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8-10.05.2026 VeUMEU Venice Universities' Model European Union 2026

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FROM FRIDAY 8 TO SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026
European Parliament simulation in Venice
VeUMEU Venice Universities' Model European union
Venice International University San Servolo, Venice
==> Event included in the Festival of Europe in Venice 2026
Admission reserved for registered students

From Friday 8th May to Sunday 10th May 2026 takes place the 10th edition of the VeUMEU Venice Universities' Model European Union, simulation of the European Union legislative procedure. The initiative was organized thanks to the collaboration between:

The Model European Union is a simulation of the EU legislative procedure. The VeUMEU is an excellent opportunity for students to gain an understanding of multilateral diplomacy, and to hone their negotiating and leadership while practicing public speaking.

Students will learn about the legislative process, rules of procedure, revision and introduction of amendments, and how to draft EU Directives and Regulations.
A group of students will also form the Press Corps, reporting on developments during the weekend of activities.

For the 2026 edition, the Legal Acts that will be adopted for the simulation are:

1) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

2) Third-country nationals who are long term residents Directive

APPLICATIONS AND ATTENDANCE:

Participation is open to students of Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, Università degli Studi di Padova, Università Iuav di Venezia, Global Campus of Human Rights, VIU and VIU member universities. The selection of the participants and attribution to institutions/committees is supervised by the Organizing Committee to reach the highest level of international participation. NB: Priority in the selection process will be given to students from VIU and members of VDS.

Students interested in participating in VeUMEU as general participants will cover the roles of members of the Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the Press.

To apply, please visit the dedicated page.

Deadline to apply: March 2026.

A call for staff is currently open to cover the apical roles, such as President, Secretary and Commissioner of the EU.
To apply, please visit the dedicated page and find all the opportunities to participate in the simulation among the organizers.

Deadline to apply: 25th Febrary 2026.

Every candidate must possess advanced proficiency in English, availability for both the workshop and the dates of the event itself and lastly be willing to cooperate with the team and respect its deadlines.

A preparatory intensive workshop for both staff and participants will be held on April 24, 2026.

Participants must attend at least 70% of the activities (VeUMEU May 8-9-10 and the preparatory workshop). A certificate of attendance will be issued.

There is no registration fee, as the event is free of charge.
For further information, see the dedicated page on the websites of Venice International University and Ca' Foscari University of Venice.

Some photos from the 2025 edition:

Umberto Vattani, VIU president, opens the VeUMEU 2025