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While the Euro absorbs much attention, immigration and asylum policy are still unanswered problems in Europe: Italy, Greece and Malta want other countries to share the burden of refugees arriving across the Mediterranean, politicians from France and Germany rigorously reject this. The German minister of the interior categorically denied any common European effort.
Young people in Europe now speak out against this: 78% of young Europeans call out online for all countries to take their share of asylum seekers. Moreover, the latest European Youth Poll also revealed a demand for a general European immigration policy: 71% want common rules – and not a lottery of different rules from country to country.
Even in times of high youth unemployment, the respondents also spoke out in clear majorities for general openness towards foreign workers (76%). Opinions were split, however, on who should come: Asked whether it should be Europe’s economic interests to determine who could come to work in Europe, almost 50% said yes, while 46% disagreed.
2352 young people from 43 European countries between 16 and 27 had their say in the survey conducted via Facebook by the European Youth Parliament from 13 – 26 September 2011, in cooperation with Stiftung Mercator.
For complete results and additional information, please visit www.eyp.org/youthpolls.
Interesting side fact: Despite conflicts running high in their country about European interference 71% of young participants from Greece call generally for more European integration, more than the European average.
Young Europeans want Europe to work together on Immigration and Asylum policy.
Chairs Training, October 2011
/in National UpdatesFurniture? ‘Chair’ is short for chairperson, and in EYP these people play a crucial role. They are responsblible for a committee at sessions and their position implies leading the committee through the various parts of an EYP session, moderate the discussions and help bringing out the best of every individual delegate. Read more
Mid-autumn plans
/in National UpdatesEYP Austria has planned some events for the upcoming weeks.
1. Chairs Training + Jour Fixe
After a chairs training, we will have a two-hour Jour Fixe with socialising in the city afterwards. Read more
Graz, Villach, Vienna – EYP is coming to your city!
/in National UpdatesEYP Austria is currently planning another series of small EYP events for the end of this year and the beginning of 2012. We will visit Graz, Villach and Vienna to bring together students from different schools to discuss interesting and current topics. Read more
European Youth on Immigration and Asylum
/in National Updates↓ Download: Press Release (EN) | Pressebericht (DE)
While the Euro absorbs much attention, immigration and asylum policy are still unanswered problems in Europe: Italy, Greece and Malta want other countries to share the burden of refugees arriving across the Mediterranean, politicians from France and Germany rigorously reject this. The German minister of the interior categorically denied any common European effort.
Young people in Europe now speak out against this: 78% of young Europeans call out online for all countries to take their share of asylum seekers. Moreover, the latest European Youth Poll also revealed a demand for a general European immigration policy: 71% want common rules – and not a lottery of different rules from country to country.
Even in times of high youth unemployment, the respondents also spoke out in clear majorities for general openness towards foreign workers (76%). Opinions were split, however, on who should come: Asked whether it should be Europe’s economic interests to determine who could come to work in Europe, almost 50% said yes, while 46% disagreed.
2352 young people from 43 European countries between 16 and 27 had their say in the survey conducted via Facebook by the European Youth Parliament from 13 – 26 September 2011, in cooperation with Stiftung Mercator.
For complete results and additional information, please visit www.eyp.org/youthpolls.
Interesting side fact: Despite conflicts running high in their country about European interference 71% of young participants from Greece call generally for more European integration, more than the European average.
Young Europeans want Europe to work together on Immigration and Asylum policy.
Report: Generalversammlung 2011
/in National UpdatesThe Generalversammlung 2011 (annual general assembly 2011) was a full success and enjoyed vast and unseen attendance. The board elections were more exciting than ever before and following board positions were elected: Read more
German Summer Fora 2011
/in National UpdatesDuring the summer, EYP Germany hosted three interesting Fora with different topics. Many international attendants were part of three unique and exciting EYP-experiences and worked hard to produced some really interesting resolutions and much more! Read more
European Youth Poll: Immigration and Asylum Policy in Europe
/in National UpdatesIn response to recent discussions on immigration and asylum policy brought up by the revolutions in the Arab world the EYP launched it’s second European Youth Poll. Here’s the link:
→ Poll on immigration and asylum policy in Europe
You haven’t heard about the European Youth Polls and don’t know what they are? Read more