61st iMEP Strasbourg (FR), Kehl (DE)
February 22-March 1
The plenary of the 61st iMEP held in the European Parliament
is under the official patronage of the European Parliament.
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Welcome letter from Sabine Verheyen, European Parliament
Brussels, 20. February 2025
Dear participants of the Model European Parliament,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the premises of the European Parliament in Strasbourg to such an important event like the Model European Parliament. It is much more than just an educational programme – it is a training ground for the future leaders of Europe. Over the next few days, you will step into the roles of Members of the European Parliament, immersing yourselves in what democracy truly means.
This is not merely a simulation, but a call to action. Democracy thrives when young voices are heard and included, and your engagement today lays the foundation for meaningful contributions tomorrow. The European Union itself is built on the core values of dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding – all of which you are actively practicing here.
The work of the European Parliament and its members depends on young people like you who value democratic principles and are willing to engage in European discourse. Your voices matter, and your participation today contributes to shaping the Europe of tomorrow.
I encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge one another, and build bridges across borders. Europe’s future is in your hands, and I have no doubt that you will shape it with passion, responsibility, and dedication.
Thank you for your commitment, and I wish you an inspiring and constructive session.
Yours Sincerely,
Sabine Verheyen
Welcome letter from the presidency
Honorable Delegates, esteemed committee presidents, teachers, coordinators and distinguished guests of the 61st international Model European Parliament Session,
We are absolutely excited to welcome you to Strasbourg and Kehl, Germany and France and therefore the first session to simultaneously be held in two countries. In the framework of the European Union, this session with its two hosts holds extraordinary historic value. It roots in the deep bond, forged between two nations, divided by language and culture but united by the idea of peace and a spark of friendship. Thus, we hope to equally create friendships and mark the significance of an international peaceful human cohabitation, especially in turbulent times. Your involvement, your ideas and your participation will pave the way for a stable future in our communal European home.
In the beating heart of this European peace and integration endeavor, in the Council of Europe and the European Parliament, you will be engaged in tackling some of the most burning issues of our times by debating and exchanging views as a representative of a European civil society, undoubtedly a challenging yet inspiring opportunity. We are certain that you, in any role you will be involved in will be able to contribute your ideas and suggestions for a better future. From the committee meetings to the plenary session, you will find many opportunities to discuss your ideas and solutions, gain new insights, and care about sharing the opinions about our future of everyone at the negotiation table.
Furthermore, both French and German culture will be shown and taken part in. The “capital city of Europe” with its beautiful ancient edifices like Strasbourg Cathedral will melt together with Franco-German Carnival traditions predominantly from the German Rhineland and Swabian areas.
We assure you that you will acquire a skillset which is remarkably useful for your future life. Besides rhetorical skills and social competence you will get to know the ways in which the European Parliament works, meet like-minded young people who most likely will become your friends.
We urge you therefore to appreciate this opportunity to actively confront the problems of our time by discussing with an open mind with others and taking every single opinion into account, ready to find that common ground, the perfect compromise on any European issue.
Give your best and create everlasting memories, international friendships and pioneering and trailblazing solutions for your, and our and the future of every European.
On behalf of the Presidency
Linus and Eva and Clemence
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