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Model European Parliament Baltic Sea Region Oslo, Norway, 2015
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Model European Parliament
Baltic Sea Region
Oslo, Norway, 2015
Oslo October 6th – 11th, 2015
The Principal’s Welcome
As Principal of Nesbru videregående skole (Upper Secondary School) it is a great pleasure for me to
welcome all delegates and accompanying teachers to our school and to this conference. It is an honour
and privilege to be able to host the conference as it is one of our foundation beliefs to support young
people who are actively involved and engaged in the world. I am always optimistic about the future
when I meet young people who want to discuss what happen in the world at the moment, who are
willing to use time to check facts and realities, to discuss problems and challenges
in our time and in the future and to find solutions to key issues.
At the same time, this is also an important occasion to get to know students from other cultural
backgrounds. I encourage you all to make contact with new people, form friendships that may last and
exchange views and opinions. And stay with these contacts. We can meet through electronical
equipment and channels, but still meetings face to face are the most important tool to create a better
and safer world.
I am very sorry for not being present during this conference, but I really do hope that his conference will
be successful for you, that you will learn something from it and gain some valuable personal experience
from it. And, of course, that you will look back upon this conference with positive and good memories
from your stay in our region.
Knut Jore
Principal of Nesbru videregående skole
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Dear delegates, teachers, guests,
Firstly, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the country that eats the most ice cream, drinks the
most coffee and reads the most newspapers per capita in the world. Welcome to the beautiful city of
Oslo. Situated deep in the Oslo fjord and surrounded by gentle hills, this beautiful city greets you like an
old friend. Oslo is a big city with a small town atmosphere, with something unique to offer each and
every one of you. I hope that after a week in this fascinating city, you will come to love it, regardless of
what the autumn weather is like.
During your stay here in Oslo, you will be working in six committees with people from several different
European countries. You will debate, argue and, with the guidance of your committee president, agree
upon solutions that will be put forth in a resolution to the General Assembly. In the General Assembly,
the other delegates will challenge your resolution and attempt to put your knowledge to the test. You
will stand alongside the rest of you committee and defend your resolution, and together, you will try to
convince the assembly why your solutions will help solve the issue at hand. This will be hard work, but
most of all it will be rewarding.
If this is not your first MEP session, I welcome you back, but if it is your first conference, then let me give
you some advice. Do not be nervous or shy, because you have no reason to be. No one will judge you
and no one will offer you anything but knowledge, support and friendship. Be curious, be open and be
kind, and I can guarantee you the best week of your life.
Astrid Ytre-Eide
GA President /Oslo
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MEP BSR Session in Oslo, Norway
October 6 - 11, 2015
Program:
Tuesday October 6
Before 18.00 Arrival of delegates and teachers/directors at Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
Travel to Nesbru videregående skole (Upper Secondary School)
Halvard Torgersensvei 8, 1378 Nesbru, www.nesbru.vgs.no
18.00 Registration of delegates and teachers
19.00 Host families pick up delegates at Nesbru. Dinner with host families
Teachers/directors stay in Cochs Pensjonat, Parkveien 25 N, 0350 Oslo, www.cochspensjonat.no
20.00 Dinner for teachers/directors at Restaurant OLYMPEN,Grønlandsleiret 15, 0190 Oslo.
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Wednesday October 7
09.00-11.00 Opening Ceremony at Asker Town Hall, Knud Askers vei 24, 1371 Asker,
www.asker.kommune.no
Delegates and teachers have to be present at 8.30
Speakers:
Ms. Lene Conradi, Mayor of Asker
Mr. Dan Gustafsson, Chairman of the Board of MEP BSR
Mr. Knut Gundersen, Nesbru vgs
Mr. Mathias Holmen Johnsen, former Nesbru-student
Heads of Delegations
11.00-12.00 Teambuilding
12.00-13.00 Lunch committee wise at Nesbru vgs
13.30-18.00 Committee meetings at Nesbru vgs
14.00-16.00 MEP BSR Board Meeting for teachers/directors at Nesbru vgs
Dinner for students with host families.Teachers have dinner on their own.
Thursday October 8
09.00-16.00 Committee meetings continued at Nesbru vgs
Resolutions to be handed in at 16.00
16.00-18.00 Correction panel, printing, Nesbru vgs
Dinner for students with host families.Teachers have dinner on their own.
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Friday October 9
09.00-12.00 Delegation Meetings and lobbying at Næringslivets Hus – NHO,
Middelthuns gate 27, 0368 Oslo, www.nho.no (travel with the tube to
Majorstuen station)
Handing in amendments and textual changes
Guidance and instruction meeting with Committee Presidents
12.00-13.00 Lunch at NHO (tbc)
14.00-17.00 Sightseeing for students and teachers/directors
Dinner for students with host families
Dinner for teachers/directors at Knut and Ellen Gundersen, Bevens løkke 4, 0254 Oslo
Saturday October 10
09.00 General Assembly at Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament)
Karl Johans gate 22, 0026 Oslo, Norge. www.stortinget.no
Delegates and teachers have to present at 8.30 due to security procedures.
All participants must bring ID with picture.
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Speakers:
Mr. Svein Roald Hansen, Vice-President of the Norwegian Parliament
Ms. Elisabeth Tronstad, Stats Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office
9.30 Three resolutions in the morning (coffee break in between)
12.00 Lunch in Vandrehallen
13.00 General Assembly continuedThree resolutions in the afternoon (coffee breaks in between)
16.30 Closing Ceremony
Speakers:
Ms. Astrid Ytre-Eide, President of the General Assembly
Ms. Nina Nørgaard, Administrative Coordinator of MEP BSR
18.00-20.00 Farewell party with dinner at Nesbru vgs
Sunday October 11
Departure all delegations
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Issues MEP BSR Oslo October 6 - 11, 2015
1 Committee on Foreign Affairs / CP Laura Günther
The The question of security in the Arctic region. What challenges does the region face regarding civilian and military issues? What kind of resources are needed to safeguard sovereignty e.g.?
2 Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety / CP Oscar
Engelbrektsson
The question of how to promote sustainable development in the Arctic region when faced with climate change and the growth of mining, oil and gas pipelines, traffic etc.
3 Committee on Energy, Industry and Research / CP Christine Alsing Schuldt
The question of how to ensure a more secure and sustainable energy system in Europe. Are green alternatives to gas and oil imports a successful way towards this goal? Can nuclear power and/or shale-fuels increase energy efficiency and independence?
4 Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs / CP Hendrik van Hove
The question of how to guarantee the human rights of indigenous peoples, e.g. the Sami, and minorities in general in Europe at present. In what way can local democracy/civil rights organizations/councils interact with the political establishment?
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5 Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality / CP Eline Hjelle
The question of gender stereotypes in relation to young people. Nowadays the differences between male and female roles are smaller, however mass media still perpetuates traditional gender stereotypes. In what way can/should these be challenged?
6 Committee on Culture and education / CP Felix Hoyos
The question of how to empower young people to become active citizens and to have more say in the solution and decision making process in their societies. What role can/should social media play in this process?
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Delegations
Austria (accompanying teachers: Petra Buchinger and Linda Horvath Sarrodi)
Ioana Laura Crisan [email protected] de Crespin de Billy [email protected] Resch [email protected] Gerlinger [email protected]üm Kuscu [email protected] Oreb [email protected]
Belgium (accompanying teacher: Paul van Turenhout)
Océane Cailleau [email protected] Cuypers [email protected] Vanhulle [email protected] Verhelle [email protected] Van Herreweghe [email protected] Hendrickx [email protected]
Denmark (accompanying teachers: Bjørn Elm and Martin Lønstrup Nielsen)
Emilla Møller-Petersen [email protected] Tvede [email protected] Giuseppe Pischiutta [email protected] Victoria Veggerby [email protected] Anna Christensen [email protected] Portocarrero Andersen [email protected] Charlotte Hassenkam [email protected] Hallengreen Jørgensen [email protected] Koll [email protected] Sofie Bruus [email protected]
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Estonia
Sander Pettai [email protected] Jensen [email protected] Urma [email protected] Liis Arpo
Finland (accompanying teacher: Sarah Mattila)
Cara Feodoroff [email protected] Shakhtakhtinskiy [email protected] Björkqvist [email protected] Saarni [email protected] Talvite [email protected] Duché [email protected] Korkman [email protected] Majanen [email protected] Stenius [email protected] Kuivalainen [email protected]
Germany (accompanying teacher: Sandra Kaptein)
Raphael Böhler [email protected] Lütt [email protected] Haselbeck [email protected] Elisabeth August [email protected] Prins [email protected] Jung [email protected] Wrzodek [email protected] Süss [email protected] Keller [email protected] Marie Buchsteiner [email protected]
Iceland (accompanying teacher: Ægir Karl Ægisson)
Alexander Hauksson [email protected] Björg Gunnarsdottir [email protected] Sigurðsson [email protected]
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Latvia (accompanying teachers: Kieran Nolan and Jenna Heidel)
Abby Chalkly [email protected] Trydenski [email protected] Matrozis [email protected] Ritene [email protected] Pusnakova [email protected] Groenvold [email protected]
Norway (accompanying teacher: Knut Gundersen)
Liana Maciovan [email protected] Handal Hellesnes [email protected] Jacob Giæver [email protected] Sørensen [email protected] Rød Gulliksen [email protected] Ramseng [email protected] Hansen [email protected] Barbara Gösswein [email protected] Sonja Bick [email protected] Kettunen [email protected]
Russia (accompanying teacher: Anna Akulova)
Artem Kirichenko [email protected] Zaitseva [email protected] Geramsimchuk [email protected] Ryzhkova [email protected]
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Sweden (accompanying teacher: Dan Gustafsson)
Johanna Zachrisson [email protected] Engvall [email protected]ärta Westin [email protected] Lundgren [email protected] Angestav [email protected] Richter [email protected] Sonnorp [email protected] Hansson [email protected] Severin [email protected] Ekelund [email protected]
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Organizers
Organizers Knut Jore
Knut Gundersen
Co-organizers Hans Welblund Lindemann
Administrative Coordinator Nina Nørgaard
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President of the General Assembly
GA President Astrid Ytre-Eide [email protected]
Committee Presidents
1 Committee on Foreign Affairs
CP – Laura Günther [email protected]
2 Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
CP – Oscar Engelbrektsson [email protected]
3 Committee on Energy, Industry and Research
CP – Christine Alsing Schuldt [email protected]
4 Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
CP – Hendrik van Hove [email protected]
5 Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
CP – Eline Hjelle [email protected]
6 Committee on Culture and Education
CP – Felix Hoyos [email protected]
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Participating schools:
Austria
Theresianische Akademie www.theresianum.ac.at
Ursulinen Gymnasium www.ursulinen-graz.at
Belgium
Kardinal Van Roey Institut www.kvri.be
KSD Campus Voorzienigheid www.voorzienigheiddiest.be
Lyceum Martha Somers www.lyceum-brussel.be
Sint-Bavohumaniora www.sbhg.be
Sint-Lodewijkscollege www.sint-lodewijkscollege.be
Virga Jessecollege www.virgajessecollege.be
Denmark
Gefion Gymnasium www.gefion-gym.dk
Rysensteen Gymnasium www.rysensteen.dk
Sankt Annæ Gymnasium www.sag.dk
Svendborg Gymnasium www.svendborg-gym.dk
Estonia
Kose Gümnaasium www.kose.edu.ee
Läänemaa Ühisgümnaasium www.lyg.edu.ee
Viljandi Kesklinna Kool www.klk.vil.ee
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Finland
Gymnasiet Grankulla samskola www.ggs.fi
Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu www.syk.fi
Kauniaisten lukio www.kauniaistenlukio.fi
Germany
Anton Philipp Reclam Gymnasium www.reclamgymnasium.de
Christianeum www.christianeum.org
Eichendorff-Gymnasium Koblenz www.eichendorff-koblenz.de
Friederich-Ebert Gymnasium Bonn www.feg-bonn.de
Goeteh Gymnasium Schwerin www.goethegymnasium-schwerin.de
Hegel-Gymnasium Stuttgart www.hegelgymnasium.de
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Gymnasium Postdam www.helmholtzschule.de
Katharinen-Gymnasium Ingolstadt www.katharinengymnasium.de
Kieler Gelehrtenschule www.kieler-gelehrtenschule.de
Max-von-Laue-Gymnasium Koblenz www.mvlg.de
Anton-Philip-Reclam-Gymnasium www.reclamgymnasium.de
Iceland
Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurnesja www.fss.is
Latvia
The International School of Riga www.isriga.lv
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Norway
Nesbru Videregående Skole www.nesbru.vgs.no
United World College Red Cross Nordic www.uwcrcn.no
Russia
Gymnasium №40 www.gymn40.ru
Sweden
Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium Djursholm www.vrg.se
Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium Odenplan www.vrg.se
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1 Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee President: Laura Günther, Germany
Delegates:
Johanna Resch AustriaWannes Cuypers BelgiumAnnika Charlotte Hassenkam DenmarkFrederikke Sofie Bruus DenmarkKarl Jensen EstoniaChristofer Talvite FinlandEmma Björkqvist FinlandFlorian Süss GermanyRaphael Böhler GermanyEdvards Matrozis LatviaLiana Maciovan NorwayTeo Kettunen NorwayOscar Angestav SwedenOscar Sonnorp Sweden
2 Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee President: Oscar Engelbrektsson, Sweden
Delegates:
Marlene Gerlinger AustriaWillem Vanhulle BelgiumAdam Hallengreen Jørgensen DenmarkCara Feodoroff FinlandClara Elisabeth August GermanyLionel Wrzodek GermanyMarte Groenvold LatviaAnne Handal Hellesnes NorwayGeorg Ramseng NorwayArtem Kirichenko RussiaFilippa Engvall SwedenLovisa Severin Sweden
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3 Committee on Energy, Industry and Research
Committee President: Christine Alsing Schuldt, Denmark
Delegates:
Laure de Crespin de Billy AustriaTippi Verhelle BelgiumNicoline Victoria Veggerby DenmarkRichard Urma EstoniaSini Saarni FinlandVeeti Kuivalainen FinlandSarah Haselbeck GermanyTill Prins GermanyAlexander Hauksson IcelandAbby Chalkly LatviaMarit Sonja Bick NorwayOle Jacob Giæver NorwayAgnes Hansson SwedenElvira Ekelund Sweden
4 Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Committee President: Hendrik van Hove, Belgium
Delegates:
Begüm Kuscu AustriaOcéane Cailleau BelgiumMia Portocarrero Andersen DenmarkVibeke Koll DenmarkLinda Liis Arpo EstoniaNadia Korkman FinlandLuca Marie Buchsteiner GermanyAdam Sigurðsson IcelandBartosz Trydenski LatviaKristoffer Sørensen NorwayEkaterina Ryzhkova RussiaJohanna Zachrisson Sweden
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5 Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee President: Eline Hjelle, Norway
Delegates:
Ioana Laura Crisan AustriaConstance Van Herreweghe BelgiumEmilla Møller-Petersen DenmarkOscar Giuseppe Pischiutta DenmarkAnton Shakhtakhtinskiy FinlandKia Duché FinlandJoris Lütt GermanyTinna Björg Gunnarsdottir IcelandRebeka Ritene LatviaJohanne Hansen NorwayKristi Rød Gulliksen NorwayEvgenia Zaitseva RussiaMärta Westin Sweden
6 Committee on Culture and Education
Committee President: Felix Hoyos, Austria
Delegates:
Alma-Esma Oreb AustriaJozefien Hendrickx BelgiumAdrian Tvede DenmarkOlivia Anna Christensen DenmarkSander Pettai EstoniaEmma Stenius FinlandJuho Majanen FinlandJohannes Keller GermanyJustus Jung GermanyAnzelika Pusnakova LatviaSara-Estelle Barbara Gösswein NorwayMilena Geramsimchuk RussiaLudvig Lundgren SwedenSofie Richter Sweden
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The Model European Parliament (MEP) concept and methodologyThe Model European Parliament program is a leadership program for youth in the 28 EU countries, set up in 1994 with a secretariat in The Hague, NL. The aim of the program is to educate young people at high school level about European integration and cooperation, and to develop their understanding of common issues as well as provide them with knowledge about EU’s institutions. The program develops political awareness and an understanding for Europe’s cultural diversity.
The MEP program is successfully expanding into regional organizations in several parts of Europe. In 2004 a regional organization was set up in the Baltic Sea Region by schools/institutions in Finland, Sweden, Lithuania and DK, and at present we have been joined by schools/institutions in Estonia, Latvia, Kaliningrad, Russia, Poland, Germany, Iceland and Norway as well. The program is a training ground for future leaders and politicians as well as for talented students who share an interest in European issues.
The vision of the MEP Baltic Sea Organization is:
- Build relationships between youth in the Baltic Sea Region- Penetrate common Baltic Sea and Nordic issues- Give insight into each individual’s potential to affect society’s development- Focus on trade, industry, politics and culture and social affairs- Give insight into modern democracy and the parliamentary system, using the European
Parliament as an example- Develop debating skills in large international forums
The working language during the MEP is English. 10 students are chosen to represent each member country, and together they comprise a delegation. Each delegate represents his/her native country in a committee, which discusses international issues, and each committee has a specified subject to discuss. The common goal is to write a resolution that they can support and defend in the General Assembly (the youth parliament).
The MEP program is also a cultural and social event, which gives the participants the opportunity to experience the diversity of the countries around the Baltic Sea and be part of numerous social events, such as teambuilding, sightseeing along with living with a family in the host country.
The sessions take place twice a year in the Baltic Sea Region and since the start of the organization they have been hosted by Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bremen, Tallinn, Copenhagen/Malmoe, Helsinki, Riga, St. Petersburg, Iława/Torun, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Kaliningrad, Vilnius, Gdansk/Gdynia, Copenhagen, Leipzig, Reykjavik, Bruges/Blankenberge, Tartu, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
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Pedagogically the MEP program focuses on:
a) Individual ICT introduction to EU institutions and to specific topics b) Study program before the sessions in class/groupsc) Workshops/committee work run by experienced students and delegated) Project work/written resolutions in Englishe) Debating and rhetoric skillsf) Intercultural skills and competenciesg) The experience of an advanced and realistic role play (as a learning method)
The MEP BSR office is located in Copenhagen, DK, and run by an administrative coordinator. More information about MEP BSR and sessions to be found at www.mepbsr.org . Enclosed here please find material and guidelines in preparation of MEP conferences at the national, regional and international levels.
For further information, please contact Administrative Coordinator Nina Nørgaard [email protected]
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