Training seminar organized by Konrad Adenauer Foundation in co-operation with
Secretariat for European Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia
and Institute for International Co-operation of the German Adult Education Association (IIZ DVV)
STRUCTURE OF THE TRAINING SEMINAR
The role play ¡§Shaping the Future of Europe¡¨ deals with the formal process of the accession negotiations between the candidate countries, the current EU member states and the EU institutions. The aim is to make clear both the institutional design of the EU with its specific decision making processes and the different interests and
positions in the ambitious project of the EU enlargement.
Within the context of the simulation, complex and multi-layered planning, negotiation and decision-making processes will be imitated. The participants will adopt a fictive starting position for the duration of the role play and take on an active role as members of the European Parliament and of the European Commission, ministers of EU-member states, representatives of a candidate country or media
representatives. By adopting the positions and views of specific interests, they will develop a better understanding of the processes and developments in the European Union. The EU will become more transparent, understandable and therefore more accessible for the participants.
In contrast to traditional role-playing games, the participants act primarily in groups. They have to learn to understand the socio-cultural background of the country they represent, make demands, represent parties, participate in discussions, build coalitions and much more. The role play develops its own dynamics through the
fictive role profile, which does not necessarily reflect the political reality, but rather divides up important interests among the participating players.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Students from all faculties
„X not older than 29
„X fluent in English
„X with background knowledge about the EU`s structures and functioning
„X with a strong interest in a further development of their basic knowledge
Applicants should submit the following documents via post or e-mail :
„X short biography (CV)
„X motivation letter
Pre-selected candidates will be invited to an interview before the final selection.
The training seminar ¡§Shaping the Future of Europe¡¨ will take place in Skopje from 22th to 25th November 2007. Travel, accommodation and food expenses will be provided.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 7th November 2007
Send your applications to and contact for further information:
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Maksim Gorki 16, kat 3
MK ¡V 1000 Skopje
02 323 11 22
kas@kas.com. mk
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