Conference with a Twist

The conference, organised in partnership with the European Parliament Former Members Association and the Maison Jean Monnet (managed by the European Parliament), is centered around a three-day MUN conference, with a twist. We would like to create a pre-UN conference scenario in which the UN delegations of the EU member states come together as a caucus to define a common resolution to put forth in subsequent full UN committee debates. In keeping with MUN principles, the participants shall not represent their home countries.

Committee Topics

• Tackling democracy in a digitalised world – Economic and Social Council
• Balancing democracy and security – Political Committee
• The question of corruption and the role of business in promoting human rights – Human Rights Council
• Strengthening democratic governance and democratic institutions – Special Committee

Expert Guest Speakers

Although most of the committee time would be devoted to discussing clauses proposed by the member state delegations, an expert guest speaker will intervene in each committee and present a crisis situation for delegates to debate. This interaction with an expert who has had some real policy-making experience should be a particularly enriching experience for delegates.