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  • (C) This house supports the increasing decoupling of the EU from US foreign policy (e.g., the rearmament of Europe, lower dependence on US military supplies)

    Infoslide

    In 2025, US-EU relations have worsened due to trade conflicts, defense disagreements, and ideological tensions. President Trump imposed tariffs on EU goods, while US military aid suspensions to Ukraine fueled security concerns in Europe. In response, the EU is seeking greater independence in defense and foreign policy.

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Open Semifinals · 2025-04-19

  • This House Would convert

    Infoslide

    You are a successful orthodox Jewish professional in 15th century Spain who is given an ultimatum by the Inquisitors - renounce your faith and convert to Catholicism, or flee the country with only the goods you can fit on a wagon.

    Imperial Online Open 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-04-19

  • This House Believes That it is time for the Sixth Republic of France.

    Infoslide

    Throughout its history, France has had five republics with different constitutional arrangements (e.g. the powers of the executive and the legislature, the relationship between them, and how each is elected), generally drafted by an assembly and/or approved by referendum. The First Republic of France lasted from 1792 to 1804. The Second Republic lasted from 1848 to 1852. The Third Republic lasted from 1870 to 1940. The Fourth Republic lasted from 1946 to 1958. The Fifth Republic has lasted from 1958 to the present day.

    Champagne Intervarsity 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-18

  • This house would return home.

    Infoslide

    The year is 1985. You have been an American deep cover agent undercover in Moscow for 14 years. In this time, you have found a partner and had children that you love. You have received news - your mission has ended and you are to return to the United States without your family.

    Joynt Scroll 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-04-18

  • This House believes that it is in the interests of the Catholic Church to elect Cardinal Tagle over Cardinal Erdö as the next Pope.

    Infoslide

    Cardinal Tagle (Philippines) is a progressive cardinal, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ rights, and divorce. He would be the first modern Asian pope. Cardinal Erdō (Hungary) is a cardinal who supports traditional Church teachings (e.g. restrictions on divorced catholics receiving holy communion) and espouses politically conservative views.

    Joynt Scroll 2025 · Round 6 · 2025-04-18

  • This House Believes That Marine Le Pen should not be banned from running for elected office.

    Infoslide

    On 31st March 2025, Marine Le Pen, 8 MEPs, and 12 assistants were convicted of embezzlement for misappropriating €4 000 000 of European Parliament funds to fund National Front (their political party) staff. For Le Pen, the sentence was 4 years of prison (2 years suspended and 2 years with electronic monitoring), a €100 000 fine, and a 5-year ban on running for public office. The verdict is currently subject to appeal. For the purposes of this debate, assume that the appeal fails.

    Champagne Intervarsity 2025 · Novice Final · 2025-04-18

  • That, as the EU, we would invest in the construction of the Qatar-Turkey Natural Gas Pipeline

    Infoslide

    The Qatar-Turkey Pipeline is a proposed natural gas pipeline project that would transport gas from Qatar's North Field - one of the world's largest natural gas reserves - through Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria to Turkey, eventually connecting to European energy networks

    UNSW Pre-Easters 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-15

  • This house, as the small business owner, would accept the help of the Mafia

    Infoslide

    You are a small business owner in Italy whose sources of revenue have dried up due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Italian government has struggled to provide economic relief, and you are on the verge of closing your shop and going to work for minimum wage for your wealthy uncle, with whom you have a very contentious relationship. One day, the Italian Mafia shows up at your door, and offers you economic support. You've heard stories about the things that the Mafia does to gain its money, but this may be your last shot.

    Queen's High School Tournament 2025 · Junior Finals · 2025-04-13

  • This House Believes That it is in the interest of Georgian government to democratically backslide

    Infoslide

    Democratic backsliding is a process of regime change toward autocracy in which the votes of individuals have less power and political power becomes repressive. Examples include limiting free speech/press, corruption, nepotism or gaining control over state institutions.

    Nordic Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-04-07

  • This House Opposes the Globalization of the Major European Football Leagues

    Infoslide

    “Major European Football Leagues” include the English Premier League, the German Bundesliga, the Italian Seria A, the French Ligue 1 and the Spanish La Liga. For the purpose of this debate, globalization of football leagues refers to increasing the number of international players, creating ownership franchises and actively promoting the league in foreign countries.

    Nordic Schools Debating Championships 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-04-07

  • This house believes that the IPL should adopt The Premier League method of player recruitment

    Infoslide

    The IPL employs a player auction mechanism where franchises bid for players, with the highest bidder securing the player’s services. This process is conducted annually, with a ‘mega auction’ occurring every three to four years, compelling teams to rebuild their squads almost entirely. In these mega auctions, each franchise can retain a maximum of six players from their previous roster. Players may also be traded during a specific pre season and mid season window, an option that has been rarely used. In contrast, The Premier League recruits players primarily through transfers, where clubs negotiate fees to buy players from other teams worldwide, or through free agent signings when players’ contracts expire. Clubs also develop talent via youth academies, promoting young players to the first team or selling them for profit. Additionally, loan deals allow temporary moves for player development or short term needs.

    77th MUKMEM 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-04-05

  • This house believes that that European nations should aggressively insist on placing ground troops in Ukraine, regardless of whether or not the Trump Administration or Russia demands their withdrawal as part of any settlement of the Russo-Ukranian war.

    77th MUKMEM 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-04-05

  • This house believes that the Bundestag should call for the ban of the AfD

    Infoslide

    Germany’s constitution, which is designed to prevent a repeat of Nazi rule, allows for bans on political parties that attempt to use democratic means to subvert democracy. Any party that seeks to undermine the “free democratic basic order” can therefore be banned. Alternative for Germany or AfD is a far-right, right-wing populist, and national-conservative political party in Germany. The AfD is Eurosceptic and pro-Russian, and opposes immigration into Germany, especially Muslim immigration. The AfD first won seats in the Bundestag in 2017 and has grown increasingly radical in the years since. Elements of the party have been declared extremist by statelevel domestic intelligence agencies tasked with monitoring anticonstitutional groups. Calls for a ban intensified early last year following a report that AfD officials had taken part in a secret meeting of right-wing extremists who planned the mass deportation of migrants and “unassimilated citizens. Currently, lawmakers are considering a proposal to direct Germany’s top court to examine whether the AfD is an anti-constitutional party, a first step toward legally banning it under German law. AfD has grown in popularity, having doubled its vote share since the 2021 election, and just recently formed the main opposition party in the German Bundestag having won about 152 of the 630 seats, or 21 percent of the vote share.

    77th MUKMEM 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-04-05