Apply for the Model European Union Strasbourg 2015

Model-European-Union-Strasbourg-2015-logoThe 9th edition of the Model European Union Strasbourg takes place in Strasbourg during the Spring of 2015.

The aim of this weeklong simulation is to educate young people, in a dynamic way, about the EU’s decision-making process and therefore the interaction between its legislative bodies: the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. The participants take on roles as MEPs and Ministers of the Council as they debate two legislative proposals drafted by the European Commission. To enhance the realism of the conference, they also take on roles as Lobbyists, Interpreters and Journalists.

Anyone holding a valid short-term or long-term residence permit in one of the following states is eligible to apply:

  • all 28 European Union member states,
  • EEA Countries (Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Switzerland),
  • Eastern Partnership Countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine),
  • Southern Mediterranean Countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tynisia),
  • Western Balkan Countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia),
  • Republic of Macedonia,
  • Republic of Turkey,
  • Russian Federation.

Applicants must be between 18 and 26 years of age throughout the duration of the conference.

All fields in the application form MUST BE filled in British English, the official language of MEU2015.

Roles

You may choose from the following roles. Please note that you may apply for maximum of two roles. You have to submit a motivation letter for both your 1st and 2nd choice

– Member of the European Parliament (MEP)

– Minister of the Council of the European Union

– Lobbyist

– Journalist

Photojournalist, Videojournalist

– Interpreter (only 1st choice)

Application deadline: 11th January 2015

Read more and apply here.

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