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In the context of the "European Union in the World" programme held at the European Union's Pavilion at Shanghai's 2010 Universal Exhibition, ESSCA coordinated a three-day "EU Model" simulation with the European Commission, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and Fudan University. |
What is the "EU Model"?
The "EU Model" is a simulation of the decision-making process within the European Union. The objective of this event is to raise awareness on the work of the European Union and how laws are in fact enacted. This very intense role-playing game allows participants to fully grasp the features of the system, along with its advantages and disdavantages.Each participant was given a role to play with conviction and enthusiasm, and represented either a member of the Council, Parliament or Commission. Also, external groups, such as the media and lobbyists, attempted to influence the participants' decision-making. The start point for negotiations was a bill submitted by the Commission to limit CO2 emissions from cars to fight climate change.
The participants in this simulation were: students from ESSCA Shanghai, the CEIBS, Fudan University (a new ESSCA partner), the China EU School of Law (Beijing) and former graduates of Erasmus Mundus programmes. A total of 80 individuals participated. The simulation covered three days, May 10, 11 and 12, 2010, with a full agenda of training, conferences and meetings
Guests/VIPs
The event was attended by many prestigious guests:
- Etienne Reuter, Senior Advisor at the European Commission,
- Koos Richelle, Director General of EuropeAid
- Francesco Pressutti, Council of Europe
- Guido Van Hecken, European Parliament
- Franz Jessen, Asad Beg and Aurélie Godefroy of the European Commission,
- Shada Islam, representative of the EPC think tank,
- and Pat Cox, former President of the European Parliament.
| ESSCA's students also participated in other celebrations, such as the concert given by the EU Youth Orchestra organised by Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the Commission, which took place during the European Day on May 9, 2010, as well as a "EuropeAid" event on May 11 on the "Millenium Develoment Goals" in the European Pavilion. |
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Diana Chao, an "Asian Business Semester" ESSCA student also had the pleasure of attending a lunch with Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the Commission, and Ambassador Serge Abou of the Commission's Delegation to China.
