Toolset · Civil and democratic citizenship · Discussion

Mini parliament

Representation, time and a minority view. One European youth topic is drawn; for, against and minority each have the floor.

30 minutes · Youth and culture club

Materials

  • Role cards
  • A timer

Steps

  1. 1

    Draw one European youth topic.

  2. 2

    Three minutes for, three against, two for the minority view.

  3. 3

    Vote and write the reason in one sentence.

Inclusion

Anyone who does not speak may vote in writing. Language support is given.

At the end of the session

Collect the reason sentences. You do not have to name a winner; keep the minority sentence.

Home task

One sentence is said at home: a minority view was also heard today, and Article 2 TEU protects the rights of persons belonging to minorities.

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