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Over 140 students from 14 schools across the UK will be heading to Liverpool next week (July 5-8th, 2012) for the first of two National Sessions of the European Youth Parliament United Kingdom (EYPUK) to be held at Liverpool Hope University this year.

The schools will debate a range of topical issues of the day such as the current Eurozone crisis and the EU’s role in supporting a lasting legacy for London beyond the 2012 Olympics.

The culmination of the two days of debate will see one of the 14 schools selected to represent the UK at the 71st International Session of the European Youth Parliament (EYP) in Amsterdam in November.

Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change and Liverpool Wavertree MP Luciana Berger will be joined by other local civic dignatories to formally welcome delegates to the city at the opening ceremony on Friday 5th July.

Over 140 young people aged 16 and 17 year olds are coming together from across the U.K. to discuss and reach a consensus on issues affecting them and the European Community as a whole.

The session involves a wide-range of activities, from committee work and the General Assembly to team-building and even a fancy dress party all aimed at helping delegates build confidence and new skills in debating.

Mike Leyland, Chair of the EYPUK Board, said: “We are delighted to be holding this year’s National Sessions in Liverpool where our own head office is based and are looking forward to some very lively debates.

“Given that the Eurozone crisis is causing people to question every aspect of the European project it will be very interesting to hear what young people think the Europe of the future will look like.”