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  • C: In European multi-party electoral systems, this house supports the use of apparentement

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    C: Apparentement refers to a situation in which parties formally agree to link their lists where two or more parties declare that they are contesting the election as an alliance. This agreement is entered into by parties consensually prior to the election. This is used in the electoral systems of France, Italy, Uruguay, and Israel.

    Sunway Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-04-05

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

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    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 it is in the interest of European nationalist movements to incorporate Pan-European sentiment in their messaging.

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    Pan-European identity is a cultural, political, and philosophical concept emphasizing a shared sense of belonging among the different nations of Europe. It transcends national and regional identities, promoting solidarity based on common historical and cultural heritage, spanning different philosophical foundations, including: Greco-Romanism, Christianity, and the Enlightenment.

    Vistaar: NIT Durgapur PD 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-03-29

  • This house supports the project Rearm Europe.

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    The European Commission's ReArm Europe initiative, unveiled on March 4, 2025, aims to bolster the EU's defense capabilities by mobilizing up to €800 billion over the next decade. This strategic plan seeks to reduce reliance on external allies, enhance military infrastructure, and ensure sustained support for Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The plan includes suspending EU budget rules to allow member states to increase defense spending, obtaining defense loans from the European Investment Bank, repurposing cohesion funds (used for reducing economic inequality and social disparities between member states) to defense spending. While the European Parliament has shown support for the initiative, certain aspects have been expedited through the EU emergency close, therefore bypassing the EU Parliament's direct approval.

    Eindhoven Open 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-03-29

  • This House believes that the Premier League should prioritize sporting interests over commercial interests.

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    The Premier League, the topmost tier of English football league, is globally renowned. It has historically been known to be highly competitive. The league has also been highly profitable. The league authority is expanding their commercial goals by maximizing TV revenue through strategic scheduling, attracting international fans (sometimes influencing match locations), and leveraging a large advertising market, leading to significant match commercialization.

    Vistaar: NIT Durgapur PD 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-03-29

  • This house believes that the collaboration of moderate-right parties in the EPP is in the long-term interest of local moderate/centrist parties

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    The European Parliament (EP) is the legislative branch of the European Union (EU) and is made up of several political groups. Among these groups, the European People's Party (EPP) is the largest group in the European Parliament, with each member nation of the EU having at least one national party in the EPP (e.g., Germany's Christian Democratic Union, France's Les Republicains). The EPP is typically moderate, but is now evidently shifting right due to an increase of far-right and populist parties and sentiment in the EU. Moderate parties and countries in the EPP who previously denounced far-right parties are now working in collaboration with far-right parties to ensure the protection of their power and interests.

    Cebu Pro-Am British Parliamentary · Quarterfinals · 2025-03-29

  • In light of recent geopolitical developments, This house, as the Ukrainian Government, would commit to total war over strategic restraint in response to its conflict with Russia.

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    Total War is a military strategy where a nation mobilizes all available resources — economic, industrial, technological, and human — to achieve unconditional victory. It blurs the line between civilian and military targets, treating all aspects of society as part of the war effort. This often involves infrastructure destruction, economic disruption, and propaganda to sustain morale.

    Vistaar: NIT Durgapur PD 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-03-29

  • This house Hopes that the next Pope will come from the Global South

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    The Catholic Church is at a crossroads, with its fastest-growing congregations in the Global South, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, while its influence in Europe has been rapidly declining. The papacy has historically remained dominated by Europe, with the exception of Pope Francis (Argentinian, progressive). Currently, popular contenders for the papacy include Cardinal Luis Tagle (Filipino, progressive, & close ally of Pope Francis), Cardinal Peter Turkson (Ghanaian, moderate, & advocate for social justice), Cardinal Pietro Parolin (Vatican City’s secretary of state, moderate, & thought to bridge the gap between progressivists and conservatives), and Cardinal Wim Eijk (Dutch, conservative, & vocal critic of Pope Francis).

    BDU Rookies BP · Open Semifinals · 2025-03-22

  • This house Hopes that Plaid Cymru is the largest political party after the 2026 Senedd elections

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    Plaid Cymru (Party of Wales) [plide-KUM-ree] is a left wing political party in Wales. Its core aims include, but are not limited to, Welsh independence within Europe, promotion of Welsh civic nationalism and bilingualism, social justice, and pro-environmental policies. Other parties in Wales include the Labour Party, the Conservative Party, the Liberal Democrats, and at the 2026 Senedd [SEN-eth] elections Reform UK will be contesting seats. The current government is a minority Labour administration who hold 30 out of 60 seats. For the 2026 Senedd elections, the Senedd will increase from 60 to 96 seats, reduce the number of constituency seats (16 seats), and increase the number of party-list seats.

    Cardiff Open 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-03-22

  • This house supports the German Higher Regional Court ruling in favor of Lliuya

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    Saul Luciano Lliuya, a Peruvian farmer, has filed a landmark climate lawsuit against RWE, a German multinational energy company. The first of its kind to make it to trial, Lliuya's lawsuit against RWE argues that the company's historical greenhouse gas emissions have fueled global warming, in turn threatening Lliuya's hometown of Huaraz, Peru with catastrophic flooding. RWE does not operate in Peru. Lliuya is seeking 17,000 euros from RWE, representing the company's calculated .47% contribution to global industrial greenhouse gas emissions since the Industrial Revolution. The Higher Regional Court in Hamm, Germany is currently hearing the case, which could affect current legal precedent stating that greenhouse gas emissions are too diffuse to hold companies accountable for them.

    Drexel Debate Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-03-22

  • This house, as Luis Figo, W join Real Madrid

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    In 2000, Luis Figo, Barcelona's star player and a beloved figure at the club, is at the center of a potential transfer to their fierce rivals, Real Madrid. Real Madrid, under presidential candidate Florentino Pérez, have offered to trigger Figo's €62 million buyout clause, promising him a significant financial package. If the move happens, it would not only break transfer fee records but also escalate the rivalry between the two clubs and their deeply passionate fanbases.

    Ashoka University Parliamentary Debate 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-03-21