Simulation of the European legislative process : VeUMEU Venice Universities' Model European Union

From 13 to 15 may 2022 the sixth edition of the VeUMEU Venice Universities' Model European Union the simulation of the European Union legislative procedure will be held in the Island of San Servolo in Venice.

As a simulation of the European Union’s legislative procedure, the participants play the role of members of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, following the steps of the ordinary legislative procedure by which European directives and regulations are adopted. A group of students also form the body of journalists, which is in charge of reporting on the developments of the weekend of activity. The Veumeu is an excellent opportunity for students to approach the world of multilateral diplomacy and to hone their negotiating and leadership skills. Students will learn about the functioning of the European legislative process, the rules of procedure, the introduction of amendments and how to draft EU directives and regulations.

For the 2022 edition the Legal Acts that will be adopted in the simulation are:
Artificial Intelligence Act and the Social Climate Fund.