EU Simulations and Workshops

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This activity will give you the chance to step into the shoes of an EU representative and experience the negotiation process firsthand.﻿
You’ll represent a country or an EU institution and negotiate with others on youth-related issues, just like in real EU decision-making. By participating in these simulations, you’ll not only gain a better understanding of how the EU works, but you’ll also develop key skills like negotiation, critical thinking, and teamwork.
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First, get inspired!Check out how the European Youth Parliament successfully promotes EU laws and regulations, encouraging youth to become active citizens by organising the 'Thessaloniki International Session 2024'
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Now, take action:You’ll have the opportunity to engage in realistic decision-making processes that affect youth, by participating in EU simulations and workshops through the following activities:
Find organisations that offer EU Simulations and Workshops in your city or country and explore opportunities to participate in EU simulations by learning how you can join these workshops.
Engage in the EU simulation: Take part in a mock EU negotiation where you’ll represent a country or institution and work with others to reach a consensus on youth issues. Collaborate, debate, and negotiate with peers to understand how decisions are made at the EU level.
Experience virtual EU decision-making through online platforms, games, virtual tours and Virtual Reality (VR). These tools allow you to practise decision-making in a digital environment and gain insights into how complex negotiations unfold.
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Get your badge.Complete some of the activities from the list above and apply for a badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below) by sharing your experience and skills.
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Who is behind this activity?Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and do something about the European Youth Goal #1 Connect EU with Youth. We value your efforts and contributions and therefore want to reward you with badge recognition.
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Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning"
System&G, Greece - the project lead partner
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G, Finland
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Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas generated by youth leaders and youth workers during the international study visits. To create this activity, humans collaborated with AI using the Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version, informed and inspired by the best youth work practices.

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This badge is awarded for completing the “EU Simulations and Workshops” activity. You’ve stepped into the role of an EU representative and participated in mock negotiations on youth-related issues. You’ve developed key competences that help you understand the EU decision-making process and how it impacts youth policies.
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Civic-mindedness (Competence 6): You’ve demonstrated an understanding of your role in decision-making processes and shown a commitment to representing youth interests.
Communication Skills (Competence 20): You’ve effectively communicated your country or institution’s stance and contributed to meaningful discussions.
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills (Competence 11): You’ve analysed complex issues and thought critically to propose solutions during the negotiation process.
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This badge demonstrates the earner’s skills and actions in participating in mock EU negotiations and contributing to youth-related decision-making processes, in alignment with the European Youth Goal #1: Connecting EU with Youth. Cities of Learning Network partners value the badge earner’s efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.

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Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Find organisations offering EU Simulations and Workshops in your city or country:
Task: Discover and identify at least one organisation, youth group, or university in your city or country that offers EU simulations or workshops.
Evidence: Explain what kind of EU simulation events or workshops they offer, and how you can participate.

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Engage in an EU simulation:
Task: Participate in an EU simulation where you represent a country or an EU institution, engaging in negotiations on youth-related topics such as education, employment, or youth participation.
Evidence: Provide evidence of your participation, such as a photo, video, or summary of your role in the simulation, including the outcomes of your negotiation.

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Experience EU decision-making through online platforms, games, or Virtual Reality:
Task: Participate in at least one digital platform, game, or virtual reality experience that simulates EU decision-making processes.
Evidence: Submit a screenshot and your impressions on the experience, describing how it helped you understand the EU decision-making process.

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Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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Your Europe, Your Choice: Engage and Influence

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Badgecraft hosts this platform and develops it together with leading educational organisations. The European Union's programme Erasmus+ granted co-funding for building the first version of this platform. Contact support@badgecraft.eu.