This two-day event invites students to learn about the European Union, and to engage in critical thinking, problem solving and decision making through taking on the role of a government minister representing a Member State in the Council of the European Union. Representatives on the Council discuss, amend and adopt laws and coordinate policies, and have the authority to commit their governments to agreed actions. The theme for this event will be:

New Ideas for Climate Change – Is the EU on track for 2030?

This relaxed and engaging event is open to all high school students Years 9 to 13, with no previous experience or EU knowledge required (though some preparation before the event will be needed).

We are also pleased to announce that in collaboration with the EU Delegation to NZ , there will be additional segment offered early evening on Saturday. There will be a public event hosted at AUT which will consist of a documentary screening and a panel discussion with Chlöe Swarbrick and Gen Zero. Our Model EU participants have been invited to attend as a bonus activity for the weekend.

Further information on the Model EU event may be found at: https://jeanmonnet.nz/auckland-model-eu-2021/