National Youth Parliament

Today I had the opportunity to better understand the job of a Maltese Parliamentarian as I participated in the second edition of the National Youth Parliament, orgnanised by the National Youth Council. The simulation of a parlaimentary chamber was organised as part of the events organised by the Council to mark the European Year of Active Citizenship.

All kicked off in July when the four fictitious parties which made up the chamber today met for the first time. All our preparations spanning for well over a month reached their climax today during a three-hour session at the Maltese parliamentary chamber. The session witnessed a sizeable attendance from youths in the strangers' gallery - a very positive sight as this shows that Malta's youth are truly interested in Malta's politics.

The motions the four fictitious parties presented today were all of a high standard. The party I participated in, which was known by the name of the Harmony Party ('il-Partit ta' l-Armonija') prepared a motion on the topic of housing and the property market. The other parties submitted motions on the topics of youth education and work, the role of women in society and the preservation of Malta's cultural heritage.

I will definitely treasure the experience gathered during this month as it helped me continue understand the beauty of active citizenship. I have had an opportunity to further my knowledge of the current situation by tackling the issue of housing and the property market and coming up with effective proposals for the situation. But, most of all I have managed to make lots of new friends and strengthen the relationship with others.

I really hope that after this event more opportunities will be grasped by youth organisations to network with each other on an array of issues affecting our society. This event has shown how all organisations and individials have ample room for greater co-operation in promoting a better society - thus a better quality of life for all.

Harmony Party's (Partit ta' l-Armonija) Motion on the Property Market

Harmony Party's (Partit ta' l-Armonija) Report Attached to the Motion