BGA/3/18
Sponsored by Chloe Edwards, Evie Stewart, Carinna Palafox, Carmen Catignani of Father Ryan High School
The delegates above represented the Delegation of Greece.
This legislation was filed in the Economic and Financial category
Presented as part of the MUN B 2023 conference
| 1 | To the General Assembly: |
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| 3 | Concerned that the Greek government was unable to quickly respond to the fires of July 2023 |
| 4 | without aid from the European Union. |
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| 6 | Aware that due to Greece’s location, the country faces many detrimental natural disasters that |
| 7 | impact the economy and citizens. |
| 8 | |
| 9 | Highlighting that due to the over-regulation of Greece’s economy, the country has faced |
| 10 | unemployment among young people. |
| 11 | |
| 12 | Reiterating that the Greek economy continues to face significant problems, including high |
| 13 | unemployment levels and an inefficient public sector bureaucracy, |
| 14 | |
| 15 | Bearing in mind that Greece is continuously recovering from a sovereign debt crisis in the |
| 16 | aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007-2008. |
| 17 | |
| 18 | Cognizant that the financial crisis led to a loss of confidence in the Greek economy which prohibits |
| 19 | citizens from spending and giving into the economy as a whole. |
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| 21 | Taking note that the country significantly relies on vulnerable factors such as tourism for its |
| 22 | economic growth. |
| 23 | |
| 24 | Alarmed that Greece holds the 18th position on the list of Europe's poorest countries. |
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| 26 | Keeping in mind that since individual taxes are one of the largest sources of tax revenue, an |
| 27 | increase in employment would lead to a greater total tax revenue made. |
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| 29 | Deeply conscious that due to its geotectonic location in the Eastern Mediterranean region and the |
| 30 | exposure to high seismic risk, Greece often suffers devastating earthquakes with extensive |
| 31 | environmental impact, building damage, and heavy loss of life and property. |
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| 33 | We, the Delegation of Greece do hereby: |
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| 35 | Emphasize that expanding the pool of available jobs allows economies to recover and gain security |
| 36 | |
| 37 | Conclude that increasing Greece’s budget towards fighting natural disasters will increase the need |
| 38 | and demand for jobs; |
| 39 | |
| 40 | Furthermore, imply that the ability to respond properly to natural disasters will decrease Greece’s |
| 41 | dependency on other nations as well as on the European Union; |
| 42 | |
| 43 | Suggest that as more jobs are taken and employment rates increase, total tax revenue will also |
| 44 | increase due to a large portion of that being income tax; |
| 45 | |
| 46 | Trust that the United Nations can aid Greece in balancing its budget and determining the amount |
| 47 | of the budget that should be put towards natural disaster responding units; |
| 48 | |
| 49 | Require that the United Nations work with Greek government officials to ensure that no corruption |
| 50 | takes place when balancing the budget; |
| 51 | |
| 52 | Proclaim that this resolution will positively impact Greece’s economy by implementing more jobs |
| 53 | and allowing the country to recover financially with the aid of the United Nations; |
| 54 | |
| 55 | Declare that this resolution will aid the fight against obstructive natural disasters as well as create |
| 56 | trust between Greek citizens and the government; |
| 57 | |
| 58 | Ask for aid from the Economic and Social Council organ of the United Nations to oversee the |
| 59 | operation immediately and permit its specialized agencies in the economic, social and |
| 60 | environmental fields, supervising subsidiary and expert bodies to advise Greek officials. |
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