About The Event
Brussels Model European Union (BMEU) is a non-profit organisation, registered in Belgium, aiming to sensitize Europe’s youth about the European project. Through its activities Brussels Model European Union increases dialogue and cultural exchange between European youth and policy makers.
When
Monday 19th of April, until Friday 23rd of April
Supporters
Here are some kind words of our kind supporters
Jaume Duch Guillot
European Parliament's Spokesman
Brussels Model European Union’s goal is to contribute to a more democratic and informed community.
González Pons
MEP - Vice Chair of the EPP Group
By creating each year a suitable framework for debating pressing issues in the EU agenda,
the organizers of BMEU Conference allow students and young professionals from all across Europe to develop and strengthen their diplomatic skills, as well as to get an insight of
the day-to-day work of the European institutions.
Jamie Shea
NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General
This conference is of great value to students to learn at first-hand about current international politics and the practice of diplomacy and political leadership.
Jean Claude Juncker,
Former President of the European Commission
I welcome your engagement and interest in the European Union and I wish all participants constructive debates as well all the best for the conference.
Board Members
Meet our Board Members for Brussels MEU 2021
Event Schedule (Brussels MEU 2020)
If you are curious to know what kind of activities will there be in a MEU, here is our event schedule from last year.
Monday 30th of March: KUL campus Brussels.
Registration
Ice-breakers
RoP workshops, mock debates, introduction of the conference, etc.
Opening Ceremony
Eurofeast
Drinks at Scott’s
Tuesday 31st of March: Committtee of the Regions.
Arrival of Participants
Panel Discussion 1
Coffee break
Panel discussion 2
Lunch
Sessions
Coffee Break
Sessions
Karaoke Night!
Wednesday 1st of April: Committtee of the Regions
Arrival of Participants
Sessions
Coffee break
Debates
Lunch
Sessions
Coffee Break
Sessions
#EUDialogues
Discussion with the Permanent Representation of the Commission in Belgium.
Social event
Thursday 2nd of April : Residence Palace
Arrival of Participants
Sessions
Coffee break
Sessions
Lunch
Visit to the European institutions
Social event
Friday 3rd of April: Residence Palace
Arrival of Participants
Sessions
Coffee break
Debates
Lunch
Sessions
Conclusion
Closing ceremony
Social event
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
European Committee of the Regions, Brussels
The European Committee of the Regions is the European Union's assembly of local and regional representatives that provides sub-national authorities with a direct voice within the EU's institutional framework.
Gallery
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The Simulation
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European Parliament
The European Parliament is the biggest democratically elected assembly in the world and is also the biggest committee in a Model European Union. As a member of the European Parliament (MEP), a participant has to represent the interests of their assigned parliamentary group. MEPs discuss, amend, and vote upon legislative proposals introduced by the Commission with the Council of the EU being a co-legislator. -
Council of the European Union
In the Council of the European Union representatives of the 28 national governments meet to discuss and decide upon policy and legislative issues. In the simulation’s ordinary legislative procedure, the Council discusses, amends, and votes upon legislative proposals introduced by the Commission with the EP being a co-legislator. When discussing a legislative proposal, the Council therefore has to take the position of the EP into consideration and vice versa. Ministers should stay in contact with MEPs in order to reach a compromise on legislation. -
European Council
As Heads of States or Governments in the European Council, participants will define general policies and set the priorities of the EU. In doing so, they will address the most challenging and pressing issues Europe is facing. While the Council does not have legislative authority, its opinions and conclusions provide a highly valuable insight to the general functioning of the EU. -
Journalist
Part of the political life is the press’s statements and reports. With this in mind, Brussels Model European Union gives an opportunity to aspiring journalists or reporters to apply and improve their writing skills while learning about European institutions. The simulation has a daily newspaper which has a hard copy and a digital copy.
Partners
Events Organised by Our Partners
POLITICO’s EU Studies & Career Fair
POLITICO’s 22nd EU Studies & Career Fair is the annual meeting place for universities and organisations to engage with international students and young professionals looking for a future in EU affairs, international relations, political sciences, business, economics, public policy, public affairs and law. The Fair will take place virtually on 4-5 February 2021 and will feature an open-door digital experience. The agenda offers a variety of interactive sessions including webinars, workshops, one-to-one virtual meetings and a program of online activities dedicated to empowering tomorrow’s European leaders.
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