MEU Strasbourg 2025 Application Form

Model European Union Strasbourg 2025 - Application Form

Welcome to the application form for Model European Union Strasbourg 2025! Below you will find more information about the form and MEUS.
Preparing your application

We highly recommend browsing the MEUS 2025 website prior to completing this application. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the sections relating to your preferred roles before applying. Please be aware you cannot save the progress as you fill out the form. The form should take about 20 to 25 minutes to complete.

Please be as creative as possible in your answers. Plagiarism will not be accepted and will result in your application being rejected.

If you have any questions about the MEUS 2025 application process that are not answered in the FAQ section of our website, please contact us directly at info@meu-strasbourg.org and we will answer your questions as soon as we can.

Model European Union Strasbourg 2025 will take place from 6th of April to 10th of April 2025 and will be held in Strasbourg, France.

Applications are open from 25th of October until 20th of November 2024

You can only apply once. If you have participated in Model European Union Strasbourg before you are not eligible to attend. if you have participated in any other MEU you are free to apply!

You can apply if:
- you are aged between 18 and 30
- your level of English is good enough so that you can hold debates on political topics (equivalent to min. B1)
- you are able to be physically present for the full duration of MEU Strasbourg

MEUS 2025 Roles

There are 6 different roles represented at MEUS 2025:

Member of the European Parliament;
Minister;
Interest Representative;
Interpreter;
Journalist;
National banking representatives of Euro Area countries

You will have the opportunity to list two preferred roles in your application for MEUS 2025. You will be asked first to provide your first-choice role for MEUS 2025 and answer its corresponding questions before stating your second choice role (if you have one) later on in the form. You are not obliged to choose a preferred second role. For more information regarding these roles, please visit the Roles section of our website.

Please Note: An application as an Interpreter is part of a separate form and call. The call will take place from 10th of December 2024 until 10th of January 2025.

Participation fee

Participation Fee for the "Early bird open call" (From 25.10. until 1.11.) is 215€
Participation Fee for the remaining time of the open call is 230€
Participation Fee without accommodation provided is 200€
The participation fee may be waived or reimbursed depending on special conditions that you may express in the application form.

The participation fee covers accommodation for 5 nights, lunches, coffee breaks and social activities, and materials for the conference.

NOTE: Bank account details will be provided after you have been accepted as a participant.

Data processing

Your data is collected only for the purpose of internal use and is managed according to the EU GDPR Regulation 2016/679. Learn more about our privacy policy here.

Before applying to MEUS 2025 please read the Terms and Conditions. The Model European Union Strasbourg 2025 Terms and Conditions can be found here.
I consent to the treatment of my data according to the EU GDPR Regulation 2016/679 and to the MEUS privacy policy*

Yes

General questions

These questions serve to find out some general background information required to process your application for MEUS 2025. All questions are mandatory.
Name (in Latin alphabet)*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Email*

Confirmation EmailThis will be our primary way of contacting you, so we kindly ask that you type out your email twice to ensure that it is correct.
Phone Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Gender*
This is solely for purposes of allocating you in a room during the MEUS week.
If Other, please state your gender
Nationality*
If you are a dual national citizen or have multiple nationalities, please state each of your nationalities here.
Country of residence*
Where you currently live
City of residence*
Where you currently live
What languages do you speak and at what level? Please include your mother tongue(s).*
Levels are assessed as: Basic (A1-A2); Conversational (B1); Proficient (B2-C1); Fluent (C2); Native (mother tongue/s)
Will you require accommodation during the week of the conference?*

YesNo
Please be aware that if you change your mind after making your choice we can't guarantee you a place in the accommodation. Similarly, if you indicate that you need accommodation in this form but have subsequently secured your own accommodation for MEUS, we will not be able to give you the option to pay the lower participation fee or refund the difference in fees.

If you require accommodation, the participation fee covers the nights of 6 to 10 April 2025 in shared hotel rooms booked exclusively for the conference. You will be required to share a room with a fellow participant of the same gender.
Would you require a visa letter to participate in Model European Union Strasbourg 2025?*

YesNo
Do you have any medical condition(s), disabilities or special requirements that you want the MEUS team to know about?*
IMPORTANT- Your answer to this question will not affect your application. If none, please state so.
First Choice Role at MEUS 2025*

Member of the European Parliament (MEP)MinisterInterest RepresentativeJournalistNational banking representatives of Euro Area countries
You can find out more information about the roles available to participants at MEUS 2025 on the Roles section of our website.

Role Preference #1: MEP

All questions are mandatory and therefore require a response. Where a character limit is stated, this must be adhered to.
Role Description

A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) represents their country as well as their political group during debates in the European Parliament. You will be assigned to one of the eight political groups, but you will have to find allies in other groups as you try to push through your amendements - while at the same time working with the Ministers in the Council. You will have a direct impact on the proposals passed and if you work hard enough, you could even draft the significant amendments that either make or break the law!
Tell us about your academic and extra-academic (internships, volunteering, previous MEUs) experiences and how they connect to MEU Strasbourg*

0/500
Which skills do you want to develop during MEUS and which skill you already have you hope to use the most during MEUS?*

0/300
Why do you want to participate in MEUS, what do you hope to gain from it the most?*

0/250
Why did you choose to apply as a MEP? How will you try to make your mark in the Parliament?*

0/250
In your opinion, does the Ordinary Legislative Procedure balance power between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union when it comes to decision-making in the European Union?*

0/250
As a MEP you would be required to negotiate with the Council of the EU to ensure that your party and country positions are represented in the final legislation. Would you prioritise the country position or party position during these negotiations?*

0/250

Role Preference #1: Minister

All questions are mandatory and therefore require a response. Where a character limit is stated, this must be adhered to.
Role Description

In the Council of the European Union, Ministers from each Member State meet to debate the proposals as presented by the European Commission. Your primary focus as a Minister is to defend the interests of your country and the national government you are part of while cooperating and compromising with your colleagues despite competing interests and values. This can be particulary tricky as voting in the council is based on qualified majorities, considering not only the numbers of countries voting but also the number of citizens of each country. Simultaneously, you must avoid conflicts with the MEPs to make sure the proposals also reach the majority in the parliament.
Tell us about your academic and extra-academic (internships, volunteering, previous MEUs) experiences and how they connect to MEU Strasbourg*

0/500
Which skills do you want to develop during MEUS and which skill you already have you hope to use the most during MEUS?*

0/300
Why do you want to participate in MEUS, what do you hope to gain from it the most?*

0/250
Why did you choose to apply as a Minister? How will you try to make your mark in the Council?*

0/250
In your opinion, does the Ordinary Legislative Procedure balance power between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union when it comes to decision-making in the European Union?*

0/250
As a Minister in the Council of EU, how would you approach the debate in the simulation? What would be your strategy to reach your goals?*

0/250

Role Preference #1: Interest Representative

All questions are mandatory and therefore require a response. Where a character limit is stated, this must be adhered to.
Role Description

Although often criticised for their influence on the European Union's legislative process, your actions derive from this simple reality: decisions taken at the European level have a large effect on our daily lives, economies, jobs, environment, income and social protection. As an Interest Representative, you will be an expert on one of the topics debated at MEUS and it will be your responsibility to ensure that the politicians you work with are able to retain an overview of everything at stake during the simulation. By putting your knowledge at their service, you have the unique opportunity to influence the way the legislation is forged and thus guide how it will impact the group and interests you represent.
Tell us about your academic and extra-academic (internships, volunteering, previous MEUs) experiences and how they connect to MEU Strasbourg*

0/500
Which skills do you want to develop during MEUS and which skill you already have you hope to use the most during MEUS?*

0/300
Why do you want to participate in MEUS, what do you hope to gain from it the most?*

0/250
From your point of view, what is the relevance of Interest Representatives for lawmaking in the EU? Should lobbying be banned?*

0/200
How would you balance the interests of the lobbying group you represent with the broader goals of the European Union?*

0/200
What would you like to achieve as an Interest Representative and how will you try to achieve it? Justify your answer by referring to one of the two topics proposed for this year's MEUS edition.*

0/200

Role Preference #1: National banking representatives of Euro Area countries

All questions are mandatory and therefore require a response. Where a character limit is stated, this must be adhered to.
Role Description

The Governing Council is the main decision-making body of the European Central Bank (ECB). Two main tasks of ECB are maintaining price stability and ensuring the safety of the banking system. In MEUS 2025, participants allocated this role will step into the shoes of representatives of national central banks within the Governing Council, acting as representatives of national supervisors within the Single Supervisory Mechanism.
Tell us about your academic and extra-academic (internships, volunteering, previous MEUs) experiences and how they connect to MEU Strasbourg*

0/500
Which skills do you want to develop during MEUS and which skill you already have you hope to use the most during MEUS?*

0/300
Why do you want to participate in MEUS, what do you hope to gain from it the most?*

0/250
In your opinion, what are some of the challenges of the Economic and Monetary Union for member states of the European Union?*

0/250
In your opinion what is the most important role of the ECB?*

0/250

MEUS 2025 Preference #2

If you have only one preferred role for MEUS 2025, please select the 'None' option in the question below and proceed to complete and submit your application. Do not submit two applications for the same role.
Second Choice Role*

Member of the European Parliament (MEP)MinisterInterest RepresentativeJournalistNational banking representatives of Euro Area countriesNone
You can find out more information about the roles available to participants at MEUS 2025 on the Roles section of our website.

Role Preference #2: MEP

All questions are mandatory and therefore require a response. Where a character limit is stated, this must be adhered to.
Role Description

A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) represents their country as well as their political group during debates in the European Parliament. You will be assigned to one of the eight political groups, but you will have to find allies in other groups as you try to push through your amendements - while at the same time working with the Ministers in the Council. You will have a direct impact on the proposals passed and if you work hard enough, you could even draft the significant amendments that either make or break the law!
Tell us about your academic and extra-academic (internships, volunteering, previous MEUs) experiences and how they connect to MEU Strasbourg*

0/500
Which skills do you want to develop during MEUS and which skill you already have you hope to use the most during MEUS?*

0/300
Why do you want to participate in MEUS, what do you hope to gain from it the most?*

0/250
Why did you choose to apply as a MEP? How will you try to make your mark in the Parliament?*

0/250
In your opinion, does the Ordinary Legislative Procedure balance power between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union when it comes to decision-making in the European Union?*

0/250
As a MEP you would be required to negotiate with the Council of the EU to ensure that your party and country positions are represented in the final legislation. Would you prioritise the country position or party position during these negotiations?*

0/250

Role Preference #2: Minister

All questions are mandatory and therefore require a response. Where a character limit is stated, this must be adhered to.
Role Description

In the Council of the European Union, Ministers from each Member State meet to debate the proposals as presented by the European Commission. Your primary focus as a Minister is to defend the interests of your country and the national government you are part of while cooperating and compromising with your colleagues despite competing interests and values. This can be particulary tricky as voting in the council is based on qualified majorities, considering not only the numbers of countries voting but also the number of citizens of each country. Simultaneously, you must avoid conflicts with the MEPs to make sure the proposals also reach the majority in the parliament.
Tell us about your academic and extra-academic (internships, volunteering, previous MEUs) experiences and how they connect to MEU Strasbourg*

0/500
Which skills do you want to develop during MEUS and which skill you already have you hope to use the most during MEUS?*

0/300
Why do you want to participate in MEUS, what do you hope to gain from it the most?*

0/250
Why did you choose to apply as a Minister? How will you try to make your mark in the Council?*

0/250
In your opinion, does the Ordinary Legislative Procedure balance power between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union when it comes to decision-making in the European Union?*

0/250
As a Minister in the Council of EU, how would you approach the debate in the simulation? What would be your strategy to reach your goals?*

0/250

Role Preference #2: Interest Representative

All questions are mandatory and therefore require a response. Where a character limit is stated, this must be adhered to.
Role Description

Although often criticised for their influence on the European Union's legislative process, your actions derive from this simple reality: decisions taken at the European level have a large effect on our daily lives, economies, jobs, environment, income and social protection. As an Interest Representative, you will be an expert on one of the topics debated at MEUS and it will be your responsibility to ensure that the politicians you work with are able to retain an overview of everything at stake during the simulation. By putting your knowledge at their service, you have the unique opportunity to influence the way the legislation is forged and thus guide how it will impact the group and interests you represent.
Tell us about your academic and extra-academic (internships, volunteering, previous MEUs) experiences and how they connect to MEU Strasbourg*

0/500
Which skills do you want to develop during MEUS and which skill you already have you hope to use the most during MEUS?*

0/300
Why do you want to participate in MEUS, what do you hope to gain from it the most?*

0/250
From your point of view, what is the relevance of Interest Representatives for lawmaking in the EU? Should lobbying be banned?*

0/200
How would you balance the interests of the lobbying group you represent with the broader goals of the European Union?*

0/200
What would you like to achieve as an Interest Representative and how will you try to achieve it? Justify your answer by referring to one of the two topics proposed for this year's MEUS edition.*

0/200

Role Preference #2: National banking representatives of Euro Area countries

All questions are mandatory and therefore require a response. Where a character limit is stated, this must be adhered to.
Role Description

The Governing Council is the main decision-making body of the European Central Bank (ECB). Two main tasks of ECB are maintaining price stability and ensuring the safety of the banking system. In MEUS 2025, participants allocated this role will step into the shoes of representatives of national central banks within the Governing Council, acting as representatives of national supervisors within the Single Supervisory Mechanism.
Tell us about your academic and extra-academic (internships, volunteering, previous MEUs) experiences and how they connect to MEU Strasbourg*

0/500
Which skills do you want to develop during MEUS and which skill you already have you hope to use the most during MEUS?*

0/300
Why do you want to participate in MEUS, what do you hope to gain from it the most?*

0/250
In your opinion, what are some of the challenges of the Economic and Monetary Union for member states of the European Union?*

0/250
In your opinion what is the most important role of the ECB?*

0/250

The Social Fund
Would you like to apply for the social fund?*

YesNo
The MEUS Social Fund is designed to better enable participants facing disadvantageous health and/or socioeconomic situations, which would otherwise hinder their participation in our conference. Through the Social Fund, we aim to provide financial assistance by covering a portion of the participation fees and/or travel costs to Strasbourg. Applicants will be required to explain their need for this financial assistance through the following questions by clearly stating how this would allow them to better participate in our conference. All applications to the Social Fund will be anonymously reviewed by the Directorate of MEUS 2025. The final Social Fund amounts and types of assistance provided may vary from participant to participant and remains at the discretion of MEUS 2025.
On which ground would you like to apply for the MEUS Social Fund?*

Financial circumstance*Health issues**Both
*Stamped document(s) from bank may be requested by the Organising Team

**Medical certificate(s) may be requested by the Organising Team
Please elaborate on your financial circumstance or health issues in the light of the category (or categories) under which you are applying and, as appropriate, explain how they impacted/impact your life and how they would affect your participation in MEU Strasbourg.*

Since we evaluate applications anonymously, please avoid stating your name / home country / any personal information that could make you identifiable in this section.0/500
If your application for the MEUS Social Fund is unsuccessful, would you still like your application to be considered for MEUS 2025?*

YesNo

Application Form Submission

These are the final steps required to complete and submit your application for MEUS 2025!
Is there any additional information that you would like to share with us?
By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your data for the purpose of assessing your application for the Model European Union Strasbourg 2025 conference.*

I consent to the processing of the data in my application for MEUS 2025.
Can you confirm that all responses provided in this application are your own work and not that of someone else?*

Yes
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Model European Union Strasbourg 2025 - Application Form

General questions

Role Preference #1: MEP

Role Preference #1: Minister

Role Preference #1: Interest Representative

Role Preference #1: Journalist

Role Preference #1: National banking representatives of Euro Area countries

MEUS 2025 Preference #2

Role Preference #2: MEP

Role Preference #2: Minister

Role Preference #2: Interest Representative

Role Preference #2: Journalist

Role Preference #2: National banking representatives of Euro Area countries

The Social Fund

Application Form Submission