Training | MEP Hellas

THE TRAINING, ITS GOALS AND MEMBERS’ OBLIGATIONS

If you speak English fluently, if you want to embrace a diplomatic career at EU level, if you want to broaden your personal and professional horizons, if you want to become the creator of the reality you choose to experience, and if you feel that you are ready to successfully meet our standards, welcome!

MEP Hellas has created a pluralistic educational programme which puts students at the centre of the learning process and makes them aware of modern society. We aim to nurture the next generation of leaders across all professional fields, inspiring positive change in global mindsets and empowering the decision-makers of tomorrow.

The educational programme is structured in a way that meets the needs of the contemporary society. At a first level, students become active citizens of the European society. They are involved in dealing with issues that concern the European Parliament. Throughout the training, emphasis is placed on critical thinking and creativity. Students are stimulated to research, think, interact, and organise the information they discover.

The training places students in a framework of dialogue, harmonious coexistence and solidarity by implementing actions and teachings regarding the standards of ancient Greek philosophy, and the European diplomatic scene. Participants are taught respect and acceptance of different points of view. They are led to understand the value of democratic dialogue and rhetoric, which strengthen their value as individuals, and they are given the opportunity to indulge in problem-solving through dialectics.

Our curriculum is based on the following main axes: Basic knowledge of the EU and its institutions, Logic, Academic English through application of demanding vocabulary in International Forums, Philosophy and Literature, MEP Simulation, Applied Psychology based on Case Studies, Digital Narration, and AI. These axes complement each other and are not addressed as separate entities. Our teaching philosophy is the application of knowledge into practice and not theories.

1.European Union History

2.European Union Geography

3.MEP Simulation

Committee Issues
Committee meetings
How to draft a resolution
Relevant vocabulary and expressions
How to make an amendment
How to pose open-debate questions
How to make a speech for/against
How to make an opening speech
How to make a closing speech
Plenary Session simulation
Committee President and Presidency training

4.Applied Psychology – Case Studies

An insight into basic psychology notions relevant to the MEP
Introduction to critical thinking, problem solving
Self-concept
Self-confidence and Body language
Leadership
Development of peace-making strategies
Attitudes and techniques to Persuasion
Crisis Management

5.Digital Narration

6.AI

7.Academic English

Development of debating skills in large international forums
Integration of demanding vocabulary in speaking
Philosophy
Literature and Theatrics
Idiomacy

8.Acquaintance with formal environments

Dress Code, Behavioural Patterns, and Posture

AFCO – Constitutional Affairs
AFET – Foreign Affairs
AFET/SEDE – Foreign Affairs – Subcommittee on Security and Defence
AGRI – Agriculture and Rural Development
AIDA – Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age
CULT – Culture and Education
DEVE – Development
DROI – Human Rights
ECON – Economic Affairs
EMPL – Employment and Social Affairs
ENVI – Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
FEMM – Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
IMCO – Internal Market and Consumer Protection
INTA – International Trade
ITRE – Industry, Research and Energy
JURI – Legal Affairs
LIBE – Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
TRAN – Transport and Tourism

MEMBERS OBLIGATIONS

From the moment you become a member of our organisation, strict adherence to our guidelines is essential. Punctuality and professionalism are non-negotiable. The MEP will become your responsibility—not your parents’. Therefore, all communication will be directed to you, and if you are a minor, it will be your duty to inform your parents accordingly.

Please note that excuses related to misunderstandings, such as dress code issues or failure to respond promptly to our communication, will not be accepted. Lack of punctuality or failure to meet our requirements may result in the loss of your place in the programme. Furthermore, if during the training period we determine that your progress does not meet our standards, we reserve the right to terminate your membership.

Always remain vigilant for our emails, messages, or phone calls. You are required to respond within 24 hours to confirm receipt. Please keep in mind that we evaluate you on every aspect of your participation, all of which contribute to your final assessment and certificate mark.