Issues Model European Parliament Slovenia 2012

Committee on Foreign Affairs (I)

The question of the external action of the European Union: since the Lisbon Treaty the European Union boasts a President of the European Council, as well as a High Representative for the Common and Security Policy. How can the EU achieve capacity for decisive action which will enable it to exert its due influence on the world stage?

Committee on Foreign Affairs (II)

The question of the enlargement of the European Union with Western Balkan countries: is a more flexible attitude with a view to rapid accession desirable because it stimulates democracy, stability and prosperity in this recently strife-torn region, or should the criteria for accession be strictly adhered to?

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

The question of economic growth in times of crisis: EU member states need to economise in order to get their budgets in order and to re-establish the confidence of the financial markets but at the same time it is essential for them to stimulate economic growth. What kind of measures can stimulate economic growth without affecting the necessary budgetary discipline?

Committee on Development

The question of EU trade policy versus development cooperation: measures taken in these two fields can lead to opposite effects. How can this be avoided?

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (I)

The question of growing unemployment among young people in the European Union: increasingly unemployment, specifically amongst the younger generation, is becoming a serious problem within the European Union. What 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?

Committe on Employment and Social Affairs (II)

The question of free movement of services: how should the EU deal with the restrictions applied by member states with regard to free movement of labour from the "new" member states?

Committee on Culture and Education

The question of internationalisation of secondary education in the EU: how can internationalisation be made an integral part of the educational system in Europe in order to allow nationals of the member states to function in the public domain and to participate fully as European citizens?

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

The question of human trafficking: every year great numbers of people are smuggled into the European Union by traffickers. A large percentage of them end up in prostitution, others fall victim to forced labour, organ trade and illegal adoption. What can be done to fight this modern-day slave trade?

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

The question of fossil fuel alternatives: nuclear energy has its appeal as a consequence of the disaster in Japan. Does this mean that nuclear energy is no longer an option for the EU? Can and should the EU stimulate and promote the development and use of alternative energy sources?

Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

The question of gender balance in senior positions: is it realistic and desirable to create European directives in order to raise the number of women in executive and leading positions?