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Secretariat 2024

Future Leaders

EUropa.S.  is a Project organized by the

Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs

 

Secrétariat of EUropa.S. 2024

President of the European Council – Alexios Vasileios Tsanos

Greetings distinguished attendees,
My name is Alexios Vasileios Tsanos and I am a Senior student at the Department of international and European studies of University of Piraeus and an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic. I have taken part in many conferences both in Greece and abroad, where I had the pleasure to fulfil different roles, from delegate to Secretariat Member, while managing to achieve multiple honours and awards. In the meantime I am an avid learner of foreign languages and a senior student of classical music and conservatory studies.

Furthermore, this is my second time as a Secretariat member of Europa.S and I have the pleasure to act as the President of the European Council, where I began my chairing journey back in 2022. This is one of my favourite conferences and I aspire to contribute to making it an unforgettable one for each an everyone of you, while achieving to share our knowledge and love about European topics and Diplomatic Dialogue and to make new lifelong friends, like I did in previous editions of Europa.S. Last but not least, this year we’re revamping the conference meaning there are many twists and surprised awaiting for you in Europa.S. 2024.

President of the European Parliament – Michaela Fournarakou

Greetings distinguished attendees,

I am pleased to introduce myself as Michaela, an undergraduate student in the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Piraeus. It is with immense honor and anticipation that I announce my forthcoming role as the President of the European Parliament for this year’s Europe Pass 2024.

My unwavering enthusiasm for conferences of this nature has consistently driven my active engagement in initiatives such as this year’s revitalization endeavor. To all those who share an ardor for discourse, international diplomacy, the intricacies of international relations, and European affairs, I extend a heartfelt welcome to Europa.S. 2024.

Your participation and collective dedication to the cause of fostering dialogue and understanding in the realms of international diplomacy and European relations are greatly appreciated, and I look forward to an enriching and insightful event ahead

 

Vice-President of the European Parliament – Efthimios Kounalakis

Distinguished participants,
My name is Efthimios Kounalakis and in this year’s 13th Edition of Europa.S. 2024, I will have the absolute pleasure to serve as Vice-President of the European Parliament. Its an utmost honor to chair an institution – symbol of democracy- which represents the people of the Union, especially this year that European Elections will be held, and the future of the EU will be decided by its people. Participants, as the world evolves, and the future seems uncertain I urge you to stand up to this new reality and face the challenges that occur heads up. We all have the power to influence our existence, and I am certain that you will. The first step has already been made.

See you in Europa.S. 2024 to achieve the rest!

 

President of the European Commission – Veroniki Sinou

Distinguished participants,
It has been my utmost pleasure to return to the revival of this glorious conference in its 13th edition, serving as the President of the European Commission, for the second time in a row. My name is Veronika Sinou and I’m currently traversing through my master’s degree specializing in American Studies, under the auspices of the University of Piraeus. This conference has acquired a special place in my heart the last three years that I’ve been actively involved, so I decided to return once again, along with an amazing team to make sure that this version of the conference will be one of the best!

So, if you are seeking a way to learn more about important issues on the European scale while gaining knowledge regarding the European framework this conference is for you. Join us if you are eager to commit to having a great time!

 

 

Organizer: Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs

EUropa.S. Conference is the cornerstone of activities organized by the Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs.

The objective of the Organizing Team of EUropa.S. is multi-dimensional:

  • to further promote and expand the use of simulations as a learning tool which may help students acquire a deeper insight into the political process
  • to increase awareness regarding the EU Institutions and their functioning
  • to motivate young scientists from all academic backgrounds to familiarize themselves with the EU institutions and affairs
  • to bridge the gap between theory and practice

Initiatives such as the Military Academies Simulations and EUropa.S. T.E.EN.S., along with the long tradition of EUropa.S, prove I.R.T.E.A’s commitment to the importance of those academic activities, as well as demonstrate the institution’s dynamism and will to transform itself into a multidimensional forum of knowledge-sharing on European affairs.