School pupils attending Mock Council of the European Union

This year, due to Covid-19 regulations, our annual Mock Council of the European Union event has been delayed until October 2021.

Ahead of this, we are hosting an online workshop on Tuesday, 27 April in partnership with the Politics and International Relations department at Queen’s University, Belfast.  This one-hour session will give post-primary students the opportunity to learn more about the European Union, its history, and the work of some of its key institutions.

When: Tuesday 27 April, 12:30-13:30 BST
Where: Microsoft Teams
Register: Email IEPNI@britishcouncil.org to register

This webinar is open to all post-primary year groups.

About the Mock Council of the European Union 

The Mock Council of the European Union is an annual event organised by the British Council.  Our 2021 debate will focus on climate change and the United Nation's climate conference, COP26. 

About the Mock Council of the European Union

The annual event brings together over 130 students and teachers from 29 schools. Each of the participating schools represents an EU country with teams of students taking on the roles of government ministers. 

As in the real Council of the European Union, students have the opportunity to debate and vote on topical issues affecting the EU.

By participating in the day, the students find out more about the main decision-making body of the European Union.  They also have the unique opportunity of practising their debating and diplomacy skills and find out first-hand more about local governance.

Aim of the event

The event is aimed at 16-18 year olds and would be of interest to students with an interest in European affairs or politics. By participating in the initiative, the students will find out more about the workings of the main decision-making body of the European Union. 

Contact

 For more information on the programme, please contact: iepni@britishcouncil.org

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