West Coast Model European Union (WCMEU)
- Application deadline: October 1
- Program dates: January – March
- Competition date: first weekend in March
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
The West Coast Model European Union is an annual simulation of a European Council summit, bringing together undergraduate students from across the United States and Canada. Students, in teams of two, play the roles of representatives of European Union Member State delegations. Participants negotiate two issues of concern for the country holding the Presidency. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop several skills including negotiating, public speaking, and diplomacy. Students are required to conduct in-depth research on the agenda items and their country’s positions and prepare a policy position paper and a draft resolution prior to the event. This experience is an excellent networking opportunity for students with similar interests. Please see the University of Washington website for more information about the West Coast Model EU.
How to apply
Only current undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
- Your PCC ID number (G number)
- Why you are interested in the Model EU
- What skills or experiences you have that would make you a successful participant
- What you hope to learn from the experience
Past West Coast Model EUs
2024 WCMEU
PCC students represented the delegation from Belgium.
- Teague O’Hara – Head of Government
- Luke Lodahl – Interior Minister
2024 Model EU Topics:
- Heads of Government:
- Clarify the long-term status of Türkiye’s European Union membership application
- Stand up a coherent European defense capability parallel to NATO
- Interior Ministers:
- Require media and communications companies to open all encrypted customer communications to government agencies
- Expand Frontex as a unified Coast Guard agency in the Mediterranean
2023 WCMEU
PCC students represented the delegation from Poland.
- Matt Albertson – Head of Government
- Norie Ushijima – Interior Minister
2023 Model EU Topics:
- Heads of Government:
- Adoption of Common Security and Defense Policy Sky Shield
- Establish new Energy Resilience Fund
- Interior Ministers:
- Creation of Refugee Enhanced Solidarity Platform
- Expansion of Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid