Call For Journalists : Model European Union Strasbourg 2021’s Conference

Model European Union Strasbourg (MEUS) is an annual 7-day long youth conference that has taken place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg since 2007. Every year, approximately 200 young people have taken part in a simulation of the international decision-making process organized by the MEUS Organising Team consisting of more than 50 young students and professionals dedicating their time on a voluntary basis to create a unique, inclusive learning experience for youth.

This year’s edition of MEUS, however, will take place online during the autumn of 2021 (24-26 September, 2-3 October) and is completely free. Participants this year will be discussing two EU proposals relating to the European Green Deal and Digital Europe programs.

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However, no previous simulation experience or knowledge of the EU legislative procedure is required!

Specifically, they are looking for Journalists that will help them cover what happens in the European Parliament and Council hemicycles by reporting during the conference in the form of a news feed incorporated into the conference for all participants to read. 

Objectives of the MEUS 2021 Conference:

• Create an immersive educational experience of European Union politics.
• Build a network of enthusiastic citizens who believe in the idea of the European Union.
• Provide young people with valuable experience for their career and education development.
• Empower young people to become the next generation of European leaders.
• Give participants the opportunity to develop soft skills like public speaking, debating, negotiating, teamwork.

Topic Discussion:

• European Green Deal: Regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund
• Digital Europe: Regulation on preventing the dissemination of Terrorist Content Online

Responsibilities During The Conference:

• Conducting impromptu yet directed interviews to gain an insight into the inner workings of the European Parliament and the Council.
• Publishing real-time breaking news, covering what happened in the conference, and then, later on, published on an online designated platform for all participants to read. 
• Read through all of the materials that will be provided for you before the conference that contains information about: the Conference’s topic, the working procedure of the European Parliament, European Council, and your work’s guidance. 

If selected, you will be guided and supported from your application to the conference with preparatory meetings, materials, and of course, dedicated Role Coordinators who can answer all of your questions.