Duration:

3 days

Start:

21/09/2022

End:

23/09/2022

Model EU Brussels – September 2022

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Topic of the debate “EU – Turkey relations

The EWEI Model EU Brussels is an intensive course conducted by the Eastwest European Institute in partnership with Associazione Diplomatici and eastwest ONLUS.

The main goal of the course is to make participants learn more about the functioning of the main European institutions’ thanks to direct experience of the ordinary EU legislative procedure with the learning-by-doing method.

To participate you do not need to be familiar with the process you will learn it through the online intensive course.

The course consists of:

  • Online intensive course: 25-29 July / 05 – 16 September 2022
  • EU Institutions visits in Brussels: 20 September 2022 (optional)
  • Simulation in Brussels:  21 – 23 September 2022 organized by eastwest ONLUS

 

COURSE

In the months preceding the simulation, the students will take part in around 10 online intensive course of an hour and a half each. The courses will be held in the period, July 25-29 and September 5 – 16. The exact calendar of the courses will be available in late June.

In this way, students will have the opportunity to have a complete understanding of the policies adopted by the Member States and political parties and thus be ready to put into practice the knowledge acquired.

Moreover, the knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions, techniques of public speaking, and negotiation processes will be deepened during the courses.

Remote activities are guaranteed by the use of Zoom®, a powerful tool that lets you experience a fun and highly interactive virtual experience.

EU INSTITUTIONS VISIT (optional)

On September 20, 2022, students will be able to visit some EU Institutions in Brussels. More information is coming soon.

SIMULATION

On the 21, 22, and 23 of September, simulations of the three major European institutions will be held in Brussels by eastwest ONLUS, the non-profit company of the institute, with the aim of providing students with complete knowledge of the decision-making process of the European Union. The simulation does NOT require any cost or fee.

Each participant will be called to represent a member of Parliament or to take on the role of Minister of the Council of the EU to confront other European and international students on issues related to EU – Turkey relations and draft legislative proposals on relevant topics.

 

PROGRAM OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION

MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

As a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), you will have to collaborate with your own party and at the same time support your own national interests. However, it is up to you to decide how big your support is and how it will affect your relationship with the rest of your political group. You will need to work as a team if you want that your proposals will be effective in Parliament.

During the plenary, you will have to show all your public speaking skills and try to impress your colleagues from other parties. In this way, they will see you as a point of reference for a future coalition.

Remember to make contacts in the Council as well; the ideas will not pass unless both the European Parliament and the Council agree.

Since the EWEI staff will assign the roles, it may happen that you will represent a party whose ideas you entirely disagree with. However, try to use this occasion to understand a different point of view from your own and it may be even more interesting to put in the shoes of someone so different from you for three days.

Both if you will represent the biggest or the smallest party in the Parliament you will have some pros and cons. It’s true that if you are inside the EPP your political group will have a major relevance during the discussions. However, you will have to collaborate and convince more people from your own party and it may be hard to find a common strategy. The opposite happens if you are inside the GUE/NGL, you won’t be able to let all your proposals pass so you will have to choose carefully the strategy you want to pursue if you want to make a mark during the debates.

 

MINISTER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

As a Minister of a country, your first goal is to obtain the best outcome possible for your own people. Remember that your voters at home will remember what you will do in Brussels and will account you and your party fully responsible for what will emerge from the final legislative proposal. To be successful in this endeavor, you will need to collaborate not only with your colleagues’ Ministers but also with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

Due to the smaller size of the Council in contrast to the Parliament, you should expect a more engaged discussion than you would in Parliament. This implies that you may face more pressure to create coalitions and it is probable that there will be more than one alliance. You have to be smart and understand to which side you should give your endorsement so that you can come back to your home country with a victory.

Due to the double quorum inside the voting procedure of the Council (you may find more details here), you cannot rely only on numbers. You will have to convince 55% of member states, representing at least 65% of the EU population, so it is important to elaborate a winning strategy inside your coalition and know who asks for its vote.

If you are interested in European politics and you have a passion for photography, this is the perfect role for you!

Take advantage of this opportunity and take pictures of the main European institutions, expand your knowledge of the EU and Turkey and live an encompassing experience in Brussels with more than 200 international students for free.

You’ll choose the most significant images, edit them, and add your pictures to the Model EU Brussels Flickr album, which will be available online after the event. In this way, you and your pictures will gain prestige throughout our socials and among our followers!

If you think that you can be the official Photographer for the Model EU Brussels 2022, and you possess a professional camera, apply through this form or send an email to [email protected] with your name, and surname, where you live and study, and a link to your best pictures.

REQUIREMENTS

English level B2 is required to participate in the discussion. Certificates by the home university are accepted.

The Model EU is open to university-level students as well as young professionals in any field of study.

 

PARTICIPATION FEE

1. HOTEL NOT INCLUDED

The participation fee is € 295 + 22% VAT, including:

  • Online intensive courses on EU history, EU institutions, and EU-Turkey relations
  • A set of encompassing materials to allow you to master background knowledge efficiently
  • Live Q&As session
  • A certificate of participation

2. HOTEL INCLUDED

The participation fee is €690 (€ 295 + 22% VAT + €330), including:

  • Online intensive courses on EU history, EU institutions, and EU-Turkey relations
  • A set of encompassing materials to allow you to master background knowledge efficiently
  • Live Q&As session
  • A certificate of participation
  • Three nights in a double room: Check-in on September, 20 – Check-out on September, 23

The simulation and the EU institutions’ visits are free of charge. We remind you that the EU does not require any fee for the activities made inside the European institutions.

In order to access pedagogical materials, participants should make an annual subscription to the eastwest online geopolitical magazine for a reduced fee of €5/year.

SPECIAL FEE

Roma Tre University 

For the students currently enrolled in the degree programs of Roma Tre University EWEI reserves a 20% discount on the total fee.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to apply, the students should kindly fill in the registration form.

Otherwise, the student can request an interview in order to get more information –> click here

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Participating in Model EU Brussels has been a life-changing experience for me. As a law student I have always been really interested in European Institutions and European politics. This model was the best possible way to gather first-hand knowledge on the institutions and politics within the European Union. Not only did I learn more about EU, but, most importantly, I learned that while participating. Model EU was the perfect combination of lectures and real-life practicing. Attending some very detailed and useful lectures was followed by participating in a decision-making body. That unique experience has been a landmark in my life. Reflecting back on it I feel really happy I was part of something so interesting, so knowledge and experience enriching, while I got the chance to meet so many nice and interesting people whom I now count as friends. I would wholeheartedly recommend joining Model EU to anyone interested in European Law and politics.


Being part of this thrilling experience gave me a great deal of fun and personal growth. Having a background as a law student, this Model was for me a chance to deepen my knowledge of EU institutions and, most importantly, a glimpse of what negotiations and political debates are about. At first, I was scared to not fit the situation as my colleagues were much more prepared to face this kind of experience than I was. Thanks to them and my colleague George, I built ever-increasing confidence that made me eventually succeed to represent the Republic of Bulgaria within the Council of the EU. Regardless of what background you have or what role you will play, there is always a margin of personal development, especially if you work closely with your team. A great experience I would definitely recommend!


During MEU Brussels, I had a great time with many different students from across Europe and beyond. This conference with its unique focus on EU policy making really taught me about the challenges that we are facing - internally and externally. Reading about how the EU functions and putting theoretic knowledge to practice during this conference taught me a lot. There are only few opportunities like MEU Brussels where we are gathering to develop public speaking skills, a deep understanding of European politics and the craft of negotiating in one setting, under one theme. Apart from learning and deepening my skills in the aforementioned field, I made many new connections. This conference has left a lasting impression on me and it will help me to foster my future career options.


Participating in the Model EU - Bruxelles organized by EWEI and Associazione Diplomatici has been an unforgettable experience. A simulation of the parliamentary work of the European Union may sound like something for insiders, but it has really been an opportunity to challenge ourselves, to discover our attitudes and abilities surrounded by talented and knowledgeable people, and to see what making decisions and facing conflicting opinions really mean. The possibility to engage in this fields while being in one one the great European capitals and following the steps and advice of real experts has been priceless and really formative. And doing it with almost 200 people from all over Europe of such high stature has made this a truly inspiring and stimulating experience, urging me to give my best and live up to the level I’ve seen before me. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone looking to work in politics and diplomacy, but also to all those who believe in the European project and want to see the EU thrive.


Model EU Brussels gave me more than I had anticipated. Thanks to the comprehensive preparatory course, I learnt much about China-EU relations. When I was signing up, I expected to meet like-minded or inspiring people from around Europe and learn about the procedures of the trilogue. But already on the first day, I realised that I was participating in something that not only was very educational but at the same time simply fun. It was an opportunity for me to train speaking to a large audience and learn how to act on behalf of people/politicians with who I might disagree. It was a unique experience, and I recommend it to all young people who strive towards a career in politics, activism, public relations, geopolitics, etc.


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