Model European Union is an inclusive learning experience for youth that simulates EU decision-making and fosters personal and professional growth. The 2023 edition (MEUS 2023) takes place from 25 November to 01 December 2023 in Strasbourg, France.

The main purpose of the conference is to allow its participants to become acquainted with decision-making and law-making in the European Union, in particular with the ordinary legislative procedure, which involves both the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on an equal basis. During the conference, participants play the roles of the Ministers of the EU Member States, Members of the European Parliament, interest representatives, journalists, and interpreters.

 

Topics

During MEUS 2023, participants will be discussing the following topics: the Regulation for the Net-Zero Industry Act and the Directive for SLAPP Suits.

These two real-life legislative proposals tie into two prominent topics at the forefront of the European agenda.

Participants need to familiarise themselves with the topics and preparatory material ahead of the conference week.

 

Who can apply:

– Young people from 18 to 30 years old as of November 25th, 2023, from all over the world.

– Participants need to have at least an intermediate (B1) level of English. 

– Participants need to be present for the full duration of MEU Strasbourg.

 

Roles:

– Member of the European Parliament (MEP),

– Minister of the Council of the European Union,

– Journalist,

– Interest representative,

– Interpreter (have at least some training in simultaneous interpreting, have English as your B language (interpreting from your A language) or have English as your A language and have a very strong retour to interpret into another language).

 

Participants may choose up to two different roles from the five proposed and submit a motivation letter for both their 1st and 2nd choice.

 

Fees

There is a participation fee of 215€ (200€ without accommodation).

The participation fee may be waived or reimbursed depending on special conditions.

 

Deadline: 22 September 2023, 23:59.59 CEST (for interpreters).

 

Find out more: http://www.meu-strasbourg.org