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Model European Union 2016
Promoting European citizenship and participation of young people in democratic life
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ABOUT
The concept of a Model European Union is inspired by Model United Nations conferences. These simulations of the decision-making procedures of the United Nations are as old as the United Nations itself. In such a simulation students from all over the world get together to represent one of the 193 member states of the United Nations. Participants then research their topics and formulate political positions based on the actual policies of the countries they represent.
Brussels Model European Union 2016 is an international debating competition that aims to sensitize Europe’s youth about the European project and to promote the participation of young people in European democratic life. The first edition in 2015 was attended by over 140 young people from Europe and abroad, mainly students. Brussels MEU increases dialogue and cultural exchange by organizing an annual international simulation of the European Union’s decision-making process.
Participants gather in a simulation of European politics and debate pressing topics of the EU agenda, taking on the role of Member of the European Parliament, Head of State, Minister in The Council, or journalist. As such, they incarnate the functions of real policy makers and encounter all the difficulties and necessary efforts to make democracy work. By doing so they explore and develop soft skills like negotiation, diplomatic language, public speaking and learn about Europe through intercultural dialogue.
PLANNING
11:00 - 16:00 Registration @ Scott’s Bar
13:30 - 15:30 Visits to EU institutions
17:00 - 19:00 Preparation seminar
20:00 - 24:00 Meet and greet at Scott’s Bar
TUESDAY 22/03
10:00 - 12:00 Opening ceremony at Committee of the Regions (open for everyone, free of charge)
14:00 - 18:00 Committee session at Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
20:00 - 24:00 Global Village
WEDNESDAY 23/03
10:00 - 17:00 Committee session at Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
17:00 - 17:30 Press conference at Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
21:00 - 04:00 Club Night at Club Clandestin
THURSDAY 24/03
10:00 - 17:00 Committee session at Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
17:00 - 17:30 Press conference at Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
20:00 - 02:00 Pub night
FRIDAY 25/03
10:00 - 18:00 Committee session at Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
21:00 - 05:00 Boat party at The Loftboat
SATURDAY 26/03
14:00 - 16:00 Closing ceremony at Royal Sky Room in the Royal Library of Belgium