The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the paradigm of work. While many people lose several hours in commuting between their home and office, always having to live in areas close to it, telecommuting has enabled people to explore the world while working on a laptop computer with internet access. As attractive as a life free of obligations and with more flexibility in finding a place to live can be, digital nomads bring enormous problems to the local host communities, such as increased pressure on natural resources and services, increased housing prices due to higher wages as a rule, and, as a result, a widening social gap. In order to make community life fairer, and to avoid abuses in taxation, this proposal was created: Article 1 Definition of Fiscal Residence 1 - Establish clear criteria for determining the tax residence of digital nomads, considering factors such as length of stay in the country, family ties and permanent residence. 2 - Consider as eligible for tax purposes all those who stay for a period equal to or longer than 32 consecutive days. Article 2 Taxation Rules for Digital Nomads 1 - All citizens in who are considered digital nomads and who fit the criteria of article 1 may choose for one of two regimes: a) payment of taxes in the country of residence like national citizens b) Paying user regime. In this regime the citizen is charged for the public service she uses. Article 3 Collaboration Between Countries 1 - Promote international cooperation for sharing information on taxation of digital nomads. Article 4 Awareness and Education 1 - Conducting awareness campaigns aimed at informing digital nomads about their tax obligations in their country of residence and helping them understand tax regulations and processes. Article 5 Enforcement and Penalties 1 - Strengthen enforcement of digital nomads' tax obligations through audits, states and cooperation with businesses. 2 - Establish penalties at the European level for those who do not comply with their tax obligations.

Flags of convenience facilitate illegal activities in the ocean, such as IUU fishing, human trafficking, pirating and low tax payments. The current registration processes and lack of history track on flags of convenience are not effective. Therefore, a directive should be drafted and implemented, obliging all European vessels to be registered in a centralized database, in order to keep a tracking history of all the flags registry. However, this database would not have the option of leaving any empty year field (similar to the rules applying to the planes' registration).

We have demographic issues within the Europe and we seek more labors - both white collars like doctors, IT engineer or teachers, but as well blue collars like plumber, construction workers or electricians. At the same time, people outside Europe what’s to make a change in their lives and start a new chapter in Europe due to socioeconomical issues. Let’s create a program where people can sign up to come to Europe, learn local language and needed profession in specific region. Let’s say a Palestinian woman from a camp in Lebanon seeks better future and she is ready to move to Sweden, learn Swedish language and get education to become a nurse. EU member state could have a controlled list of such candidates and allow such candidates come to the country under controlled circumstances to learn the language, learn the specific needed profession and fill the gap in the country. It can prevent waves of uncontrolled migration of people who seeks better future because now they could have a legal opportunity to do in in a human way. We already have so called “EU blue card” which could be extended!

Invest in sports, create ways to make sure people with disabilities don’t get excluded. Create scholarships for elite athletes that are enrolled in university, make sure people know that you can pursue a double career (sports and study) and give them the opportunity to do so (tutors and online registration helps). Make sure that sports is not seem as something that takes time away but something useful for people’s well-being 

If we talk about establishing safe migration routes, we mostly focus on economic migrations and possibilities to absorb migrants effectively into the labour market with measurements such as the European Blue Card. But we have to keep in mind that many people leave for individual or collective safety reasons. We could introduce a form of asylum procedure that examines the rights and needs of people in conflict regions before they start their escape. Because if their application for asylum is successful or they are allowed to be protected subsidiarily the European Union could organise systematic and safe transfer services for those in need. Conflictual situations at EU borders would be prevented without violating human rights either directly by installing camps or indirectly by outsourcing pullbacks in the Mediterranean to the Libyan coast guard.

Getting more knowledge about gender identity is more important than ever before, therefore it should be included in one way or another in the education system.

Spain is the first EU country allowing those with especially painful periods to take paid "menstrual leave" from work; we should extend this bill across all the European countries.

It is crucial to promote, invest and act on young international, ex-pats and people with a history of migration, living with a chronic condition in Europe. In order to do this, we should implement policies that support healthcare and social security, for young people with a migration history and international background, living with a chronic condition in Europe.

When discussing human rights, the focus often tends to revolve around enjoying a high quality of life, good health, and abundant resources. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that LGBTQ+ rights are frequently overlooked in these conversations. Regrettably, certain European countries still struggle with pervasive hostility and discrimination towards gay, lesbian, and other LGBTQ+ individuals. It is imperative that we put an end to this situation. LGBTQ+ rights were established to be universally applicable across all countries in the European Union, rather than just a select few. LGBTQ+ people yearn for and require a sense of safety when traveling to any country for leisure purposes. We seek support and recognition, and we long for a return to peaceful lives. Furthermore, the EU should also do more to visibly show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. It is important to make us feel seen and safe and not like we are being excluded. For example now it is June, Pride month, the European Parliament could do more events, discussions or debates about LGBTQ+ and spread awareness even outside our community.

EU’s Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 Needs Reform   The suggestion of the strategy that 50:50 quotas are necessary to combat gender inequality since leadership positions must represent the demographic of the population is one which I find grossly undermining of our roles as individuals in society. It makes me question the perception of the intentions of men by the European Parliament itself. How can I confidently navigate the world as a woman when the strategies used to fight gender inequality only address surface-level outputs of misogyny and further propagate inequality?  It is my firm belief that there is a need for changing the approach to fighting gender inequality. Rather than focusing on artificially creating diversity in management and leadership positions, it is necessary to divert our attention to developing a strategy where gender equality is pursued on an individual basis rather than a legislative one. Equality of opportunity should be valued higher than equality of results, and ultimately the delegation of leadership and management positions should be based on merit and never gender. 

The ‘SDGs’ allow projects to be launched in relation to the different themes they represent. They enable institutions and citizens to better understand who is being addressed and for what purpose, for example, a law is adopted.

Launch an education program for children about their rights. The program could be implemented in schools, as well as through online platforms and social media, in order to achieve a wider reach.

With the 2024 elections close to the European Parliament, the debate on the right to vote, democracy and politics becomes even more intense and much more intense among today’s youth, a significant part of the population who is aware of the problems they face and who is active in a society that often lacks common sense, cohabiteism, etc. We therefore believe that the right to vote should be reduced to 16 years, following the example of some of the countries that are already implementing it. The reasons why this change would be beneficial to European society would be because the elections would have a better view of the interests of the population, bearing in mind that the young population is the largest and the most affected by the political choices made without taking into account their interests or benefits. Finally, another of the main reasons why voting at 16 would be an improvement for Europe as a society and an important step forward for European democracy is because by participating in elections, while their preferences and ideas can be taken into account, political participation as an additional citizen would allow them to understand what belonging to Europe means, the importance of elections and the role of democracy in a state like Europe.

The world has experienced many wars, including the devastating first and second world wars in Europe. These wars were caused by a terrible disregard for human rights and a lack of respect for the Rule of Law and European democracies. Despite the laws and declarations of rights that have been put in place since then, we still see ongoing debates about issues that should be considered settled, such as equality, human rights, gender, racism, immigration, and more. To build a better Europe, we need a more open-minded culture that is willing to welcome people without prejudice. It is essential that we work towards a society where people of all backgrounds can live and thrive without fear of discrimination or hatred. This requires ongoing efforts to promote open-mindedness, respect for diversity, and a commitment to upholding human rights for all. By embracing an open-minded culture, we can create a better Europe that is more inclusive and welcoming to all, regardless of their background or identity. We have the opportunity to learn from our past mistakes and build a brighter future together.

The EU should work for a common framework for the recognition and actual promotion of digital rights as human rights; this should include equal Internet access in all European regions and for all European citizens in order to close the digital divide.

There are people who intentionally or unintentionally create hate speech. While there are many people who are against hate speech and those who seek justice, we still need a global online platform to help. In one part of this platform, citizens will report all form of hate speech in this entirety; information will then be verified by a member of the central team and action should be taken by formal investigation in local or EU court. It could function as a way of sending a warning to offenders.

Online registration and login processes should be facilitated by creating an EU Identity Server. This means that the public institutions of all member states will all have the option “login with EU”

At the moment, the EU depends on neighbouring regimes in Libya, Turkey, Morocco, and elsewhere to help in reducing flows of migrants towards Europe.

This is risky: It opens the EU up to blackmail by authoritarian regimes and may lead to abuses conducted against migrants. To avoid this, the EU should significantly strengthen its capacity to make common foreign policy. It should gain the ability to project its interests further, using soft power where necessary to reduce migration flows at the source.

New external crises require a deepening of common policymaking, and an emphasis on prevention in advance of the causes of migration, rather than an excessive security-focused response to migration once it has taken place. 

Governments and other public bodies are taking advantage of the mass surveillance possibilities that the internet provides. Sometimes, in the name of better public security, governments breach personal data and violate citizens' right to privacy. The time has come for this situation to change.

Governments shouldn't have access to our personal data under the pretext of protecting minors or fighting terrorism. After all, in most cases, the main victims of personal data breaches are common people, journalists, and activists, since “dangerous”

Content monitoring on social media has become an important element in guaranteeing citizens' safety online. During the COVID-19 pandemic, content monitoring technologies have been used to automatically identify posts discussing the virus or vaccines, encouraging readers to visit an official source to find out more about the topic.

Building on this experience, technology that automatically identifies the subjects of social media posts could be used to identify hate speech directed towards minorities.

Particular jobs and industries should be made more attractive to young people, so as to reduce youth unemployment.

• Building fitness studios in offices, providing company cars to employees and offering good opportunities for career progression will make jobs more attractive to a younger market.
• Gradually free up jobs for young people and upskill them to meet new technological demands.
• Increase employer flexibility, so the job market caters to everyone, including those who would like to work abroad, stay close to family, or work remotely

 

We need more education about human rights in medicine: there are too many health professionals who refuse to care about LGBT+ patients and violate the rights of women in the postnatal period with malpractices such as the 'husband stitch', a medically unnecessary extra stitch after birth. In addition, a significant number of health practitioners still refuse the right to abortion or contraceptives. 

There are still countries in the EU where the consumption of Cannabis is considered a crime and people who use it are being persecuted. Union-wide decriminalisation of growing Cannabis for personal use would bring enormous benefits to the public mental health. 

The European Council should be reformed in order to become a better European institution and contribute to a better-functioning European Union.

Ways to do so could include:

• The European Council should be merged with the Council of the European Union into one council that is equated with the Parliament when it comes to lawmaking competence. This includes the right of initiative to propose new legislation.
• It should consist of representatives from the national governments.
• It should operate with a qualified majority on all policy fields including the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), which means that 55 % of the member states need to vote in favor, these member states should then represent 55 % of the European population.
• The blocking minority (at least four member states representing more than 35 % of the EU population) should be abolished, while keeping the Ioannina Compromise.
• The European Council should select one chairperson for a 5-year-period, who will lead the meetings and take care of the symbolic, ceremonial and diplomatic tasks of a state leader.
• It should increase its transparency. Generally, all its meetings including those not concerned with legislation as well as those of its subordinate bodies (preparatory bodies and Coreper) must be public and live-streamed.

The European Commission should be reformed in order to become a political executive branch instead of an apolitical or technocratic institution. That way, it will become able to advocate for the common interests of the Union.

Ways to reform the Commission would include:

• The composition of the Commission should be decided by a coalition formed by a majority of MEPs in the European Parliament.
• The so-called "Spitzenkandidaten system" should be reformed. The President should be nominated and elected with a majority by the European Parliament and approved by the Council.
• Parliament may at any time cast a constructive vote of no-confidence against the President of the Commission, an individual Commissioner or the entire Commission.
• The number of commission portfolios should be reduced to a maximum of â…” of current member states, making sure that each region of the European Union is represented in the Commission. A rotation system may be put in place.
• Each Member State nominates two candidates, the President then selects out of this pool. Parliament eventually votes on these candidates individually.

The European Parliament should focus more on promoting diversity in our society. We need more education and awareness on how to accept people with different backgrounds and opinions from our own.

There is still a big gap between male activists and female activists in environmental issues, though our sometimes old fashioned mindsets prevent us from noticing said misbalance. It is important to enhance women's influence on the protection of the planet, as well as to create deeper understanding on how females approach the challenge of a sustainable future.

For Europe to successfully manage immigration, strict minimum conditions should be introduced determining the extent to which every migrant should be expected to integrate themselves. Migrants should be made aware of these conditions upon arrival. Conditions should include making an effort to increase their language abilities; to find work; to participate in volunteer activities; and so on. Those who are not willing to accept and act on a commitment to these conditions –and especially those found to have committed crimes– should not be permitted to remain in Europe in the long term.

Of course, this requires that migrants have the opportunities to integrate themselves and to act to reach these conditions. The EU and Member States should therefore invest massively in supporting newly-arrived migrants and candidates for long-term integrated residency.

Every student in Europe should know about their human rights and how to protect them. It is essential to organize campaigns in schools and universities, organize online webinars and prepare case studies for teachers and educators. Teachers should receive further training on this topic and policymakers must reinforce that by incorporating rights into education, everyone can benefit from an increased awareness of human rights.

Defenders of human rights need a higher level of support across the EU. We have to think globally and act locally and apply this method in member states.

There is a lack of female role models for young girls to look up to within school curriculum. These role models should be promoted from an early age so that girls can feel inspired about their potential. Girls should also learn about the potential gender-specific issues they may encounter as an adult woman.