist nicht etwas\, das die Menschen teilt\, sondern es soll diese in ihrer Art und Weise zu leben und zu denken bereichern. In diesem Sinne wünsche ich Ihnen allen eine schöne Zeit in Niederösterreich und dass Sie mit vielen neuen Inputs wieder nach Hause kehren. \nDr. Erwin Pröll \nUlrike LunacekWelcome Note from MdEP Mag. Ulrike Lunacek\, Vice President of thee European Parliament\nLiebe Europäische Jung­parlamentarier­innen und Jung­parlamentarier\, \n„Die dort in Brüssel!“ – das kennen wir auch in Österreich: Wie oft wird hier nicht über „die dort in Wien!“ geklagt. Doch in Österreich ist klar\, dass Wien dazugehört\, dass wir alle gemeinsam Österreich sind. In der EU ist das leider noch nicht so: Da ist Brüssel immer noch „Ausland“ – obwohl wir doch alle zusammen die EU sind: Wir leben in der EU\, und unser Leben wird zu einem großen Teil von in der EU beschlossenen Gesetzen bestimmt. Aber es gibt auch viel Kritik an „der EU“ – einiges davon stimmt\, aber lange nicht alles. Mangelhafte Information führt oft zu einer ablehnenden Einstellung gegenüber der Union. \nAngesichts der großen aktuellen Heraus­forderungen\, vor denen Europa steht\, kommt das diesjährige “Model European Parliament Austria” wieder einmal gerade richtig. Ich finde es großartig\, dass MEP Austria heuer bereits zur 15. Sitzung einlädt und in jungen Menschen aus ganz Österreich das Interesse an Europa weckt sowie zur aktiven Teilnahme am demokratischen Prozess in Europa aufruft. \nDie Schwerpunktthemen in den einzelnen Komitees dieser Sitzung behandeln zentrale Zukunftsthemen: EU-Asylpolitik\, Integration\, Jugendbeschäftigung\, Geschlechtergerechtigkeit\, Datenschutz … Für alle diese Themen ist mehr Europa nicht das Problem\, sondern nur mehr Europa wird für alle in diesen Bereichen auftretenden Fragen effektive Lösungen anbieten können. \nIn diesem Sinn wünsche ich allen TeilnehmerInnen eine anregende und konstruktive Debatte – erfüllen Sie unser Europa mit demokratischem Leben und bereichern Sie die Diskussion mit Ihren Beiträgen! Bei den VeranstalterInnen bedanke ich mich für die Einladung und diese tolle Initiative und wünsche viel Erfolg! \nMag. Othmar KarasWelcome Note from MEP Mag. Othmar Karas\nLiebe Europäische Jungparlamentarierinnen und Jungparlamentarier\, \nEuropa sind nicht „die dort in Brüssel“\, sondern wir alle. Europa braucht Beteiligung\, Visionen und Begeisterung. \nEuropa gelingt nur dann\, wenn wir uns alle dafür einsetzen. Der europäische Inte­grationsprozess muss von den Bürger­innen und Bürgern und vor allem der Jugend aktiv mitgetragen werden. Das Model European Parliament trägt maßgeblich dazu bei. Durch die Möglichkeit sich im Rahmen der Simulation selbst in eine aktive Rolle des europäischen Integrationsprozesses hineinzu­denken\, wird Interesse\, Verständnis und das Bewusstsein für die Europäische Union gestärkt. \nDurch Auslandserfahrung\, Mobilität und sprach­liche Kompetenzen wachsen die Job­chancen junger Menschen nachweislich und markant. Daher bin ich der Meinung\, dass jeder Schüler und jede Schülerin mindestens einmal die EU-Institutionen in Brüssel oder Straßburg besucht haben sollte\, um Bewusstsein für unsere europäische Identität zu schaffen. Seitens der Europäischen Union werden durch die Programme „Erasmus“ für Studenten\, „Comenius“ für Schüler\, „Leonardo da Vinci“ für Lehrlinge\, „Grundtvig“ für Erwachsenenbildung\, sowie durch andere Förder­möglichkeiten für Jugend und Sport europäische Möglichkeiten für Lernende geboten. Diese Programme sind ein gewaltiger Erfolg\, der nur durch die Entschlossenheit des Europäischen Parlaments realisiert werden konnte. \nEuropa gibt Jugendlichen ungeahnte Chancen für eine eigenverantwortliche Lebensgestaltung. Für unsere freiheitlich-demokratische Grundordnung ist eigenverantwortliches Handeln und die Bereitschaft zur Übernahme von Verantwortung für die Gemeinschaft unerlässlich. Das Engagement der Teilnehmer des Model European Parliament ist ein Schritt in diese Richtung. \nMag. Othmar Karas\, Abgeordneter zum Europäischen Parlament \nMag. Stefan Schmuckenschlager© charakter.photos/Philipp Monihart Welcome Note from Mayor Mag. Stefan Schmuckenschlager\nKlosterneuburg ist reich an Kultur und Tradition. Die Babenbergerstadt ist aber auch die drittgrößte Stadt Niederösterreichs. Sie liegt direkt am Donaustrom\, der im Herzen Europas seit Jahrtausenden die Menschen und Völker verbindet. Europa prägt heute wie nie zuvor unsere Identität und steht für Einigkeit und grenz­über­greifendes Denken. Diese Einigkeit haben unsere Vorfahren hart erkämpft\, viele Kriege mussten über­wunden werden. Gerade für Österreich war es ein weiter Weg. Umso schöner ist es\, wenn sich junge Menschen für unser modernes Europa interessieren\, es zu schätzen wissen und mit dem Gedanken eines vereinten\, friedlichen Kontinents groß werden. \nDas Nationale Model European Parliament Austria bringt solche jungen Menschen aus ganz Österreich zusammen. Es freut mich\, dass Kloster­neuburg eine der beiden Gastgeberstädte sein darf. Dies ist nicht nur bemerkenswert\, da es Lebensmittelpunkt und Wirkungsstätte des Heiligen Leopold\, Landespatron und Friedensstifter\, war. Klosterneuburg ist auch seit über 25 Jahren Stadt der Völkerverständigung. \nDieser Ort der Verständigung\, der stets am Puls der Europäischen Geschichte gelegen hat\, könnte für das Model European Parliament nicht passender gewählt sein. Ich heiße die jungen Europäer herzlich willkommen und wünsche ihnen viel Erfolg dabei\, an der Idee eines geeinten Kontinents aktiv mitzuarbeiten – und damit für eine Zukunft in Frieden und in Sicherheit. \nMag. Stefan Schmuckenschlager\, Bürgermeister der Stadt Klosterneuburg \nProgrammeUnter dem Ehrenschutz des LH Dr. Erwin Pröll \nKlosterneuburg  21. – 24. 01. 2016\nDo 21. Januar\nabends (gegen 20:00) Ankunft der Delegierten und Betreuer am Bhf. Klosterneuburg Kierling – Unterbringung bei Gastfamilien \nFr 22. Januar\n08:00   Eintreffen der Delegierten \n09:00 – 09:45 Eröffnung im Stift Klosterneuburg (Augustinussaal\, Tel.: +43- 2243/411-253) \nImogen Bharucha und Antonia Straka:\nJ. Offenbach\, Duo für zwei Celli op. 49\, Allegro Moderato \nBegrüßung:\nHw. H. Tassilo Dominik Lorenz\, CanReg\nChorherrenstift Klosterneuburg \nDir. Mag. Robert Donner\nDirektor BG/BRG Klosterneuburg \nMag. Stefan Schmuckenschlager\nBürgermeister von Klosterneuburg \nLandesrätin Mag. Barbara Schwarz\nin Vertretung von Landeshauptmann Dr. Erwin Pröll \nEinleitende Worte:\nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nLorenz Obermann und Darius Djawadi (BG/BRG Int. School Klosterneuburg)\nSmaranda Vedrasco und Saam Mahmoodian (Theres. Akademie Wien) \nLukas Beckerhinn\, former MEP delegate\nOxford University\, Orin College \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\nMEP Austria Coordinator \n10:00 – 11:00  Impulsreferat und Diskussion: \nEuropäische Union: Herausforderung Jugend\nMEP Mag. Othmar Karas\, M.B.L.-HSG\nVizepräsident des Europäischen Parlaments a. D. \n11:15 – 12:00  Opening Ceremony; Vorstellen der Bundesländer Delegationen \n12:15 – 13:00  Mittagessen Stiftskeller\, anschl. Stadtbesichtigung und Gedenkminute am Europa Platz Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi \n13:45 – 16:15  Komiteetreffen (BG/BRG Klosterneuburg\, Buchberggasse 31\, A-3400 Klosterneuburg\,Tel: +43-(0)2243-32155) \n16:45 – 18:45  Teambuilding: Atelier Stift Klosterneuburg (Kreation eines Flaschenetiketts MEP)\, alternierend Führung im Stift \n19:15 – 21:45  Kulturabend – Abendessen beim Heurigen (Agnesstraße 46\, 3400 Klosterneuburg\, tel.: 02243 37335) mit “Die Latawagl Musi” (Mag. Andreas Lummerstorfer\, Erwin Adamowicz\, Andrea Szlezak) \n22:00              Gastfamilien \nSa 23. Januar\n08:00 – 09:45  Komiteetreffen (BG/BRG Klosterneuburg\, Buchberggasse 31\, Tel: +43-(0)2243-32155) \n10:30 – 12:15  Eröffnung im Stift Klosterneuburg (Augustinussaal) \nBegrüßung:\nHw. H. Tassilo Dominik Lorenz\, CanReg\nChorherrenstift Klosterneuburg \nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nLorenz Obermann und Darius Djawadi (BRG Klosterneuburg)\nSmaranda Vedrasco und Saam Mahmoodian (Theres. Akademie Wien) \n10:45 – 12:15  Impulsreferat und Diskussion: \nEU – Quo vadis?\nMag. Ulrike Lunacek\nVize Präsidentin des Europäischen Parlaments\nDelegationsleiterin der österr. Grünen im europäischen Parlament\nFraktion der Grünen / Freie Europäische Allianz \n12:45 – 13:45  Mittagessen: Stiftskeller \n14:15 – 16:45  Komiteetreffen (BG/BRG Klosterneuburg) \n16:45 – 17:15  Jause: Niederösterreich stellt sich vor \n17:15 – 18:15  Delegationsmeeting \n18:15 – 18:45  Lobbying \n19:15 – 22:30  Babenberger Business Ball (Rathausplatz 5\, 3400 Klosterneuburg) \n22:30              Gastfamilie \nSo 24. Jaunar\n07:00              Abfahrt nach St. Pölten (vom Happyland bei Bahnhof Klosterneuburg Kierling) \n07:45              Eintreffen der Delegierten \n08:30 – 09:00  Opening ceremony \nLandhaus\, Landtagsaal (Landhausplatz 1\, 3109 St.Pölten\, Tel.: 02742/9005-0) \nBegrüßung: Ing. Hans Penz\nPräsident des Niederösterreichischen Landtags\nin Vertretung von Landeshauptmann Dr. Erwin Pröll \nSprecher:\nMag. Georg Pfeifer\nLeiter des Informationsbüros des Europäischen Parlaments \n09:00 – 13:00  Plenary Session \n13:00 – 13:30  Closing Ceremony \nSprecher:\nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\nLorenz Obermann und Darius Djawadi (BRG Klosterneuburg)\nSmaranda Vedrasco und Saam Mahmoodian (Theres. Akademie Wien) \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\,\nMEP Austria \nim Anschluss lädt Landeshauptmann Dr. Erwin Pröll zum Empfang \n15:15  Abfahrt der Delegationen ab St. Pölten Bhf. \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs 1\nGiven the rising number of those fleeing conflicts worldwide\, what coherent direction should the EU’s refugee and asylum policy pursue to account for burden-sharing amongst Member States whilst upholding humanitarian principles? \nCommittee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs 1\nGiven the rising number of those fleeing conflicts worldwide\, what coherent direction should the EU’s refugee and asylum policy pursue to account for burden-sharing amongst Member States whilst upholding humanitarian principles? \nHonorable delegates of the Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs 1\, \nLet me at first congratulate you on having the opportunity to represent your federal state in this January’s National MEP Session in Klosterneuburg. \nRight at this moment\, the refugee crisis is clearly one of the most pressing issues the EU has to deal with. Therefore\, this topic has been chosen for a Committee issue at the National MEP Session. Here\, you will have the opportunity to discuss\, debate\, cooperate\, and create a resolution on how our community of states should deal with this problem. \nEnclosed\, you will find a few links that might prove helpful to you during preparation. I would like to emphasize the need of being well prepared\, as it will greatly influence our work.  Without previously acquired knowledge of our issue\, you will not be able to actively participate in the committee meetings. However\, it is not necessary for you to learn any facts and figures by heart as\, upon being asked to do so by a member of the chairing team\, you may use your laptop for research during the committee meetings. \nYour preparation does not need to be limited to the links provided. Be encouraged to conduct research independently and\, most importantly\, form your own opinion and ideas on the issue. While doing this\, be sure to check the objectivity of your sources. Also\, remember to bear in mind the viewpoint of your own county while collecting ideas. \nMEP work is done at the assumption of an unlimited budget. Therefore\, you do not need to worry about costs while collecting ideas. \nWe expect a one-page summary about the issue given above\, which is to be sent to mep@emilnusser.com by 7th January 2016. \nAn introduction video: http://www.mepeurope.eu/model-european-parliament-norwich-2013/ \nAs your Committee President\, together with my Co CP and CP Sec I will be chairing our discussions and direct you towards drafting a resolution. We will show you how it is done but cannot monitor your content input. Therefore it is necessary for all of you to do some preparation using the links and tips provided below.  As you will all maybe be interested in representing Austria in the upcoming MEP sessions in Budapest\, Sofia and Copenhagen we will be evaluating and grading your performance in the committee as well as in the General Assembly. \nIn order to make things easier for you\, we have attached a couple of links which can help you with your research. You should inform yourself about current statistics\, problems\, causes and effects of youth unemployment and an aging society. \nThree things to keep in mind: \n\nThe MEP works under the assumption of an unlimited budget\, thus financial issues should not be taken into consideration.\nThe MEP attempts to remain politically independent as an institution. Hence\, political campaigns should not be part of your preparation.\nBear in mind that\, if you want to make arguments or claims\, you need proof and evidence. While researching you should not forget that some sources are more credible than others.\n\nLastly\, we are all very much looking forward to meeting and working with you in January! \nKind regards and best wishes\, \nYour chairing team \nLaetitia Reinthaller (CP)\, Emma Heiling (Co CP)\, Emil Nusser (CP Sec) \nLivian Enachescu (CIE)\, Larissa Baku (SMO) \n\nLinks\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvOnXh3NN9w\nhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34131911\nhttp://www.unicef.org/emergencies/index_85510.html\nhttps://www.hrw.org/report/2015/11/16/europes-refugee-crisis/agenda-action\nhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22730383-800-why-welcoming-more-refugees-makes-economic-sense-for-europe/\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/echo/refugee-crisis_en\nhttp://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:180:0031:0059:EN:PDF\nhttp://ceciliawikstrom.eu/en/politics/migration-and-asylum/the-dublin-iii-regulation/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umqvYhb3wf4\n2015 UNHCR subregional operations profile – Northern\, Western\, Central and Southern Europe\nEuropean Union predicts 3 million more migrants by end of next year (Washington Post\, 5/11/2015)\nCommon asylum system at a turning point: Refugees caught in Europe’s solidarity crisis \n2 Committee on Employment and Social Affairs\nHow should Europe cope with an ageing society and its consequent effects on the labour market? Which measures should the EU take to rejuvenate society\, ensure employability of the youth and to keep the European workforce globally competitive? \nCommittee on Employment & Social Affairs\nHow should Europe cope with an ageing society and its consequent effects on the labour market? Which measures should the EU take to rejuvenate society\, ensure employability of the youth and keep the European workforce globally competitive? \nHonorable delegates of the Committee on Employment & Social Affairs\, \nMy name is Jakob Dunshirn and I will be your committee president for the upcoming National MEP Session in Lower Austria. I greatly look forward to working together with every single one of you. \nAs your Committee President\, together with my Co CP and CP Sec I will be chairing our discussions and direct you towards drafting a resolution. We will show you how it is done but cannot monitor your content input. Therefore it is necessary for all of you to do some preparation using the links and tips provided below.  As you will all maybe be interested in representing Austria in the upcoming MEP sessions in Budapest\, Sofia and Copenhagen we will be evaluating and grading your performance in the committee as well as in the General Assembly. \nIn order to make things easier for you\, we have attached a couple of links which can help you with your research. You should inform yourself about current statistics\, problems\, causes and effects of youth unemployment and an aging society. \nThree things to keep in mind: \n\nThe MEP works under the assumption of an unlimited budget\, thus financial issues should not be taken into consideration.\nThe MEP attempts to remain politically independent as an institution. Hence\, political campaigns should not be part of your preparation.\nBear in mind that\, if you want to make arguments or claims\, you need proof and evidence. While researching you should not forget that some sources are more credible than others.\n\nI would like to ask all of you to send me a summary of the research you have made\, including two ways to solve the Committee Issue (about 350 words) by Friday\, January 15th. I strongly advise you to take preparation seriously. Also\, if you have any further questions about the MEP or preparation\, feel free to contact me or the other members of the committee chairing team. In case you have any questions regarding the issue itself\, I would suggest contacting our CIE (Committee Issue Expert) Thomas Sun. The whole team is very much looking forward to meeting you in January.\nKind regards and best wishes\, Your Committee Chairing Team. \nCommittee President\, Jakob Dunshirn (jakob.dunshirn@gmail.com) \nCo. Committee President\, Katherina Geilersdorfer (katharina.geilersdorfer@chello.at) \nCommittee President Secretary\, Attila Kaplan (attkap@gmail.com) \nStudent Media Officer\, Paul Eichmüller paul.eichmueller@aon.at \nCIE: Thomas Sun: sun.thomas98@gmail.com \n\nResearch links\nYouth Unemployment\nhttp://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/Unemployment_statistics\nhttp://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jul/01/youth-unemployment-not-age-lack-of-skills\nhttp://www.economist.com/news/international/21576657-around-world-almost-300m-15-24-year-olds-are-not-working-what-has-caused\nhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/27/youth-unemployment-crisis_n_4004693.html\nhttp://www.businessinsider.com/youth-unemployment-could-tear-europe-apart-warns-world-economic-forum-2013-11\nhttp://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/11/the-youth-unemployment-crisis-might-not-be-a-crisis/281802/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAMXEd1ceJ8&app=desktop\nhttp://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-11-06/three-ways-europe-could-solve-its-youth-unemployment-crisis\nhttp://www.euractiv.com/sections/youth-unemployment/economist-there-role-eu-policy-overeducation-among-young-people-317803\nhttp://www.euractiv.com/sections/youth-unemployment/study-highlights-different-drivers-youth-unemployment-317937 \nAgeing Society\nhttp://www.mckinsey.com/insights/europe/the_graying_of_europe\nhttp://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21570752-growth-will-suffer-workers-dwindle-working-age-shift\nhttp://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/Population_structure_and_ageing\nhttp://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/24/us-europe-economy-demographics-insight-idUSBRE93N09B20130424\nhttp://www.healthyageing.eu/initiatives/european-policies-and-initiatives\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/ageing/policy/index_en.htm\nhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f5378e04-27ac-11e3-ae16-00144feab7de.html#axzz2tb9IYdcw\nhttp://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2013/01/17/the-eu-11-in-an-aging-europe\nhttp://www.nber.org/papers/w12736.pdf\nhttp://www.21stcenturychallenges.org/focus/britains-greying-population/\nhttp://seniorliving.about.com/od/babyboomers/a/aging_pop_tips.htm\nhttp://www.oecdobserver.org/news/archivestory.php/aid/741/Ageing_populations:_How_the_Dutch_cope.html\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2810516/?iframe=true&width=100%25&height=100%25&_escaped_fragment_=po=8.33333\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYqflhHLAGM&app=desktop\nhttp://www.euractiv.com/socialeurope/eu-search-retirement-age-formula-news-510897 \n3 Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality\nWith slow progress in achieving gender parity across Europe in both political positions and the private sector\, what is the role of women in perpetuating inequality in the workplace? To what extent should the EU and Member States take more action in order to unlock the full potential of Europe’s female labour force? \nCommittee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality\nWith slow progress in achieving gender parity across Europe in both political positions and the private sector\, what is the role of women in perpetuating inequality in the workplace? To what extent should the EU and Member States take more action in order to unlock the full potential of Europe’s female labour force? \nDistinguished delegates of the Committee on Women´s Rights and Gender Equality\, \nLet us first congratulate you on being chosen to represent your federal state in the national MEP session in January 2016. My name is Catherina Schwaiger and I will be your Committee President during the National MEP session in Klosterneuburg. \nIt will be the task of Emilie Berger (Co CP) Maximilian Knaser (CP Sec.) and me to chair the Committee Meetings and to help you drafting the resolution. In addition\, two CIEs (Committee Issue Experts) (Natalie Komissarova\, Antonia Frey) who will provide background information on our topic\, will support you. \nA short overview on the procedure of the Model European Parliament for all of you who have never taken part in an MEP session: (see also http://www.mepeurope.eu/model-european-parliament-norwich-2013/) \nDuring the Committee Meetings\, we are going to work on the so-called introductive clauses (IC´s) and the operative clauses (OC´s). By formulating IC´s\, we will outline and point out the actual problems of our topic. Afterwards\, we will have to set up an approach to solving these problems in terms of writing down OC´s. Since the OC´s can be considered as the most important part of the resolution and the overall time available for the Committee Meetings is little\, we should not spend too much time on the IC´s. I therefore advise you all to prepare and to sum up the problems of our topic in advance in order to proceed quickly and more effectively. After having finished the resolution itself\, we will choose members of the committee to deliver several speeches in the General Assembly\, such as the opening speech\, the speech against the amendment and the speech in favour of the resolution. But you will certainly get familiar with how the Model European Parliament works very soon. \nAt this point we would like to draw your attention to the importance of the preparation work\, which can be considered as the foundation of our meetings.Without any previous knowledge\, you will not be able to actively take part in the discussions. Therefore\, we would like you to write a summary on our topic by January 10th and send it to us via email. Included should be a description of the current situation for women as well as possible solutions for occurring issues. Also\, try to answer the given question of our committee. (see below) Please take this work seriously\, since it will also have an impact on your evaluations. The more prepared you are\, the more likely it is to fulfil our expectations. We want you to have a broad knowledge of the topic\, as well as to participate in the discussions and do the given homework\, thus achieving a solid resolution. \nAs your Committee President\, together with my Co CP and CP Sec I will be chairing our discussions and direct you towards drafting a resolution. We will show you how it is done but cannot monitor your content input. Therefore it is necessary for all of you to do some preparation using the links and tips provided below.  As you will all maybe be interested in representing Austria in the upcoming MEP sessions in Budapest\, Sofia and Copenhagen we will be evaluating and grading your performance in the committee as well as in the General Assembly. \nIn order to make things easier for you\, we have attached a couple of links which can help you with your research. You should inform yourself about current statistics\, problems\, causes and effects of youth unemployment and an aging society. \nThree things to keep in mind: \n\nThe MEP works under the assumption of an unlimited budget\, thus financial issues should not be taken into consideration.\nThe MEP attempts to remain politically independent as an institution. Hence\, political campaigns should not be part of your preparation.\nBear in mind that\, if you want to make arguments or claims\, you need proof and evidence. While researching you should not forget that some sources are more credible than others.\n\nIn order to simplify the communication between all of us\, please also send us your phone numbers and download the App WhatsApp in case you are not already using it\, as we would like to establish a group chat in the near future. \nWe wish you all the best for your preparation and are already looking forward to working with you. \nPlease do not hesitate to contact us on case of any questions! \nBest regards\, \nCatherina Schwaiger \nContact: \ncatherina.schwaiger@gmx.at\nemmiberger@hotmail.com\nmaximilian.knaser@chello.at\nnathalie.komissarova@gmail.com – (CIE)\nmimzi@gmx.at – (CIE) \n\npreparation links\n\nOverview of sites and links about gender equality:\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/link/index_en.htm\nhttp://eige.europa.eu\n\n\nThe European´s Commission Strategy for equality between women and men\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/index_en.htm\nhttp://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2010:0491:FIN:en:PDF\n\n\nRoadmap for Equality between women and men (2006 – 2010)\n\nhttp://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52006DC0092\n\n\nGender pay gap\n\nhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-15-5954_en.htm\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/files/gender_pay_gap/140319_gpg_en.pdf\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/gender-pay-gap/index_en.htm\nhttp://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:52007DC0424\n\n\nGender Segregation in the Labour Market and Education\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/other-institutions/good-practices/review-seminars/seminars_2015/gender_segregation_en.htm\nComment Paper for Austria on Paper above – http://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/files/exchange_of_good_practice_dk/at_comments_paper_dk_2015_en.pdf\n\n\nCollection of links to improve the women´s situation at the workplace\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/document/index_en.htm#h2-4\n\n\nResults of public consultation on Equality between men and women in the EU\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/files/public-consultation-gender-web_en.pdf\n\n\n Roadmap for improving work-life balance in working families\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/smart-regulation/roadmaps/docs/2015_just_012_new_initiative_replacing_maternity_leave_directive_en.pdf\n\n\nGender equality fresh start background paper\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/files/1511_background_document_fresh_start_en.pdf\n\n\nMaternity Leave\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/150701_en.htm\n\n\nParental Leave report\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/document/files/parental_leave_report_final_en.pdf\n\n\nSupporting female entrepreneurs\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/promoting-entrepreneurship/we-work-for/women/\n\n\nGood Practice for women´s entrepreneurs\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/files/exchange_of_good_practice_uk/141112_summary_report_uk_final_en.pdf\nReport on the future of gender equality\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/events/future-of-gender-equality-2015/files/report_forum_gender_equality_en.pdf\n\n\nExternal factors that represent hurdles to European female entrepreneurship (“Entwurf eines Berichts”)\n\nfile:///C:/Users/Sebastian/Downloads/s_2014_2019_plmrep_COMMITTEES_FEMM_PR_2015_12-14_1073265DE.pdf\n\n\nThe EU`s work in Gender equality worldwide\n\nhttps://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sites/devco/files/factsheet-gender-equality-wordwide-2015_en.pdf\n\n\nNo development without women’s empowerment\n\nhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-11-261_en.htm\n\n\nGender\, Women and Democracy\n\nhttps://www.ndi.org/womens-political-participation\n\n\nGender Balance in decision-making positions\n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/gender-decision-making/index_en.htm\n\n\n\nVideo Material \n\n120 years later: EP celebrates women in Parliament\nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/content/20131126STO26225/html/120-years-later-EP-celebrates-women-in-Parliament  (please draw your attention to the video-document on the bottom of the link)\nEuropean Institute for Gender Equality\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/eurogender\n\n4 Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs 2\nThe question of safe internet use:\nHow can the EU ensure a safer Internet for its youth? What measures can be taken to reduce the impact of cyber-bullying\, internet grooming and unregulated social networking sites on the life of young people without violating the right to free speech and freedom of information? \nCommittee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs 2\nThe question of safe Internet use:\nHow can the EU ensure a safer Internet for its youth? What measures can be taken to reduce the impact of cyber-bullying\, Internet grooming and unregulated social networking sites on the life of young people without violating the right to free speech and freedom of information? \nHonorable Delegates\, \nMy name is Ioana Laura Crisan and I will be your Committee President in the National MEP session 2016! I am eagerly looking forward to meeting all of you! \nThe majority of you will be new to the Model European Parliament\, but please do not worry: Most delegates have no previous experience and you are here to learn together. You will meet amazing people from all around Austria and create bonds that will truly last. While the MEP is about working hard\, do not forget to enjoy your experience\, as it is a thrilling one! \nThis research module will contain a brief summary of the information you will need\, if you want to succeed in the MEP. It is crucial for you to be well prepared and to know your topic extremely well. At the end of the session\, we will grade you according to your participation during the debates and assembly meeting. Without preparation\, you will simply not be able to attend and contribute to the discussion. To make sure that you gain all the necessary knowledge\, you will be expected to send me summaries and other essays by the deadlines that we have set. All preparation work is listed below. \nA bit of advice: \nIt is vital that you have a good grasp of the topic of our committee. During debates\, my colleagues and I will only be able to guide your discussion and interfere when we think that the information you have included is wrong/outdated. It will be up to YOU and your fellow delegates to draft the resolution and to make sure that it answers the question. \nAnother important thing is that you know what terms and expressions like Committee President\, Resolution\, General Assembly etc. mean\, so that we can be as efficient as possible.  You will hear these words frequently over the following period of time\, so you need to know what they mean. You can find all this information on the home page of the MEP. (www.mepeurope.eu – education) You might find it helpful to make some sort of vocab list. Do what works best for you. \nThe language of the MEP is ENGLISH. You can speak whatever language you’d like in our free time\, but during debates you have to speak English. \nNow you must understand the principle of MEP. You will be writing a resolution for the EU/Austria. This does not mean that you shouldn’t research information about other countries as well. It is important that you see this problem from different perspective. Many other states (f.e. the USA) are the origin of various sites that Europeans use. The problem with Internet safety is quite a delicate one and affects the entire world. However\, you must be careful when formulation the resolution\, the regulations you want to impose should mostly concern the EU. \nMONEY IS NOT A PROBLEM. Delegates often forget this crucial rule of the MEP. They’ll start asking money related questions in the General Assembly. The idea of MEP is that you have unlimited access to money. So you don’t have to worry about how something will be funded. \nAs your Committee President\, together with my Co CP and CP Sec I will be chairing our discussions and direct you towards drafting a resolution. We will show you how it is done but cannot monitor your content input. Therefore it is necessary for all of you to do some preparation using the links and tips provided below.  As you will all maybe be interested in representing Austria in the upcoming MEP sessions in Budapest\, Sofia and Copenhagen we will be evaluating and grading your performance in the committee as well as in the General Assembly. \nIn order to make things easier for you\, we have attached a couple of links which can help you with your research. You should inform yourself about current statistics\, problems\, causes and effects of youth unemployment and an aging society. \nThree things to keep in mind: \n\nThe MEP works under the assumption of an unlimited budget\, thus financial issues should not be taken into consideration.\nThe MEP attempts to remain politically independent as an institution. Hence\, political campaigns should not be part of your preparation.\nBear in mind that\, if you want to make arguments or claims\, you need proof and evidence. While researching you should not forget that some sources are more credible than others.\n\nLastly\, you must always remember that YOU have to form YOUR OWN OPINION. The links and articles we have sent you are only supposed to make you understand all that your topic is about. They are not there to impose on you anything. Also\, these links only represent a part of the information you need. Feel free to research anything you want. \nCP: Ioana Crisan\nCoCP: Shayan Kohler\nCPSec: Anja Weinberger\nCIE: Mia Hermann \n\npreparation links\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/self-regulation-better-internet-kids \nATTENTION OLD DOCUMENT 2008 \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/flash/fl_248_sum_en.pdf \nReally important: law of freedom of information PDF to download (maybe get in touch with each other\, get to know this stuff well so you know what laws your resolution must take into consideration\, as it cannot contradict any existing legislation): \nhttps://www.google.at/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwj13YfDrNfJAhXJRhQKHRjZBhwQFggsMAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Feutopialaw.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F11%2Feu-law-and-freedom-of-information.docx&usg=AFQjCNEBDYP9N64ypndlM-e8wSnZCfHa7A&sig2=2X8h11sHOJTlsCjfRsT4cQ \nAmazing content\, also the view of a lawyer on the topic\, might be useful as to what limitations the EU law encounters in its fight against cyber bullying \nhttp://deletecyberbullying.eu \nSection on EU Law (if you want you can take a look at UK law and international law — but BEWARE: you are suppose to create a resolution for THE EU AND NOT THE WHOLE WORLD/OTHER ORGANISATIONS so cyber bullying in the USA is NOT interesting for you) might be interesting: \nhttps://www.cybersmile.org/advice-help/category/cyberbullying-and-the-law \nhttps://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/cybersecurity \nhttps://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/online-privacy \nhttps://www.eba.europa.eu/regulation-and-policy/consumer-protection-and-financial-innovation/guidelines-on-the-security-of-internet-payments \nhttps://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/broadband-strategy-policy \nhttp://www.eubusiness.com/topics/internet \nhttp://users.ugent.be/~bfdwever/owk1011/docwiki3/Longitudinal_study_of_safe_Internet_use_of_young_children.pdf \nhttp://www.lse.ac.uk/media@lse/research/EUKidsOnline/EU%20Kids%20I%20%282006-9%29/EU%20Kids%20Online%20I%20Reports/WP3NationalReportAustria.pdf \nhttps://www.digitales.oesterreich.gv.at/site/6534/default.aspx \nhttps://www.bka.gv.at/site/7902/default.aspx \nhttp://europa.eu/epic/news/2014/20140805-cyberbullying-harm-european-children_en.htm \nhttp://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/sep/22/cyberbullying-teenagers-worse-than-drug-abuse-says-report \nhttp://www.cyberpsychology.eu/view.php?cisloclanku=2011121901&article=4 \nhttp://www.europeanonlinegroomingproject.com/media/2080/eogp-literature-review.pdf \nhttp://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/internet/internet-safety-measures.pdf \nhttp://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/thematic_reports/121EN.pdf \nhttps://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/sites/digital-agenda/files/digital_single_market_factsheet_final_20150504.pdf \nhttp://users.ugent.be/~mvalcke/CV/unsafe_2011.pdf \nThe psychological aspect of cyber bullying might be interesting for you: \nhttp://pb.rcpsych.org/content/37/5/167 \nWhat are the limits of freedom of speech? \nhttp://www.debatingeurope.eu/2015/06/04/hate-speech/#.Vm2mNV_mWJI \nFor your better understanding of the deep web: \nhttp://www.slate.com/blogs/quora/2015/08/19/deep_web_what_is_it_and_how_do_you_access_it.html \nMany organizations like the ISIS use the Internet to recruit young people\, which is in no way beneficial. \nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/31574846/how-islamic-state-extremists-use-social-media-to-recruit \nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n No downloads found! URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-niederosterreich-2016/ LOCATION:Niederösterreich\, Niederösterreich\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/mepaustria_jan_16-e4f20e76.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150126 DTSTAMP:20260430T061107 CREATED:20250523T082833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T092150Z UID:1878-1421884800-1422230399@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Vorarlberg 2015 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsHonourable Delegates\,\nvenerable Committee Presidents and\ndistinguished Student Media Officers\, \nIt is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 14th national session of the Model European Parliament. We feel honoured to be hosting this session in Vorarlberg from \n22nd to 25th January 2015. \nThis session will be a unique opportunity for you to make your voice heard\, to be a representative of your province\, to discuss political questions that affect millions of people throughout the European Union and the chance to learn something about yourselves. We don’t know what this “something” will be: You may discover that you are good at negotiating or working in teams. You may also learn how to find a compromise with people you don’t share the same opinion with. Maybe you will find out that there is no more exciting moment than holding a speech in a hall full of attentive listeners? Maybe you’ll decide that you would like to dedicate your life to working towards a brighter and better future for the EU? We don’t know. What we do know is that if you truly open your heart and mind to this unforgettable experience\, you will make this weekend and this session will in return change the very way you look at the world. Believe in yourself\, work even harder and make friendships for years to come. \nBregenz and Dornbirn are our two capitals\, one is home toVorarlberg’s administration and government with its impressive art and culture events on Lake Constance the other is our commercial and industrial centre\, and the\nmost populated city in Vorarlberg situated in the Rhein valley. To get you better acquainted with Vorarlberg and its landmark cities we have prepared a programme featuring the town halls ofBregenz and Dornbirn and our province parliament\, das Landhaus where the GA will be held. \nWe have invited interesting speakers from different tiers of public life: the Speaker of the Vorarlberg Landtag Mag. Sonderegger\, former EU parliamentarian Mag. Herbert Bösch\, DI Markus Linhart\, Town Mayor of Bregenz and Dipl.-Vw. Andrea Kaufmann Town Mayor of Dornbirn\, and Dr. Wolfgang Wolte\, ambassador to Brussels leading up to Austria’s accession to the European Union twenty years ago. The committee meetings will be held at the two participating schools: BG Bregenz /Blumenstraße and the BORG Schoren-Dornbirn. You will experience how the decision – making process of the European Parliament works. We will have team building activities so you can get to know each other better before we will all come together to enjoy “Käsknöpfle” at the famous “Gasthaus Pfänderdohle”. \nKeep one very important thing in mind: the essential part of the Model European Parliament is you\, the participant. You will meet like-minded ordifferent- minded youngsters from all over Austria and work together on a resolution trying to find common ground on sensitive issues in your committees. Your success will rely on your teamwork trying to pass your resolution in the General Assembly. We wish you good luck. How successful this weekend is for you personally will depend on you. Active participation might involve things you have never done before\, so you should be willing to put an effort into your preparation first.\nBe confident and you will see that there is nothing to stopyou. We are really looking forward to an interesting\nand productive session. \nYour Presidents\, \nGallus Vögel (BG Blumenstraße) \nMichael Hinteregger (BG Blumenstraße) \nKay Kaufmann (Theresianische Akademie Wien) \nMaria Kupriyanova (Theresianische Akademie Wien) \nWelcome Notes\nGrußwort von Landeshauptmann Mag. Markus Wallner\nLiebe Jungparlamentarierinnen und Jungparlamentarier\,\nÖsterreich feiert heuer seine 20-jährige Mitgliedschaft in der Europäischen Union. Die Chancen\, die sich mit dem Beitritt zur Gemeinschaft eröffnet haben\, wurden bis heute sehr gut genutzt. Für Vorarlberg lässt sich das anhand von verschiedenen Kennzahlen eindrucksvoll belegen. So verzeichnete das Land eine 200-prozentige Steigerung beim jährlichen Exportvolumen seit 1995\, es gab ein deutliches Plus im Tourismus und auch bei der Beschäftigung konnten Rekordwerte verbucht werden. Dazu haben die offenen Grenzen mit Personenfreizügigkeit und Handelserleichterungen sowie die gemeinsame Währung maßgeblich beigetragen. \nNur mit einem starken Europa\, das politisch und wirtschaftlich in der Welt eine Rolle spielt\, sind wir in der Lage\, Wohlstand\, Wachstum und Stabilität\, aber auch Sicherheit und Freiheit dauerhaft abzusichern. Ein Rückfall ins Nationale\, in ein Gegen- statt ein Miteinander\, stellt ein Szenario dar\, das sich niemand ernsthaft wünschen kann. Umso wichtiger ist es\, daß die Menschen hinter dem europäischen Einigungsprojekt stehen und aktiv daran mitwirken\, Europa ein Gesicht\, eine Identität zu geben. Der Glaube an Europa darf nicht verloren gehen. \nMehr denn je kommt es deshalb gerade jetzt darauf an\, die Jugendlichen für Europa zu gewinnen und zu begeistern. Als eine besonders wertvolle Initiative hat sich in diesem Zusammenhang das Nationale Modell Europa Jugendparlament erwiesen\, dass für seine Session nach 2003 heuer wieder Vorarlberg als Austragungsort ausgewählt hat. Sehr gerne habe ich den Ehrenschutz übernommen. \nAlle Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer darf ich inVorarlberg ganz herzlich begrüßen. Meinen Dank richte ich an die Organisatoren des MEP Austria in Wien sowie an die involvierten Partnerschulen\, das BG Blumenstraße in Bregenz und das B.O.RG Schoren in Dornbirn. \nIch wünsche konstruktive Gespräche und einen angenehmen Aufenthalt im “Ländle”. \nMag. Markus Wallner \nLandeshauptmann \n\n\nGrußwort des Präsidenten des Vorarlberger Landtages\nLiebe Jungparlamentarierinnen und Jungparlamentarier!\nDas gemeinsame\, friedliche Europa ist heute für uns eine Selbstverständlichkeit. Seit 20 Jahren sind wir Österreicher EU-Bürger. Wir bauen Grenzen ab\, wir kaufen mit Euro ein und sind mannigfaltig vernetzt. Wir wachsen als Europäerinnen und Europäer wirtschaftlich und kulturell – und wir wachsen zusammen. Sie alle sind in der europäischen Union groß geworden und leben das täglich. \nDoch das Europa\, wie wir es kennen\, ist alles andere als selbstverständlich. Es ist das Ergebnis eines langjährigen Prozesses\, den wir auch inZukunft weiter intensivieren wollen. Wir haben die Verantwortung\, unser Europa konstruktiv und kritisch mitzugestalten. Als Landtagspräsident und als Obmann des Europaausschusses freue ich mich sehr\, dass Sie diese Verantwortung in die eigenen Hände nehmen und als Nationales Europäisches Jugendparlament im Jahr 2015 in Vorarlberg\, imPlenarsaal des Vorarlberger Landtags\, tagen. \nDie Idee und die Praxis der Nationalen Europäischen Jugendparlamentssitzungen haben sich bewährt. Diese Sitzungen und die dabei behandelten Themen sind ein klares Zeugnis dafür\, mit wie viel Engagement und Kompetenz Sie an Ihr Europa herangehen und wie Sie es aktiv mitbestimmen wollen. Mit den Bereichen Gesundheit und Bildung\, regionale Entwicklung und Umwelt sprechen Sie Themen an und suchen Lösungen für Probleme\, die Sie direkt betreffen.\nDamit sind Sie Vorbilder. Die Demokratie bzw.die Teilhabe am politischen Leben benötigt informierte und motivierte Jugendliche wie Sie. \nDas Jugendparlament bietet Ihnen eine sehr gute Einstiegsmöglichkeit in die Praxis der politischen Diskussion. Was für die Abgeordneten des Vorarlberger Landtags zutrifft\, das mögen nun auch Sie in Ihren Debatten beherzigen: Gerade wenn die Auffassungen sehr gegensätzlich sein mögen\, geht es darum sachlich zu argumentieren und nach Möglichkeit einen Konsens zu finden. \nIch darf den Organisatoren von MEP Austria sowie den involvierten Partnerschulen\, dem BG Blumenstraße in Bregenz und dem BORG Schorenin Dornbirn\, für ihr Mitwirken danken. Allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern wünsche ich wertvolle und spannende Erfahrungen bei dieser 14. Nationalen Sitzung des „Model European Parliament Austria“ und darüber hinaus einen eindrücklichen Aufenthalt in Vorarlberg. \nMag. Harald Sonderegger \nPräsident des Vorarlberger Landtags \n\n\nGrußwort des Bürgermeisters von Bregenz\nMit dem Beitritt zahlreicher Oststaaten vor gut zehn Jahren und die Erweiterungen in der Folgezeit hat Österreich seine ursprüngliche Randlage in der Europäischen Union endgültig überwunden. Unsere Heimat befindet sich heute im Zentrum eines Kultur- und Wirtschaftsraumes mit mehr als einer halbe Milliarde Menschen. \nAber die Formel „mittendrin statt nur dabei“ bezieht sich natürlich nicht nur auf den geografischen Längen- oder Breitengrad. Sie ist auch ein Synonym für den Willen des Volkes\, den großen\, gemeinsamen Lebensraum ökonomisch\, ökologisch\, sozial und kulturell mitzugestalten. Gerade wer von der Jugend erwartet\, nicht politikverdrossen zu sein\, sondern sich aktiv einzubringen\, muss sich um passende Instrumente der Partizipation bemühen. \nVor diesem Hintergrund freut es mich sehr\, dass auch das Bregenzer Rathaus einer der Veranstaltungsorte des 14. Nationalen Europäischen Jugendparlaments ist. Hätte ich einen Wunsch frei\, wäre esder\, dass die Schülerinnen und Schüler nicht nur konstruktiv über aktuelle europäische Fragen diskutieren\, sondern dass ihnen diese spannende Aufgabe auch Spaß macht und hilft\, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung\, soziale Kompetenz und Kommunikationsfähigkeit im eigenen Interesse und im Interesse der Demokratie weiter voranzutreiben. \nViel Erfolg! \nDI Markus Linhart \nBürgermeister \n\n\nGrußwort der Frau Bürgermeisterin von Dornbirn\nGeschätzte Jungparlamentarier und Jungparlamentarierinnen!\nDornbirn\, die zehntgrößte Stadt Österreichs und größte Stadt Vorarlbergs\, ist eine junge und sehr engagierte Stadt\, die weit über die Stadt- und Landesgrenzen hinaus für eine umfassende und vielfältige Jugendarbeit bekannt ist. Viele ehren- und hauptamtlich engagierte Personen leisten hier in den zahlreichen Vereinen – in Sport\, Kultur\, offener und verbandlicher Jugendarbeit – einen unverzichtbaren Beitrag. \nIn Dornbirn finden junge Menschen attraktive Freizeit-\, Bildungs- und Arbeitsmöglichkeiten vor: Berufsorientierung\, Pflichtschulabschlusskurse\, Jugendinformationszentrum\, Musikschule\, Fachhochschule\, geförderte Jugendwerkstätten\, zwei Jugendhäuser\, eine Skatehalle und vieles mehr. \nIn regelmäßigen Klassensprechertreffen und Jugendforen ist die Stadt laufend im Dialog mit jungen Menschen. Es ist uns wichtig\, diese in Entscheidungsprozesse einzubeziehen. Diese langjährigen Bemühungen werden am Mittwoch\, den 28.1.2015 mit dem Demokratiepreis des Österreichischen Parlaments ausgezeichnet. Darüber freuen wir uns sehr. \nIch heiße Sie bei uns hier in Dornbirn herzlich willkommen. Genießen Sie Ihren Aufenthalt\, bleiben Sie engagiert\, denn:“Wer sich engagiert\, hat mehr vom Leben!“ \nDipl.-Vw. Andrea Kaufmann \nBürgermeisterin der Stadt Dornbirn \n\nProgrammeUnter dem Ehrenschutz des Herrn Landeshauptmann von Vorarlberg Mag. Markus Wallner \nBregenz/Dornbirn 22. – 25. 1. 2015\nDo 22. Januar\nabends Ankunft der Delegierten und Betreuer in Bregenz vor 20:30; Unterbringung bei Gastfamilien \nFr 23. Januar\n07:45 – Eintreffen der Delegierten \n08:30 – 09:20 – Eröffnung im Rathaus Bregenz \nRathausstraße 4\, 6900 Bregenz\, Tel.: +43 (0)5574 / 410-3001 \n \nDipl.-Ing. Markus Linhart\, Bürgermeister von Bregenz\n’Bregenz im Schnittpunkt Europas’\n \nDir. Klemens Voit\, Direktor BG Bregenz Blumenstrasse\n \nMichael Hinteregger\, Gallus Vögel & Maria Kupriyanova\nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\n \nMotivational speakers\nIngrid Hampe\, former MEP delegate\, London School of Economics\n \nMag. Gottfried Oehl \, MEP Austria Coordinator\n  \n09:20 – 10:20 – Impulsreferat: \nMag. Herbert Bösch\, MdEP i.R.\, Stadt Bregenz\n’20 Jahre EU: Österreich und Europa am Scheideweg?’\n \n–danach Pause für Erfrischunegen–\n10:30 – 11:15 – Opening Ceremony: Vorstellen der Bundesländer Delegationen \n12:00 – 13:00 – Mittagessen im Landhaus Restaurant \n13:15 – 15:15 – Komiteetreffen im BG Blumenstrasse\n \nBlumenstraße 4\, 6900 Bregenz\, tel.: 05574 42108\n15:45 – 17:45 – Teambuilding \n18:15–  21:30 – Kulturabend : Pfänder: Käsknöpfle Essen \nGasthaus Pfänderdohle\nPfänder 1\, A-6911 Lochau\, Tel.+43 (0) 5574 43073\n \nSa 24. Januar\n08:00 – Eintreffen der Delegierten \n08:30 – 9:00 – Eröffnung im Rathaus Dornbirn \nDipl.-Vw. Andrea Kaufmann\, Bürgermeisterin von Dornbirn\n \nElmar Luger MSc\, Leiter der Jugendabteilung der Stadt Dornbirn\n \nKay Kaufmann und Gallus Vögel\, Presidents of the National MEP Assembly\n \n09:00 – 10:00 – Impulsreferat: \nBotschafter i.R. Dr. Wolfgang Wolte\, ”20 Jahre EU Mitgliedschaft Österreichs: Rückblick – Vorschau”\n10:00 – 10:30 – Pause für Erfrischungen \n11:00 – 13:30 – Komiteesitzungen im BORG Schoren \n13:45 – 14:30 – Mittagessen im Schulcafe \n15:00 – 18:00 – Delegation meeting und Lobbying \n18:30 – Abendessen bei den Gastfamilien \n20:00 – Kulturprogramm: \nBregenz Fasching: Hotel Weisses Kreuz\nRömerstraße 5 · A-6900 Bregenz\, Tel: +43 (0) 5574 4988-0\n\nSo 25. Januar\n07:45 – Eintreffen der Delegierten im Landtag Vorarlberg \nRömerstraße 15\, 6900 Bregenz\n \n08:30 – 9:00 – Opening ceremony \nLandtagspräsident Mag. Harald Sonderegger\, ‘Europa der Regionen‘\n09:00 – 13:00 – Plenary Session \n13:00 – 13:30 – Closing Ceremony \nMichael Hinteregger\, Gallus Vögel\,Kay Kaufmann und Maria Kupriyanova\nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\n \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\, MEP Austria Coordinator\n \n14:00 – 15:00 – Mittagessen im Landhaus Restaurant\nAbfahrt der Delegationen \nCommittees & Issues1 Committee on Environment\, Research and Industry\nThe question of \nhow EU countries can secure sustainable energy supplies and independence from foreign fossil fuels imports. Working towards a decarbonised European economy whilst trying to maintain global competitiveness\, which reforms and policies should the EU pursue in order to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions? \nCommittee on Environment\, Industry & Research\nDear Delegates of the Committee on Environment\, Industry & Research\, \nLet us first of all congratulate you on your place in our committee. From now on you are part of a huge family – also called the “MEP-family”. You will meet many people all across Austria and gain plenty of experience. \nIn order to fully prepare you for your committee work\, we wrote down some useful links so you can get a brief overview of the topic and make an opinion of yourself and the province you are representing. Of course you are free to use other sources of information as well in order to get a deeper insight on the issue we are dealing with. \nSince writing a resolution is hard work and we will not have too much time during the committee meetings we expect you to: \n\n– be fully prepared\n– bring a certain amount of motivation with you\n– contribute to the discussions during the meetings\n– prepare materials\, that you think could facilitate the work\n\nIf you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at livian.enachescu@theresianum.ac.at and raphael.salti@gmail.com ! \nYour CP`s Raphael Salzmann & Livian Enachescu \n\nNow to the links: \na short introductory video:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/avservices/video/player.cfm?ref=I078032&sitelang=en \nabout sustainable energy:\nhttp://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Energy-and-Environment/Sustainable-Energy/ \nOverview various programmes & current situation:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/energy/renewables/index_en.htm \njust so you get an overview of the current situation in Europe: http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/jun/19/renewable-energy-consumption-eu-targets \nan article about energy independence\nhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a373c75e-7a17-11e4-8958-00144feabdc0.html \ntargets of the European Commission up to 2050:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/brief/eu/index_en.htm \n2 Committee on Public Health and Food Safety\nThe question of juvenile health: \nShould the EU play a role in protecting juveniles from alcohol and drugs abuse\, smoking and unhealthy eating habits? If so\, how should EU regulation relate to national regulation in this field? How can the member states of the EU cooperate to safeguard the health of young people against mental stress\, alcohol abuse\, smoking and poor levels of nutrition? What role can schools and educational programmes play? \nCommittee on Public Health and Food Safety\nDear Delegates of the Committee on Environment\, Industry & Research\, \nLet us first of all congratulate you on your place in our committee. From now on you are part of a huge family – also called the “MEP-family”. You will meet many people all across Austria and gain plenty of experience. \nIn order to fully prepare you for your committee work\, we wrote down some useful links so you can get a brief overview of the topic and make an opinion of yourself and the province you are representing. Of course you are free to use other sources of information as well in order to get a deeper insight on the issue we are dealing with. \nSince writing a resolution is hard work and we will not have too much time during the committee meetings we expect you to: \n\n– be fully prepared\n– bring a certain amount of motivation with you\n– contribute to the discussions during the meetings\n– prepare materials\, that you think could facilitate the work\n\nIf you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at livian.enachescu@theresianum.ac.at and raphael.salti@gmail.com ! \nYour CP`s Raphael Salzmann & Livian Enachescu \n\nNow to the links: \na short introductory video:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/avservices/video/player.cfm?ref=I078032&sitelang=en \nabout sustainable energy:\nhttp://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Energy-and-Environment/Sustainable-Energy/ \nOverview various programmes & current situation:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/energy/renewables/index_en.htm \njust so you get an overview of the current situation in Europe: http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/jun/19/renewable-energy-consumption-eu-targets \nan article about energy independence\nhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a373c75e-7a17-11e4-8958-00144feabdc0.html \ntargets of the European Commission up to 2050:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/brief/eu/index_en.htm \n3 Committee on Culture and Education\nThe question relating to the modernisation of higher education \nThe EU maintains a commitment to improving the education of young people and encouraging social mobility. What can the EU do to ensure that education and mobility of young people is indeed improved? Should there be an EU-wide education policy to ensure the same standards in education and skills for those wishing to work within the EU? \nCommittee on Culture and Education\nDear delegates\, \nEducation is a very important issue in the European Union and therefore it is one of the four topics that will be discussed within a committee in the upcoming national Model European Parliament session in Bregenz. \nEnclosed are a few links\, which should help you to prepare yourselves for this MEP session. You do not have to learn these by heart\, the links provided by us are here to make the preparation work easier for you\, but you are free to use other sources of information as well. \nKnowledge of the key terms\, organisations\, projects and initiatives of the EU concerning higher education are expected of you\, in order to enable efficient committee work and interesting discussions with input from all delegates. Please bear in mind that it is significant to know what exactly the European Union is capable or not capable of to change in the sector of education. \nWe have also enclosed several informative articles and statistics for you to use for preparation\, during the committee work and in the General Assembly. Please try to avoid political campaigns about education\, as the MEP is a politically free institution\, and always try to stay objectivewith your approach to the topic. \nMoreover\, MEP work is done at the assumption of an unlimited budget\, therefore you must not worry about costs while preparing and collecting ideas. \nIf you have any questions\, do not hesitate to contact us. We are all very much looking forward to meeting you in January. We wish you Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! \nKind regards and best wishes\, \nYour Committee Chairing Team \nAnna Zimmermann\, Jakob Dunshirn und Felix Hoyos \n\nEuropean Union and Education/Erasmus+ \n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/commission/2014-2019/navracsics_en\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/education/policy/higher-education/index_en.htm\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/index_en.htm\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/youth/policy/youth_strategy/eat_en.htm\nhttp://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-12-365_en.htm?locale=en\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/education/tools/statistics_en.htm\nhttp://europa.eu/pol/educ/index_en.htm\nhttp://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/index_en.php\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_policies_and_initiatives_of_the_European_Union\n\nArticle \n\nhttp://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21605899-staid-higher-education-business-about-experience-welcome-earthquake-digital\nhttp://www.openeducationeuropa.eu/en/elearning_papers\nhttp://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network\n\nStatistics \n\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/School-to-work_transition_statistics\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Young_people_-_education_and_employment_patterns\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/education/tools/statistics_en.htm\n\n4 Committee on Regional Development\nThe question of the role of cities and urban areas in managing cohesion policy funds in meeting the objectives of Europe 2020: \nSince more than two-thirds of European citizens live in cities\, urban areas can play a leading role in intelligent growth. How can their role be strengthened in developing and implementing social\, environmental and youth empowerment policies which will contribute to achieving the objectives of the EU 2020 strategy; and how can cities with innovative ideas and concepts be supported in the field of urban development. \nCommittee on Regional Development\n“The question of the role of cities and urban areas in managing cohesion policy funds in meeting the objectives of Europe 2020” \nDear delegates\, \nYou are probably well aware of the fact that the National MEP Session in Bregenz is only a month away. This means that every one of you needs to start preparing soon\, in order for everyone to be able to contribute in equal parts to the resolution on Regional Development. \nMany of you have probably never participated at a MEP Session before and are perhaps a bit in the dark. Your goal will be the write the best possible resolution on the given question. This means that you will have to bring up as many arguments and solutions for problems as possible\, argue with your colleagues and finally find the right phrasing for your ideas. In the General Assembly you will present your resolution to the other committees and defend it against critics. \nNaturally\, the best way to avoid too much criticism is to have a well thought-through resolution. To achieve this goal you need excellent preparation and active reflection on the topic which is the following: \nSince more than two-thirds of European citizens live in cities\, urban areas can play a leading role in intelligent growth. How can their role be strengthened in developing and implementing social\, environmental and youth empowerment policies which will contribute to achieving the objectives of the EU 2020 strategy; and how can cities with innovative ideas and concepts be supported in the field of urban development? \nWe have put together several links that should serve as a good basis for discussion. We would still encourage you to dig deeper and do some research on your own. \nWe are looking forward to an interesting and productive MEP Session in Bregenz with you! \n\n\n\nSmaranda Vedrasco\nThomas Sun\nLorenz Obermann\n\n\n(CP)\n(CP Sec)\n(SMO)\n\n\n\n\nLinks: \nhttps://www.bka.gv.at/site/4890/default.aspx \nhttp://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/employment_and_social_policy/eu2020/em0028_en.htm \nhttp://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/employment_and_social_policy/eu2020/em0041_en.htm \nhttp://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/employment_and_social_policy/eu2020/em0042_en.htm \nhttp://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/employment_and_social_policy/eu2020/index_en.htm \nhttp://depts.washington.edu/hhwb/Thm_Mental.html \nhttp://www.openeducation.net/2009/06/05/growing-up-urban-environmental-impact-on-intellectual-capacity/ \nhttp://dusp.mit.edu/epp/news/how-can-cities-ensure-social-equity-while-promoting-new-development-same-time \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/thefunds/regional/index_en.cfm \nhttp://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/employment_and_social_policy/job_creation_measures/l60015_en.htm \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/videos/index.cfm?LAN=EN \nhttp://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/agriculture/general_framework/g24234_en.htm \nhttps://www.gov.uk/browse/business/funding-debt/european-regional-development-funding \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/activity/urban/index_en.cfm \nMedia\nORF Vorarlberg\nJugendparlament diskutiert auf Englisch \n\n\nORF TVThek\nFernsehbericht über die MEP Session \n\n\nvol.at\nJugendparlament im Landtag: “Jugendliche haben Wert der Demokratie erkannt” \n\nLivestream vom MEP: Jugendparlament tagt im Plenarsaal des Vorarlberger Landtags\nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Vorarlberg 2015 - Grußwort Landeshauptmann von Vorarlberg | 82.54 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Vorarlberg 2015 - Grußwort des Präsidenten des Vorarlberger Landtages | 77.38 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Vorarlberg 2015 - Grußwort des Bürgermeisters von Bregenz | 80.17 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Vorarlberg 2015 - Grußwort der Frau Bürgermeisterin von Dornbirn | 82.29 KB\n \n Download\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n nMEP Vorarlberg 2015 Welcome Note Presidency | 93.85 KB\n \n Download URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-vorarlberg-2015/ LOCATION:Vorarlberg\, Vorarlberg\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/Plakat_MEP_Vorarlberg-da9789d4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140127 DTSTAMP:20260430T061107 CREATED:20250523T083848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T093512Z UID:1889-1390435200-1390780799@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:nMEP Salzburg 2014 DESCRIPTION:Letter from the presidentsHonourable Delegates\,\nvenerable Committee Presidents and\ndistinguished Student Media Officers\,\n \nIt is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 13th national session of the Model European Parliament. We are delighted to be hosting this session in Salzburg from 23rd to 26thJanuary. \nSalzburg is a great place for an MEP session: It has always been a cultural centre. Being known as the city of Mozart it attracts tourists\, famous artists and guests from all over the world. There are many reasons to come: Sound of Music\, skiing\, the picturesque city centre\, the ‘Salzburger Festspiele’ in summer\, Pfingst-and Osterfestspiele and\, just when you will be here\, the Salzburger Mozartwoche\, the celebration of Mozart’s 258th birthday! A visit to Salzburg would not be complete without some music; therefore we will be seeing a performance on Saturday evening. \nWe have prepared a packed programme at Salzburg’s most interesting venues\, ‘Altes Rathaus’ and the assembly hall of the federal government at Chiemseehof. The culinary and cultural highlights will be our visit to a traditional ‘Wirtshaus’ and the famous Balkangrill where Bosna was invented. The committee meetings will be held at the two participating schools\, the Bundesgymnasium Nonntal and the Akademisches Gymnasium Salzburg. \nHowever\, the most important part of the MEP is you\, the participants. You will meet intelligent and like-minded students representing their federal state\, you will work on current topics and you will discuss different opinions and suggestions before agreeing on resolutions that will be presented in the General Assembly on Sunday. You will have the opportunity to build friendships and make contacts with people from all over Austria that can last the rest of your lives. \nHow successful the weekend is for you also depends on how much effort you are willing to put into it. Do not hesitate to try new things\, prepare your topic and voice your opinion. Participating actively might involve things that you have never done before\, like holding a speech in front of many people in English or answering a question without having much time to prepare. This can be intimidating but the MEP is a chance to try what you have never done before and find out skills that you were not aware of before. Be confident and you will notice that you can take an active part in shaping the results of this weekend’s discussion. You will experience first-hand how the decision-making process of the ‘real’ European Parliament works. \nIn May 2014 this ‘real’ European Parliament will be elected and as the minimum age to cast your vote is 16 in Austria (the only country in the EU) most of you will have the opportunity to vote and decide Europe’s future. \nTherefore we have invited Dr. Paul Rübig\, an Austrian Member of the European Parliament and Dr. Wolfgang Wolte\, former Austrian ambassador to Brussels and Peking as well as influential people from Salzburg to give us their views on the European Union. \nWe are looking forward to an interesting and productive session and a lot of fun. If you have any questions your Committee Presidents and we are happy to help. \nYour presidents\, \nMengfan Böhm (Bundesgymnasium Salzburg-Nonntal)\, Alexander Brenn\, Lukas Joura and Sebastian Saxinger(Theresianische Akademie Wien)\, Hannah Niese (Akademisches Gymn. Salzburg ’13\, King’s College London/LSE) \nWelcome NotesGrußwort von Dr. Paul Rübig\nLiebe Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des 13. Model European Parliaments! \nAls Abgeordneter des Europäischen Parlaments freue ich mich sehr über jede Initiative\, die jungen Menschen Demokratie und die damit verbundenen Institutionen wie das Europäische Parlament näher bringt.\nDemokratie braucht immer Menschen\, die diese auch leben und die sich dafür engagieren. Nicht nur in Wahljahren\, sondern immer. \nAls einzige von den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern der Europäischen Union gewählte Institution hat das Europäische Parlament einen sehr hohen Stellenwert.\nDaher ist es erfreulich\, wenn sich gerade junge Menschen für die Arbeit des Parlaments interessieren und sich aktiv an demokratischen Prozessen und Mitbestimmung beteiligen. \n60 Schülerinnen und Schüler aus allen Bundesländern kommen zusammen\, um zu diskutieren und Lösungen für Herausforderungen zu besprechen.\nIch gratuliere auch den Organisatoren des Model European Parliaments für diese großartige Initiative und ihr Engagement! \nIch wünsche allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern viel Spaß und viel Erfolg! \nEuer \n \nPaul Rübig\nAbgeordneter des Europäischen Parlaments \nDr. Heinz SchadenGrußwort von Bürgermeister Dr. Heinz Schaden\nLiebe Jungparlamentarier und Jungparlamentarierinnen! \nOft wird behauptet: Jugend und Politik verträgt sich nicht. Stimmt nicht sagen wir! \nJunge Menschen interessieren und engagieren sich sehr wohl\, auch politisch. Wir alle nehmen politische Bildung ernst. Gerade nächstes Jahr steht mit der Wahl des Europäischen Parlaments eine wichtige gemeinsame\, europäische Entscheidung an! Mit deiner Stimme bringst du dich aktiv in der Gestaltung der Politik ein und bestimmst dadurch die Zukunft mit. \nWie Politik funktioniert\, seht ihr selbst am besten\, indem ihr eigene Erfahrungen macht. \nDarum freue ich mich\, euch hier in Salzburg zur 13. Nationalen Europäischen Jugendparlamentssitzung willkommen zu heißen\, wünsche euch viel Spaß und spannende Erfahrungen! \nDr. Heinz Schaden\nBürgermeister Stadt Salzburg \nDr. Wilfried Haslauer© Buero-WH-cce89692 Grußwort von Landeshauptmann Dr. Wilfried Haslauer\nLiebe junge Parlamentarierinnen und junge Parlamentarier! \nÜber die Europäische Union im Schulunterricht möglichst viel Wissenswertes zu erfahren\, ist zweifellos wichtig. Noch besser ist es aber\, selbst möglichst konkret und lebensnah mit „Europa“ Erfahrung zu sammeln. Dazu muss man nicht erst nach Brüssel reisen. Die Idee und die Praxis der Nationalen Europäischen Jugendparlamentssitzungen zeigen das seit Jahren eindrucksvoll und mit Erfolg. \nAls Landeshauptmann und als Europareferent von Salzburg freue ich mich sehr\, dass das Nationale Europäische Jugendparlament nach 2006 für seine Session vom 23. bis zum 26. Jänner 2014 nun wieder Salzburg zum Austragungsort gewählt hat. Sehr gerne habe ich daher den Ehrenschutz für dieses ambitionierte Projekt übernommen. Wie man ja aus früheren Sessionen weiß\, können es die jungen „Parlamentarierinnen und Parlamentarier“ aus allen Bundesländern in Sachen Engagement und auch Sachkompetenz durchaus mit ihren Pendants in Brüssel und Straßburg aufnehmen. Auch die Themenwahl für den Jänner zeigt\, dass die Jugend am Puls der Zeit ist. \nEs heißt\, die Zukunft\, die man sich wünscht\, muss man selbst gestalten. Dass viele junge Menschen in Europa mit Engagement\, Kreativität und auch mit Spaß daran gehen\, genau das zu tun\, stimmt optimistisch. „Europa“ ist dabei nicht – wie so oft polemisch dargestellt – „das Problem“. Es kann\, richtig verstanden\, ganz im Gegenteil in sehr vielen Bereichen der entscheidende Bestandteil der Lösung sein. Diese positive Erfahrung wünsche ich den Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern der 13. Nationalen Sitzung des „Model European Parliament Austria“ in Salzburg ganz besonders. \nMein herzlicher Willkommensgruß gilt allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern aus den Bundesländern\, mein besonderer Dank gilt den Organisatoren der Theresianischen Akademie\, Wien\, und den Verantwortlichen und Aktiven von den lokalen Partnerschulen\, dem Europagymnasium und dem Akademischen Gymnasium Salzburg. \nMit den besten Grüßen \n \nDr. Wilfried Haslauer\nLandeshauptmann Bundesland Salzburg \nProgrammeDo 23. Januar\nabends Ankunft der Delegierten und Betreuer in Salzburg vor 20:00\, Unterbringung bei Gastfamilien \nFr 24. Januar\n7:45 Eintreffen der Delegierten\n8:30–9:30 Eröffnung im Alten Rathaus\, Getreidegasse \nSprecher: \nBegrüßung: \nChristine Homola\, Vizebürgermeisterin von Salzburg\n„Salzburg im Schnittpunkt Europas“\n \nMag. Isabel Bojanovsky\, Jugendbeauftragte der Stadt Salzburg \nHR Dir. Mag. Angelika Gradnitzer\, Direktorin BG Europagymnasium Salzburg-Nonntal \nMengfan Böhm\, Sebastian Saxinger und Hannah Niese\, ]Presidents of the National MEP Assembly \nHannah Niese\, Akademisches Gymnasium (MJ13)\nKing’s College London – London School of Economics\n \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\, MEP Austria Coordinator \n09:30–10:30 Impulsreferat: \nDr. Paul Rübig\, Österreichischer Abgeordneter zum Europäischen Parlament\n„Das Europäische Parlament vor den Wahlen Mai 2014“\n \n10:30–11:00 Pause \n11:00–11:45 Opening Ceremony: Vorstellen der Bl-Delegationen \n12:30–13:15 Mittagessen – BG Nonntal \nBundesgymnasium/Europagymnasium Salzburg–Nonntal\,\nJosef-Preis-Allee 3\, 5020 Salzburg\, Tel.: 0662/841666\n \n 13:30–17:15 Komiteetreffen im BG Europagymnasium Salzburg-Nonntal \ntraditionelle Salzburger Jause \n17:30–18:30 Teambuilding – Begegnungssaal \n19:30–22:00 Cultural evening: Gasthaus Zwettlers (Kaigasse 3\, 5020 Salzburg) \nSa 25. Januar\n8:00 Eintreffen der Delegierten \n8:30-9:00 Eröffnung im Chiemseehof \nSprecher \nProf. Mag. Johannes Plötzeneder\,\nLandesschulratspräsident Salzburg\n„Die Europäische Dimension im Österreichischen Schulwesen“\n \nDir. Prof. Mag. Klaus Schneider\,\nDirektor Akademisches Gymnasium Salzburg\n \nHannah Niese\, Alexander Brenn und Lukas Joura\,\nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly\n \nMag. Gottfried Oehl\, MEP Austria Coordinator \n9:00–10:00 Impulsreferat und Diskussion \nDr. Wolfgang Wolte\nBotschafter der Republik Österreich i. R. (Brüssel\, Peking)\nVorstandsmitglied der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Europapolitik\nIm Gedenkjahr 2014: „Die EU: Quo Vadis“\n \n11:00–13:30 Komiteesitzungen im Akademischen Gymnasium \nErfrischungen und Plunder \nAkademisches Gymnasium Salzburg/Europagymnasium\nSinnhubstraße 15\, 5020 Salzburg\,\nTelefon: 0662/829142\, Fax: 0662/829142-17\n \n13:45–14:45 Mittagsbüffet \n15:00-18:00 Delegation meeting und Lobbying im AKAD \ntraditionelle Salzburger Jause \nab 18:30 Abendessen in Altstadt: Balkangrill\, Getreidegasse \n20:00–21:00 Kulturprogramm Mozart\nMozartkonzert\, Schlosskirche Mirabell \n21:15–22:15 Socialising and plenary prep\nZum Fidelen Affen\, Priesterhausgasse 8 \nSo 26. Januar\n07:45 Eintreffen der Delegierten\nLandtagssitzungssaal\, Chiemseehof \n8:30–9:00 Opening ceremony \nSprecher: \nLandtagspräsidentin Dr. Brigitta Pallauf\n„Europa der Regionen“ \n9:00–13:00 Plenary Session \n13:00–13:30 Closing Ceremony \nMengfan Böhm\, Sebastian Saxinger\, Hannah Niese\,\nLukas Joura und Alexander Brenn\nPresidents of the National MEP Assembly \nMEP Austria Coordinator\, Mag. Gottfried Oehl \n14:00–14:30 Mittags-Büffet \nAbfahrt der Delegationen \nCommittees & Issues11Committee on Employment and Social Affairs\nThe question of youth employment: \nthe necessity of a common effective EU policy to dispel the fear of unemployment among young people. \nCommittee on Environment\, Research and Industry\nLisa Chi (W)\, Darius Djawadi (LA)\, Shilan Grobbauer (SZ) \nDear delegates of the Committee on Environment\, Research and Industry\, \nThe topic of this Committee is the question of how EU countries can secure sustainable energy supplies and independence from foreign fossil fuels imports. The links provided below should help you find useful information and give you a good overview about your issue. We encourage you to read and think about problems and solutions\, look at the current situation within the EU\, find out which ideas have already been proposed and research how successful they have been. \nA very short introduction to sustainable energy: https://www3.imperial.ac.uk/energyfutureslab/about/sustainableenergy \nScroll down (website) for the question regarding whether nuclear power should be considered a sustainable energy resource:\nhttp://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Energy-and-Environment/Sustainable-Energy/ \nclick on the buttons for a short introduction of different energy options:\nhttp://www.energyresearch.nl/2/energy-options/solar-cells/ \nfind out about funding and support for energy projects (more links available on the website – scroll down!): http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/area/energy \nOverview energy and the EU: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/renewables/index_en.htm \nRead up about EREC: http://www.erec.org \nBiofuels: http://www.oxfam.org/en/grow/campaigns/what-are-biofuels-whats-problem-them \nArticles: \nhttp://www.economist.com/news/business/21575771-environmental-lunacy-europe-fuel-future \nhttp://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/07/what-next-for-the-eus-renewable-energy-targets \nhttp://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/jun/19/renewable-energy-consumption-eu-targets \nEU energy independence/dependance \nhttp://www.democraticunion.eu/2013/09/geopolitics-renewable-energy/ \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/document/activities/cont/201304/20130425ATT65196/20130425ATT65196EN.pdf \nhttp://www.iiea.com/blogosphere/eu-energy-import-dependence \nEU publications \nhttp://bookshop.europa.eu/en/renewables-make-the-difference-pbKO7807244/?CatalogCategoryID=fMEKABst_fQAAAEj0pEY4e5L \nhttp://bookshop.europa.eu/en/transition-to-a-sustainable-energy-system-for-europe-pbKINA22394/ \nSome ongoing projects in the field of sustainable energy: http://www.eseia.eu/projects/ \nDear Delegates of the Committee on Environment\, Research and Industry\, \nthe question of our committee is how EU countries can secure sustainable energy supplies and independence from foreign fossil fuel imports. \nThere is one easy but controversial way. Fracking. Please inform yourself about the process of fracking. What are the problems with it? Should the EU follow the trend and also start using it’s resources? Who is against it and why? Are there any resources in Austria that could be from use? \nThe following links will help you. But also feel free to research on your own. Is fracking the only way? Or are there any other possibilities? \nIf there are any questions\, don’t hesitate to contact us! \nYour CP \nForbes – Fracking is Misunderstood\, It’s the key to energy self-sufficiency \nThe Guardian – The anger over tracking is real: but the truth is\, we can’t manage without gas \noilprice.com – Europe Doomes without Fracking? \nForbes – Hurrah! the European Union will not be regulating tracking for natural gas! \nDer Standard – Fracking beschert USA Ölförderboom \nORF.at – „Fracking“ bereits angewendet \nwashintonpost.com – Fracking may not be as bad for the climate as we thought \ntelegraph.co.uk – UK may have to export tracking gas to rest of Europe \nBe very careful with the following links! They are subjective and persuading! \nEuropean Greens – NO to shale gas extraction in Europe \nPopular Mechanics – Is tracking safe? Top 10 controversial Claims \nCommittee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs\nThe question of safe Internet use:  \nHow can the EU ensure a safer Internet for its youth? What measures can be taken to reduce the impact of cyber-bullying\, internet grooming and unregulated social networking sites on the life of young people without violating the right to free speech and freedom of information? \nCommittee on Public Health and Food Safety\nGallus Vögler (VBG)\, Johannes Musger (ST)\, Rebecca Goesker (LA) \nDear Delegates of the Model European Parliament 2014 in Salzburg\, \nWe\, the Committee Presidents\, are proud to welcome you to the MEP-Family. From now on you are part of a huge network of great people. You will meet new people\, discuss various topics in the committees and if you participate in an international MEP session you are able to visit foreign countries and meet even more people from all Europe. \nYour committee is the Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety: The question of the protection of citizens from their own vices\, such as alcohol and nicotine\, unhealthy food\, etc.: should the state/the EU intervene or should citizens take their own decisions regarding their health and welfare. \nIn order to prepare you for the committee work\, we\, the CP’s\, wrote up some useful links for you. Please use these links to prepare yourself and to get an insight into the topic. Of course you are free to use other means of information\, such as magazines\, documentaries\, articles etc. Since writing a good resolution is a lot of hard work\, it is essential to be well prepared\, highly motivated and to be willing to work together as a team. \nWe hope our links are useful for your preparation and we are looking forward to meet you at the 13. National Model European Parliament in Salzburg. \nWe don’t want to give you too many preparation links\, but please read the few we wrote out for you very carefully. \n\nFirstly here are some links to get an overview of the topic:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/index_en.htm \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/doc/whitepaper_en.pdf \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/home \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KrFLetj6CQ \n\nYour main topics are going to be alcohol\, tobacco and unhealthy food. Here are some links concerning these topics:\nAlcohol: \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/archive/ph_determinants/life_style/alcohol/documents/alcohol_europe_en.pdf  Don’t be shocked by the number of sites this document contains\, you only have to read the recommendations starting at page 415. They will be useful for your resolution \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/alcohol/policy/index_en.htm \nTobacco:  \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/tobacco/introduction/index_en.htm \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/tobacco \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vti9cTZiuD4 (Watch from minute 30:30-43:20) \nNutrition & Physical Activity: \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/health/nutrition_physical_activity/policy/index_en.htm \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/what-we-do/health-topics/disease-prevention/nutrition \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/what-we-do/health-topics/disease-prevention/nutrition \nComparison of EU member states:  \nhttp://www.protection-of-minors.eu/index_en.html  (compare youth protection laws of member states) \nhttp://www.euro.who.int/en/countries \nCommittee on Public Health and Food Safety\nThe question of the protection of citizens from their own vices\, such as alcohol and nicotine\, unhealthy food\, etc.: \nShould the state/the EU intervene or should citizens take their own decisions regarding their health and welfare. \nCommittee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs\nLeonie Scheffenbichler (SZ)\, Simon Stolba (W)\, Erik Sulimma (W) \nDear Committee\, here are some links to read before the Salzburg session: \nhttp://www.lse.ac.uk/… \nMost important link\, please do absolutely read. It is about the general dangers children face when using the internet. This link is important to understand the topic in general\nhttp://www.saferinternet.org \nGeneral knowledge about Internet safety in different countries\nhttp://www.klicksafe.de \nWebsite of a German initiative for safer internet use\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/life-and-work/living-line \nEuropean online resolutions especially regarding the Europe 2020 goals\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/creating-better-internet-kids \nUseful links especially regarding safe internet use for kids\nhttp://hub.coe.int/what-we-do/media-and-communication/children-and-the-internet \nSame as above\nhttp://www.cyberbullying.org \nFacts and options on what to do about cyberbullying\, as it is a very (!) important topic when talking about Internet safety\nhttps://www.getsafeonline.org \nStrategies on how to stay safe on the internet- please read and try to implement the tips in our resolution\nhttp://www.puresight.com/Features/cyberbullying-protection.html \nOne more link about cyberbullying. Here you will find useful stuff about protection against it\nhttp://www.pacer.org/publications/bullypdf/BP-23.pdf \nWhat parents can do about cyberbullying- please pay attention „Cyberbullying in numbers“\nhttp://web.pewinternet.org/~/media/Files/Reports/2010/PIP_Social_Media_and_Young_Adults_Report_Final_with_toplines.pdf \nVERY useful facts and figures\, please do read the full document if you have the time \nCommittee on Environment\, Research and Industry\nThe question of how EU countries can secure sustainable energy supplies and independence from foreign fossil fuels imports. \nCommittee on Employment and Social Affairs\nLaura Untner (SZ)\, Laura Kmentt (LA)\, Carmen Haugeneder (UA) \n“The question of youth employment: the necessity of a common effective EU policy to dispel the fear of unemployment among young people.” \nDear delegates of the committee on Employment and Social Affairs\,\nDuring our committee sessions\, you will be working on a Resolution\, that consists of Informative Clauses (ICs)\, which point out the problems\, and Operative Clauses (OCs)\, which should solve these problems. \nBelow you will find several links concerning youth employment in Europe\, which display the current situation quite well. Some information will seem familiar to you already\, however\, consider reading through the links to refresh you memories. \nIf something is unclear\, please feel free to ask \nLaura Kmentt or Laura Untner\, your Committee Presidents (CPs)\, or\nCarmen Haugeneder\, your Student Media Officer (SMO).\n \nBasics:\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1036 \nhttp://www.ilo.org/global/topics/youth-employment/lang–en/index.htm \nhttp://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/audiences/unemployed_youth/index.shtml \nhttp://www.weforum.org/community/global-agenda-councils/youth-unemployment-visualization-2013 \nhttp://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/Youth_unemployment \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=WQ&reference=E-2012-011259&format=XML&language=EN \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/document/activities/cont/201311/20131106ATT74032/20131106ATT74032EN.pdf \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/document/activities/cont/201307/20130710ATT69452/20130710ATT69452EN.pdf \nArticles:\nhttp://www.businessinsider.com/youth-unemployment-could-tear-europe-apart-warns-world-economic-forum-2013-11 \nhttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/16/world/europe/youth-unemployement-in-europe.html?_r=0 \nhttp://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/14/youth-unemployment-wreck-europe-economic-recovery \nhttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-12/european-leaders-revisit-scourge-of-region-s-youth-unemployment.html \nhttps://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2013/11/21/unem-n21.html \nhttp://www.newstatesman.com/2013/08/generation-jobless \nStatistics:\nhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/10450811/Youth-unemployment-could-tear-Europe-apart-warns-WEF.html \nhttp://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/Unemployment_statistics \nOthers:\nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/aboutparliament/de/highlight.html?query=employment&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.europarl.europa.eu%2faboutparliament%2fde%2f00191b53ff%2fEurobarometer.html%253Ftab%253D2009_16 \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/de/news-room/content/20131105IPR23827/html/European-Globalisation-Adjustment-Fund-employment-MEPs-endorse-EPCouncil-deal \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/aboutparliament/en/0079d60a3f/Recruitment.html \nhttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/topic/Employment-and-social-affairs \nhttp://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/440385?uid=3737528&uid=2&uid=4&sid=21103269049603 \nDownloads\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order By:\n Publish Date\n Title\n Update Date\n Downloads\n Views\n \n \n \n \n Order:\n Descending\n Ascending\n \n \n \n Apply Filter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n No downloads found! URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/nmep-salzburg-2014/ LOCATION:Salzburg\, Salzburg\, Austria CATEGORIES:nMEP Austria ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/2014_MEP_National_Salzburg_Poster-516c9467.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131102 DTSTAMP:20260430T061107 CREATED:20250523T094703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T094703Z UID:1919-1382745600-1383350399@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:MEP BSR Bruges / Brussels 2013 DESCRIPTION:Programme\nBruges / Brussels\nOctober 26 – November 1\, 2013\n\n\nSaturday 26 October\nArrival of delegates and teachers at Brussels Airport\nDelegates and host families meet at Sint-Lodewijkscollege Bruges (Magdalenastraat 30)\nTeachers/directors at Hotel Du Commerce\, Blankenberge (Weststraat 64)\n \nSunday 27 October\n09.00\nOpening Ceremony at Provinciaal Hof Bruges \nWelcoming remarks by \nSpeakers:\nMr. Dan Gustafsson\, Chairman of MEP BSR\nMr. Jean De Bethune\, Representative Province of West Flanders\nMr. Frank Vandevoorde\, Representatative City of Bruges\nMr. Koen Seynaeve\, Principal of Sint-Lodewijkscollege\nMr. Arnaud Hoornaert\, President MEP BSR 2013 Bruges\nHeads of Delegations\n \n11.30\nMeeting for the Presidency and Committee Presidents \n12.30\nLunch \n14.00–17.30\nTeambuilding for delegates at Bruges \n14.00–17.00\nBoard Meeting for MEP BSR (location tbc) \n18.00\nPick up by host families \nDelegates have dinner and spend the evening with their host families \nMonday 28 October\n08.00–17.00\nCommittee meetings/Lunch at school for delegates \n18.00–19.00\nCultural program for delegates\, teachers/directors and host families \nDelegates have dinner and spend the evening with their host families \nTuesday 29 October\n08.00–14.00\nCommittee meetings/Lunch at school for delegates \nResolutions to be handed in at 14.00/Correction Panel/Printing \nDelegates spend the afternoon and evening with their host families \nWednesday 30 October\n08.00\nDeparture for Ypres\, delegates/teachers/directors \nVisit to Flanders Fields Museum \n11.00–14.00\nDelegation meetings and lunch at different locations \n17.00\nReturn to Blankenberge \n19.00\nPick up by host families \nDelegates have dinner and spend the evening with their host families \nThursday 31 October\n07.30\nDeparture from school\, train to Brussels \n09.30–13.15\nGeneral Assembly in the European Parliament \nDelegates/teachers/directors have to be present at 08.15! \nSpeakers:\nMr. Herman Van Rompuy\, President of the European Council (tbc)\nMr. Paul van Turenhout\, President of MEP Flanders\nMr.Michiel Berbeke\, President of the MEP session in Hertogenbosch 2010 \nThree resolutions in the morning \n13.15–14.15\nLunch \n14.30–17.00\nGeneral Assembly continued \nThree resolutions in the afternoon \n17.00–17.30\nClosing Ceremony \nSpeakers:\nMr. Nick Verwimp\, General Coordinator of MEP Flanders\nMr. Arnaud Hoornaert\, President MEP BSR Bruges 2013\nMs. Nina Nørgaard\, Adm. Coordinator MEP BSR \n20.00–21.00\nFrench Fries on the Promenade in Blankenberge \n21.00–01.00\nFarewell party in ‘Colisée’ in Blankenberge \nFriday 1 November\nDeparture all delegations \nwww.mepbsr.org \n\nCommittees & IssuesI. Committee on Security and Defence (Ferre Windey)\nThe 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?\nhttp://www.euglobalstrategy.eu/nyheter/opinions/strategic-priorities-for-csdp \nII. Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (Camil de Schutter)\nThe 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?\nhttp://urpl.wisc.edu/ecoplan/content/lit_urbanag.pdf \nIII. Committee on Industry Research and Energy (Felix Vieg)\nThe 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?\nAre green energy alternatives to gas and oil imports a successful way towards this goal?\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/index_en.htm \nIV. Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs (Anne S. Tetens)\nThe question of increasing skepticism and nationalist tendencies in EU member states.\nWhat 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?\nhttp://www.economist.com/node/21560294 \nV. Committee on Culture and Education (Rasa M. Juras tbc)\nThe 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?\nhttp://ec.europa.eu/youth/glance/the-unlimited-potential-of-european-youth_en.htm \nVI. Committee on Human Rights (Diana Oidingu)\nThe 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?\nhttp://www.eurasiareview.com/27062012-human-rights-debate-universalism-versus-relativism-oped/ \n(The links are for starters and inspiration – not the only sources for your research) \nGallery URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/mep-bsr-bruges-brussels-2013/ LOCATION:Belgium\, Belgium CATEGORIES:MEP BSR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130323 DTSTAMP:20260430T061107 CREATED:20250523T095216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T095351Z UID:1939-1363392000-1363996799@austria.mepeurope.eu SUMMARY:MEP BSR Iceland 2013 DESCRIPTION:ProgrammeTheresianum delegation:\nAlexander BRENN (7b) Committee president\nMaria KUPRIYANOVA (6a) Head of Delegation Austria\nChristian SCHMID (6e)\nNepomuk TRAUTTMANSDORFF (6e) \nSaturday 16 March\ndeparture for Copenhagen and Reykjavik \nSunday 17 March\nCheck-in: registration for teambuilding \n19.00 Meeting for GA President\, CP’s and NN (location to be announced) \nMonday 18 March\n08.30 Arrival \n09.00 Opening Ceremony at Alþingi\, 150 Reykjavík \nWelcoming remarks by \nSpeakers:\nMrs. Nina Nørgaard\, Administrative Coordinator of MEP BSR\nMr. Össur Skarphéðinsson\, Minister of Foreign Affairs tbc\nMrs. Katrín Jakobsdóttir\, Minister of Education and Culture\nHeads of Delegations from participating countries \n11.00 Teambuilding/transfer to committee locations in Sudurnes \n12.00 Lunch \n13.00–17.00 Committee work (locations will be announced) \nDinner \n19.30 Teachers’/directors’ meeting \nTuesday 19 March\n09.00–16.00 Committee work cont./Lunch (incl.) \nResolutions to be handed in at 16.00/Correction Panel/Printing \n16.00 Sightseeing /free afternoon/Trip to the Blue Lagoon for everybody interested. \n19.00 Buffet dinner \nWednesday 20 March\n09.00 Excursion around Southern Iceland for everybody. \n18.00 Dinner \n20.00 National delegation meetings (location to be announced) \nThursday 21.3\n08.30 Arrival \n09.00-16.00 General Assembly at Alþingi\, 150 Reykjavík \nSpeakers:\nMr. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson\, President of Iceland tbc\nMr. Hans Lindemann\, MEP BSR\nMr. Thorkil Klint\, President of the GA \nThree resolutions in the morning. \n12.30-13.30 Lunch \nTwo resolutions in the afternoon \nClosing remarks by Ms Nina Nørgaard\, MEP BSR \nReception in Reykjavik Town Hall \n19.00 Buffet dinner and cultural evening \nFriday 22 March\nDeparture for all delegations\n14:15–18:15 Reykjavik – Copenhagen (IcelandicAir)\n20:25–22:00 Copenhagen – Wien (NIKI) \nwww.mepbsr.org \nCommittees & IssuesI. Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (1)\nThe question of the protection of biodiversity\nThe EU strives to protect and restore flora and fauna by creating e.g. a network of nature reserves Natura 2000. This might entail limitations on sectors such as recreation\, agriculture\, fishing and housing\, with consequences for employment. How can these competing interests be addressed? \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/sites_hab/biogeog_regions/index_en.htm \nII. Committee on Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (2)\nThe question of how to fight global warming\nGlobal warming is the increase in the Earth’s temperature as the result of greenhouse-gas emissions. As the phenomenon continues\, devastating consequences might be felt across the globe. The ocean may be one of the hardest hit of the world’s resources. How can the problem be fought? \nhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/jamestaylor/2012/10/31/leave-it-to-the-global-warming-alarmists-to-make-fake-lemonade-out-of-hurricane-sandy/ \nIII Committee on Social Affairs\nThe question of youth unemployment in Europe\nEurope’s young people are suffering disproportionately in the economic crisis and might become ‘a lost generation’. How can the problem be tackled? \nhttp://www.publicserviceeurope.com/article/2804/youth-unemployment-europes-lost-generation \nIV Committee on Culture and Education\nThe question of how to educate young people to become global citizens\nThe mobility of young people is essential in promoting a sense of belonging to Europe and enhancing social and occupational integration. However\, the mobility of young people is not widespread. In what ways can mobility be increased? \nhttp://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/education_training_youth/youth/ef0008_en.htm \nV Committee on Constitutional Affairs\nThe question of how to bring the EU/Europe closer to its citizens\nIn times of crisis many European citizens seem to lose interest in the EU and focus more narrowly on national matters. In what way can this lack of interest in the development of the EU be addressed? \nhttp://ec.europa.eu/citizenship/european-year-of-citizens-2013/index_en.htm \nGallery URL:https://austria.mepeurope.eu/session/mep-bsr-iceland-2013/ LOCATION:Reykjavik\, Reykjavik\, Iceland CATEGORIES:MEP BSR END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR