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2nd National Selection Conference of EYP Armenia

Yerevan 2013 3rd November 2013

RESOLUTION BOOKLET

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Contents

Procedure of the General Assembly ................................................................................. 3

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Af-

fairs........................................................................................................ ..... ........................4

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ......... 8

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Human Rights ..................................... 10

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Foreign Affairs .................................... 13

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on International Trade ............................. 16

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Security and Defence ........................ 19

Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs ........ 22

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The content of the resolutions do not, by any means, reflect opinions or politics of the European Youth Parliament Armenia as an organisation. The opinions are lim-ited to the respective authors of the topic overviews only.

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Procedure of the General Assembly

General rules

The wish to speak is indicated by raising the committee placard. The authority of

the board is absolute.

Procedure and time settings

1. Reading out the operative clauses

2. Three minutes to defend the motion for a resolution

3. Eight minutes to attack the motion for a resolution

4. 30 minutes of open debate

5. Seven minutes to sum up the debate

6. Voting procedure

7. Announcing the votes

Friendly amendment

Friendly amendment is a last-minute modification of a resolution. They are to be

handed in on a specific form one resolution before the resolution in question.

Point of information

Point of information is a request for a brief explanation of a specific word or an

abbreviation.

Direct response

Each committee may use the direct response placard once per debate. Should a

committee member raise the committee placard and the direct response sign, the

board recognises the committee immediately. The direct response sign is used to

answer

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON

CIVIL LIERBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS

Civil Society institutions in the EaP countries nowadays have limited capacities and are ill represented in the decision making processes. What should the EU’s en-gagement policy be towards those institutions in order to foster a better checks and balances system in the Eastern Partnership Countries?

Submitted by: Agnieszka Lyszcz (PL), Nino Kharebava (GE), Magda Grigolia

(GE), Mate Tevzadze (GE), Marine Meliksetyan (ARM), Flora Babajanyan (ARM), Arman Gasparyan (ARM), Lilit Janibekyan (ARM), Hovsep Babayan (ARM), Andranik Shirinyan (ARM), Anna Daghlaryan (ARM), Liana Hovhannisyan (ARM), Mushegh Ghahrinyan (ARM), Vardan Hakobyan (ARM), Mary Asatryan (ARM), Rima Shahverdyan (ARM), Erik Vardanyan (ARM), Sos Avetisyan (Chair, ARM), Margarita Gevorgyan (Chair, ARM).

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Alarmed by the lack of platforms for societies to express their opinions, B. Deeply concerned about psychological barriers, C. Having examined pressure by authorities on social activists, D. Keeping in mind the lack of exchange of experience between other Countries

and civil societies, E. Taking into account the existence of corruption, F. Further recalling the lack of independence and power balance, G. Having considered the lack of internal organization within the judiciary commu-

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H. Declaring the need for precise and clear laws, I. Noting with regret the violence and oppression, J. Fully alarmed by the media’s political and financial dependence, K. Recognizing education and professionalism as positive aspects of a society, L. Viewing with appreciation the national legislation and its implementation, M. Bearing in mind the lack of international communication, cooperation, support

and exchange of information, N. Aware of the lack of intra-national information and connection between regions

and the centre concerning the civil society, the judiciary system and the media, O. Having observed the lack of trust, communication and cooperation among civil

societies, P. Desiring the asymmetry of finance between regions and the centre

1. Calls for creating a bridge between Civil Society Institutions (CSO) and govern-

mental institutions which will express the opinion of the civil society. Social activ-ists and a representative from each party should be involved,

2. Encourages the Government by the law insure fair and impartial media coverage and media access for the grass-root movements and civil society’s activities,

3. Further encourages education of human rights and civil liberties to wider layers of the society and especially underlines the need to include human rights educa-tion within the school curriculum,

4. Urges organizing the platforms calling it “CSO” (Civil Society Organization) and each EaP country must have its own “CSO” by the same structure as it is pre-sented in the 1st point ; Create a publicly accessible experience bank and clear-inghouse of information,

5. Affirms the necessity for the independent judiciary for ensuring democratic state. For reaching this can be provided by public view into bank account of judges, hard punishments, publishing and spreading information about committed crimes among Judge Chambers. Further suggests creating a special service created to

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test judges in case of receiving financial benefits. Encourages to higher the level of the requirements for selecting the judges,

6. Emphasises that the executive authority is not superior over judiciary system, moreover it can be secured by law regulations, independent budget of judiciary institutions, selection of judges based on qualifications not relations, execution of immunity rights, multilevel and independent court system,

7. Strongly recommends to foster international exchange of experience with EU countries (study visit, trainings, seminars), as well as creating between EU and EAP advisory and training groups for the judges. Ensure independency within ju-ridical system (for instance division of cases in court should be based on com-puter system instead of personal decisions),

8. Recommends international media associations throughout EaP countries, which would monitor the content of media and condemn its dependence from authori-ties,

9. Expresses its appreciation for double-degrees in the sphere of journalism, provid-ing analytical thinking skills for media school students. To come up with a inter-national European network tool, where every violation of media legislation can be recorded directly by the citizens anonymously and reported,

10. Encourages the EaP countries to consider EU experience in legislation on mass media, when drafting their national code. The EU should organize an initiative for creating internationally financed TV channels of programs that will present unbiased information to the population in EaP countries,

11. Urges to organize international trainings, conferences, study courses and round table discussions in order to establish trustful environment among the aforemen-tioned. The EU should decrease the financial assistance to the EaP countries , when the cases of journalist oppressions rises,

12. Expresses its hope in organizing meetings and lectures with universities’ regional branches and creation of regional information centres to provide free trainings to local youth. Also to establish state media branches in the regions and encour-

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ages cooperation with local media. The European experts should be given an opportunity to co-develop the agenda for a journalistic education together with the local universities,

13. Recommends creating website, where there will be information about EaP coun-tries’ problems, issues and activities,

14. The national parliaments are encouraged to review their respected legislations in order to insure equal resource distribution which will in its turn impact positively to regional development.

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS

On a way to a deeper cooperation between the EU and EaP, there is still no well developed institutional framework to attract entrepreneurs from the Eastern Partner-ship countries. What approaches should the EU undertake to simplify business es-tablishment procedure for the recipients from Eastern Partnership countries?

Submitted by: Svetlana Cocul (MD), Nana Miquchadze (GE), Revazi

Maghlakelidze (GE), Pawel Wilkos (PL), Albert Hayrapetyan (ARM), Raffi Elliott (ARM), Davit Abgaryan (ARM), Hovhannes Zhamharyan (ARM), Nelli Minasyan (ARM), Harutyun Avagyan (ARM), Anna Mamyan (ARM), Lusine Nalbandyan (ARM), Taline Saghdasaryan (ARM), Davit Shindyan (Chair, ARM)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Emphasising the lack of systemized information and insufficient level of aware-ness,

B. Having considered the taxation systems of member states

differences between taxation systems of member states,

the complicated structure of systems,

the lack of tax incentives,

C. Taking into consideration the restrictions dictated by labour laws,

D. Deeply concerned with the protectionism in member states as a barrier to enter-ing the local markets,

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E. Noting with regret the difficulties concerning visa obtaining procedures,

F. Concerned with the shortage of financial means in Eastern Partnership countries,

1. Calls for establishing consulting agencies and raising the level of awareness in

Eastern Partnership countries about the business environment in member states,

2. Recommends the creation of a committee to work out a unified taxation system and create incentives for foreign investments,

3. Encourages the liberalization of the labour market and the mitigation of labour restrictions,

4. Urges to implement the termination of protectionist policies in member states,

5. Suggests the creation of a special “investor visa”,

6. Expresses its hope for the creation of a special fund for supporting SMEs

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

The protection of the intellectual property rights has been an issue in the countries of the Eastern Partnership for 2 decades with no credible solution suggested yet. What model of the intellectual property rights protection will assist EaP countries to boost growth and better integrate in the European framework? Submitted by: Varduhi Avanesyan (ARM); Aza Khachatryan (ARM); Anush

Nalghranyan (ARM); Melanie Le Dain (FR); Elene Gabelaia (GE); Zura Gamtenadze (GE); Anna Vardanyan (ARM); Tigran Ghazaryan (ARM); Iskuhi Baghdasaryan (ARM); Armine Patatanyan (ARM); Robert Tsaturyan (ARM); Davit Dilanyan (Chair, ARM)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Deeply concerned with existing situation on IPR in EaP countries, B. Condemning the atmosphere of non-punishment and the lack of sanction

mechanisms related to IPR, C. Underlining the insufficient level of awareness of stakeholders and low level

of cyber-literacy, D. Taking into consideration the low level of cooperation between local and in-

ternational bodies in combating the cybercrime, E. Indicating the high piracy rate in incumbent countries topping the world global

index, F. Aware of violations in production of goods especially in the field of medicine

and drugs,

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G. Keeping in mind that the violation of IPR entails threat to the security and the health of human being (illegal production of medicine),

H. Emphasizing that the property rights violations discourage innovations which might pose a threat for economic development,

I. Deeply concerned with the emerging tendency of high profit piracy connection with organized crime as potential threat to global security,

J. Realizing the level of protection of IPR has a impact on FDI, K. Alarmed by the fact that the creative content is being broadly counterfeited in

Eastern Partnership countries, L. Acknowledging the lack of mechanisms for enforcing of existing laws as well

as the lack of political willingness to take sound actions, M. Recognizing the right of fair use of intellectual property in public campaigns,

education and similar activities, N. Taking into consideration the historical background and intertwined cultures in

the region,

1. Calls the member states to respect Intellectual Property Right in line with

other basic human rights, 2. Recalls the EaP states to tighten the control mechanisms and harmonize

standardization systems with EU state, 3. Calls the EaP states to conduct awareness raising campaigns in order to

educate the society on intellectual property rights and promote cyber-literacy, 4. Urges member states to show political willingness in creating the appropriate

mechanism to enforce the laws on IPR and make the necessary changes and in some cases tighten the laws,

5. Recommends EaP states to take actions towards healthy economical envi-ronment in order to boost the investments,

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6. Calls EaP states to take steps towards a single European IPR regulation system and towards the inclusion of EaP countries in the single protection system under United Registration System with single database,

7. Recommends to make a database package of a legal cases to serve as an advisory document for the European Court,

8. Draws attention of EaP states to respect the cultural diversity within and across the states in the spotlight of intellectual property right.

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS

What should the EU’s policy be towards regimes in the grey zone between democ-racy and autocracy? Particularly, taking into account no aspirations towards Euro-pean Integration from the side of Belarus and Azerbaijan, what stance should the EU take to ensure balanced engagement? Submitted by: Ewa Polak (PL), Saba Karanadze (GE), Elena Bugaets (GE),

Tsovinar Kostanyan (ARM), Ani Hayrapetyan (ARM), Petros Ara-

byan (ARM), Nver Kirakosyan (ARM), Hagop Khachadourian

(ARM), Ninel Gasparyan (ARM), Siranush Seyranyan (ARM), Ta-

guhi Minasyan (ARM), Roza Sargsyan (ARM), Svetlana Hohanni-

syan (ARM), Veronika Aghajanyan (Chair, ARM)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Recognizing the importance of economic relations between EU and EaP states and the need to increase the trade rates for the economic development of those states,

B. Emphasizing the crucial role of the EU energy security, C. Alarmed by the influence of the third countries on the economic situation in the

EaP States, D. Reaffirming the character of mutual benefits of the cooperation between the EU

and the EaP States, E. Taking into consideration:

i. Obvious violations of the principles of free and fair elections,

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ii. Corruption in different administrative bodies, iii. Absence of pluralistic regime, iv. Malfunctioning of EURONEST further cooperation between EU and EaP coun-

tries, F. Taking into consideration several constraints:

i. Restrictions of freedom of expression, ii. Limitations imposed upon the media and social networks, iii. Violation of the right to fair trial, iv. Passive civic participation in political life, v. Gender Discrimination,

G. Identifying the existing level of corruption and insufficient mechanisms to tackle it,

H. Emphasizing the existence of gender discrimination

1. Encourages more active cooperation with Belarus and Azerbaijan in the field of

trade, in order to strengthen bilateral economic ties and become more competi-tive in the region,

2. Encourages Belarus to adaptation a broad macro-economy adjustment policies on fiscal and monetary issues and exchange rates in order to overcome the cri-sis,

3. Reaffirms recognition of Azerbaijan as one of the most important partners in the context of the energy security of Europe and the region,

4. Believes that EU’s cooperation with Azerbaijan within the frames of energy secu-rity is mutually beneficial in economic, security and political spheres,

5. Encourages Azerbaijan to continue investing into the development of Trans Adri-atic Pipeline project,

6. Reaffirms the possibility of initiating negotiations on DCFTA, at the same time respecting sovereignty of the economic relations with other states and actors,

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7. Suggests incentives instead of sanctions in order to assist modernization and democratic transformation of the political system, to strengthen the dialogue be-tween the EU and the governments of Belarus and Azerbaijan, and to foster the integration of Belarus and Azerbaijan to the EU,

8. Calls to improve mechanism of the electoral process monitoring by involving lar-ger number of local and international observers, experts and watchdogs,

9. Encourages more active participation of oppositional groups in the decision mak-ing process of the countries,

10. Recommends to raise awareness of society about the EU values on freedom of expression, to release political prisoners, to liberalize the media market and withdraw the restrictions on social networks,

11. Suggests to foster the transparency of judiciary system by increasing the qualifi-cation of the courts’ staff according to EU judiciary criteria,

12. Further recommends EU foundations to reduce the requirements for non-registered NGOs to apply for the EU funded projects,

13. Supports trainings for the educators to ensure the proper implementation of the already established Bologna educational system,

14. Calls for improvement of the existing non-formal, cross-cultural programs by allo-cating the same funds on annual basis to different vulnerable groups in order to ensure efficiency in meeting the main objectives of the program and the de-mands of the local population.

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Armenia has recently announced about its intention to join the Customs Union, which in the first place excludes signing of the DCFTA agreement with the EU. Nevertheless, Belarus, being a part of Customs Union, has not changed its tariff scheme with the EU countries. How can the Association Agreement can be recon-sidered to make it plausible for Armenia to sign it?

Submitted by: Anna Churshina (RUS), Danara Kurmanova (KZ), Elene

Maisuradze (GE), Mariam Gongladze (GE), Nikolay Harutyunyan (ARM), Shushanik Hakobyan (ARM), Mikayel Charchyan (ARM), Anatoli Chenyaev (ARM), Albert Markaryan (ARM), Ripa Hovsepyan (ARM), Anna Danielyan (ARM), Levon Avetisyan (ARM), Victoria Grigoryan (ARM), Nane Sargsyan (ARM), Sophie Maytesyan (ARM), Hovsep Patvakanyan (Chair, ARM), Lika Mkrtchyan (Chair, ARM)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Concerned with the incompatibility of the Customs Union (CU) and the Associa-tion Agreement (AA) with the European Union in terms of the tariff differences,

B. Taking into account the low level of consumer rights protection in the Eastern

Partnership (EaP) Countries and the lack of common quality standards,

C. Considering that the Republic of Georgia is the main bridge for the Republic of

Armenia towards the common borders both with the Customs and the European

Union (through the Black Sea),

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D. Fully realizing Armenia’s decision on signing the Association Agreement (AA) or

the Customs Union (CU) Treaty economically depends on Georgia’s future eco-

nomic policy (joining the AA or the CU),

E. Noting with deep concern the existence of the non-tariff barriers in the form of

the obstacles for the EaP countries to enter the European markets, as well as

the local monopolies,

F. Keeping in mind that Armenia’s decision to join the Customs Union (CU) may

slow down the cooperation process with the EU countries,

G. Expecting that the Republic of Armenia may lose the Russian Federation as the

strategic partner which in its turn will have adverse effect on Armenia’s and Na-

gorno-Karabakh Security,

H. Alarmed by the economic pressure on the Armenian economy from the Russian

side through geopolitical levers,

I. Bearing in mind that membership in WTO obliges fulfilment of certain criteria

and tariff policy, which contradicts the provisions of the Customs Union (CU)

1. Calls for the Armenian authorities to set up a Committee to examine the Belarus

case of the same tariff policy maintenance towards the EU countries as before joining the Customs Union (CU),

2. Encourages the establishment of a Consumer Rights Protection Institution (CRPI)

on the EaP level that will be working on equalizing the quality standard to the

European existing standards,

3. Expects that the Republic of Georgia will maintain the existing trade regime or

sign a bilateral agreement for the future development of economic ties with Re-

public of Armenia in case the 2 countries join different economic unions,

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4. Invites the EU to impose a non-tariff barriers decrease of 15 % as a pre-

condition for the further cooperation with the Republic of Armenia,

5. Recommends the Republic of Armenia to adhere to its commitment on conduct-ing the reforms in the field of intellectual property rights protection as a core element of the deeper cooperation between the EU and the Republic of Armenia,

6. Calls upon the EU to take a mediator role in the negotiation process for the

resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to ensure the economic security in

the South Caucasus region,

7. Expresses its hope that the Republic of Armenia will fulfil its obligations as a

member of the WTO and, accordingly, reconsider certain clauses of the Cus-

tom’s Union (CU) treaty concerning the increase in the tariffs towards non-CU

members.

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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE

Taking into double standards based approaches of global stakeholders regarding reconciliation of the frozen conflicts of Nagorno-Karabakh, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, what steps should the EU undertake to guarantee peaceful resolution of the conflicts and prevent the possibility of military actions on the ground?

Submitted by: Saba Sekulovic(MT), George Melashvili(GE), Gvantsa

Gverdsteli(GE), Alexandrina Vasilichi(RO), Narine Hambardzumyan(ARM), Greta Avetisyan(ARM), Anna Sargsyan(ARM), Narine Daneghyan(ARM), Kushane Chobanyan(ARM), Aramayis Madatyan(ARM), Karapet Gyumjibashyan(ARM), Nare Chobanyan(ARM), Ani Hakobyan(ARM), Nune Gevorgyan(ARM), Ani Davtyan(ARM), Areg Kochinyan(ARM), Narek Grigoryan(ARM), Caterina Duca(Chair, SE), Rima Sargsyan(Chair, ARM)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Deeply regretting the atmosphere of the lack of confidence among the conflicting parties,

B. Bearing in mind that the conflicts are based on goals and interests that are be-ing manifested through incoherent actions of the parties involved,

C. Fully alarmed by the incidents of cease-fire regime violations and by constantly increasing arms-race,

D. Taking note of the government pressure upon media and the flow of information,

E. Deeply concerned about the ongoing information war,

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F. Noting with deep concern the lack of communication and mutual respect among the parties involved in the conflicts, and the negative impact that the existence of the image of foreign enemy has on the confidence-building process,

G. Keeping in mind the disputes on the interpretation of international legal norms,

H. Emphasizing the need for common understanding of the issues of refugees and lost property,

I. Taking into consideration the importance of reliable and secure business envi-ronment,

J. Deeply disturbed by the high levels of corruption in the South Caucasian region,

K. Emphasizing the need for transportation and pipeline security,

L. Deeply regretting the fact that the absence of compromise hinders the process of peaceful negotiations and resolution of the conflicts,

1. Recommends the EU to encourage and finance NGOs, involving all the parties

of the conflict, aimed at

a) organizing trainings, workshops and summer camps in a neutral country,

b) creating animation movies and social advertisements,

2. Further recommends the EU to implement economic sanctions, in line with UN standards, in order to reduce and further prevent cease-fire regime violations and to slow down the arms-race,

3. Calls upon the EU to urge the parties to make amendments in their respective legislations relating to hate speech and to take actions to support the parties to improve professionalism in relation to internet security,

4. Urges the parties involved to manifest a stronger political will for solving the problems through negotiations and compromise,

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5. Encourages the European Union to create a commission of experts which

a) has to provide an objective interpretation to international legal norms con-cerned as an advisory opinion to the parties involved,

b) is going to conduct an investigation in order to estimate the exact amount of refugees and the value of their lost property in order to make a final rec-ommendation to find a conciliation solution,

6. Encourages legal reforms aimed at improving the business environment and the implementation of anti-corruption measures,

7. Reaffirms the need for transportation and pipeline security and suggests institut-ing a monitoring mission,

8. Invites the EU to hold permanent observers in the conflicting regions in order to make its engagement more effective and tangible.

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION BY

THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

The lack of the institutional framework and underdeveloped labour unions in the

EaP countries don’t let the labour markets to perform efficiently. What approaches

should the EU undertake to simplify business establishment procedure for the re-

cipients from Eastern Partnership countries?

Submitted by: Anano Basilaia (GE); Anna Hakobyan (ARM); Arpine Babakhanyan

(ARM); Davit Alaverdyan (ARM); Gevorg Khodabakhshian (ARM); Hasmik Kababyan (ARM); Isabel Shatoyan (ARM); Khosrovadukht Mamyan (ARM); Marina Shupac (MD); Nuki Gogberashvili (GE); Seda Bagiryan (ARM); Vacheh Sahakian (ARM); Victoria Movsesyan (ARM), Suzanna Shamakhyan (Chair, ARM); Anna Hovakimyan (Chair, ARM)

The European Youth Parliament,

A. Bearing in mind that the lack of the institutional framework and underdeveloped

labour unions in the EaP countries don’t let the labour markets to perform effi-

ciently,

B. Having examined the economical and political situation in EaP countries,

C. Fully alarmed of non-efficient labour laws and law enforcement mechanisms in

EaP countries,

D. Deeply concerned with demand of rural development,

E. Keeping in mind the need of developing and promoting entrepreneurship,

F. Noting with regret the discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, relig-

ion and other grounds exercised by employees in EaP countries,

G. Seeking the strengthening of social guarantees in EaP countries,

H. Guided by the need of combining theoretical and practical education, as well as

soft skills,

I. Observing the underestimation of the importance of vocational and non-formal

education,

J. Striving to create accessibility of education for all stakeholders,

K. Seeking public awareness on rights and obligations of employers and employees,

as well as mechanisms of their protection,

L. Expecting creation of stronger links between university, research centres and

labour market;

1. Calls for creating new jobs in rural areas,

2. Recommends development of entrepreneurship skills for farmers and household,

3. Strongly condemns creation of special agro-loans for farmers with lower rates,

4. Supports creation of stronger labour unions to efficiently represent the demands and recommendations of employees,

5. Recommends further facilitation of registration procedures, tax and customs regu-lations for Small & Medium Enterprises and individual entrepreneurs,

6. Encourages retraining and TOT of middle-age and elderly professionals in differ-ent areas,

7. Strongly recommends to create special scholarships for priorities fields of studies, according to the needs of labour market,

8. Calls upon accepting results of non-formal education as free credits in universi-ties,

9. Further recommends creating special funds for educational institutions that exer-cise inclusive education by involving minorities, disabled, migrants, refugees in academic process,

10. Draws attention to creation of special awareness programs for students on la-bour rights & obligations,

11. Urges to develop tax reduction mechanisms for employers that recruit employees from different minority groups,

12. Further requests to involve stakeholders of labour market in curriculum develop-ment processes at universities to meet the needs and requirements of labour market.