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Model European Union Strasbourg (MEUS), the oldest simulation of EU decision-making is back with brand-new episodes under the series "MEUStream". MEUStream is a podcast series serving as preparatory material for our participants of MEUS 2023. Various episodes and a plethora of amazing guests covering a range of topics for the conference truly makes this series one of the best contents we've proudly produced.
The music and editing for this series is exclusively done by Artist: Richard Breevaart
The music and editing for this series is exclusively done by Artist: Richard Breevaart
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Join our hosts Elaena and Mirna and guest Radka as we look back at how MEUStream has developed over the course of series featuring a wide range of topics, special tips and notable guests.
The art of debating is a skill that involves presenting arguments, countering opposing viewpoints, and persuading an audience. Join our host Elaena and our 2 special guests and very seasoned MEU Chairs, Finlay and Johanna, as they share some of their personal tips and tricks to effective participation at MEUS.
Often regarded as the face of the simulation - Chairs are the ones who guide participants through the course of the simulation aspects of the conference. Join us in this episode as we hear more from the Chairs of MEUS 2023 - Max, Marta, Elaena and Alen.
Join us on this special episode where we gather exclusive insights from MEP Niklas Nienaß about his work in the European Parliament. Having been elected into the European Parliament at the age of 27, MEP Nienaß is one of the youngest MEPs of the current 9th parliamentary term. He is active in various committees and intergroups related to regional development, culture and education and climate change. He is also one of the rapporteurs from the associated committees of the Net Zero Industry Act Regulation which is one of the two topics of MEUS 2023.
Join us on this special episode where we gather exclusive insights from MEP Tiemo Wölken about his work in the European Parliament. During his time as an MEP, MEP Wölken has been involved in various committees and activities related to economic and monetary affairs, as well as legal affairs. He is also the rapporteur of the Anti-SLAPPs Directive which is one of the two topics of MEUS 2023.
Of the 6 roles a participant could take on at MEUS, join us on this episode with our guests Richard Breevaart and Radka Studnickova where we explore what it means to be a MEP or a Minister at MEUS. Both our guests enjoyed this firsthand experience of simulating EU politics as participants of MEUS 2022.
Lobbying involves various individuals, organizations, and interest groups seeking to influence the decision-making process of EU institutions. It is a common practice and an important aspect of democratic governance, as it allows stakeholders to voice their concerns and provide input to policy-makers. Join our special guest Giorgio Corbetta, a lobbyist who has been working for over a decade in EU politics to gain an insight on interest representation and lobbying in the EU.
The EU is a multilingual institution with 24 official languages, and interpretation plays a crucial role in enabling communication and understanding among its member states. Paying homage to the linguistic diversity of the EU is why MEUS offers interpretation in over 7 languages as part of the simulation experience. Dive into the world of Interpretation with our lovely guest Petra Badalec, an EU accredited interpreter who also participated in MEUS 2022 as an interpreter.
Conference photography and especially MEU photography is a specialized field of photography focused on documenting and capturing key proceedings, emotions, reactions, important speeches and more. Together with our host Mirna, get an insight into the world of Photography at MEUS with our special guest Diana Ter-Zakaryan, a passionate photographer who was the Photographers' Coordinator of MEUS 2022. Diana is also the Deputy Director General of MEUS this year.
Our second episode touches on all things journalism. Journalism, regardless of whether one is aware of it or not, plays a central role in shaping nearly all aspects of society. Together with our host Elaena, we hear from our special guest, Annika Sinner, about her experience and intriguing aspects as a working journalist. Annika incidentally has also been an organiser and journalist coordinator in a number of MEU simulations in our network across Europe.
Dive into the world of EU politics with your hosts Mirna and Elaena to learn all about MEUS 2023. This special podcast series, MEUStream, was made to serve as preparatory material for our participants as they ready themselves for the 17th edition of our conference this November in Strasbourg.
If you're a participant, an EU affairs enthusiast or simply a keen podcast listener, join us as we navigate through various topics and thought-provoking conversations with some very special guests.
In this last episode of this year's season of MEUS in Focus, we once again hear Director General Rhys and Organisers' Coordinator Andrea.
This time, they talk about a very common path in MEUS: From Participant to Organiser.
The MEUS Organising team consists of around 50 young people - and many of them have previously participated in the simulation.
What are the steps to become an organiser? Why is it such a common path?
Listed in and find out!
There is nothing that makes MEUS as special as our participants.
In this episode, Kasia and Artemis, our Interpreters Coordinators at MEUS 2021 get together with some past interpreters at MEUS!
They talk about their time at MEUS, how interpreting feels like, and how they feel about their experience looking back!
Tune in to learn about their unique perspectives.
In this episode, our Director General, Tamara, and our Organisers' Coordinator, Andrea, discuss a very special topic: Friendships!
MEUS is the foundation of many, long lasting friendships, and some say even marriages!
How does this come about? How can a political simulation be the cause of such intense relationships?
Tamara and Andrea discuss how the structure of MEUS can help causing friendships and share their own experiences with it!
In this episode, we talk about a very special topic: Chairing!
A chair is the referee of the debate during MEUS - they take over the role of the president of each of the institutions we simulate.
Our Chairs Coordinator, Yogam, and one of our Chairs, Gregor, will explain the special system of the Council presidency, how it plays out during Model European Union Strasbourg, and what makes chairing such a special task!
At Model European Union Strasbourg we simulate real politics, and nothing is as important in politics as debating.
But what is debating? What are the rules in debating, what skills are needed?
In this episode of MEUS in Focus, Director General Rhys Nugent and Photographers Coordinator Joao Pedreda talk about Debating, and what it means in the context of MEUS.
They both have plenty of experience in the topic, and prepared this podcast to share a bit of their knowledge with you!
In this episode of MEUS in Focus, the interpreters coordinators of MEUS 2021, Kasia and Artemis, talk about the intricacies of interpreting at Model European Union Strasbourg 2021.
Interpreting is a key aspect of MEUS 2021, and as every year, we want to offer an opportunity for young interpreters to exercise their craft.
Kasia and Artemis are both interpreters and have been interpreters in MEUS before - the perfect hosts for this episode!
Cars, vans and the like. How to make them less environmentally-polluting? Selin, Giuliano and Jorinde, Content Officers at MEUS 2020, talk about the Sustainable Mobility topic that will be discussed in Strasbourg.
What does the Commission propose to safeguard the rights of consumers in the Online Sales Directive? Štefan and Jorinde, Content Officers at MEUS 2020, talk about the E-Commerce topic that will be discussed in Strasbourg.
What else is new? Jimmy and Irina talk about what makes MEUS 2020 special and what participants can expect from their evenings in Strasbourg.
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