The European Institutions Simulation – EUropa.S. is the development of Euro.Pa.S. which started back in 2010 being one of the most professional and coherent simulations of the EU Institutions.
EUropa.S. 2020 and 2021
IRTEA’s priority was, and still is, the health and safety of the student community, including our members, staff, supporters, vendors and volunteers. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, it has become clear that in the face of an unprecedented situation, we had to make tough choices. At this sad and historic time the health and safety of our participants and their families were our primary concern.
We have been following Greek government guidelines and working with the advice from the public health authorities and so it was with great regret that we have taken the decision not to go ahead with the 2020 and 2021 events.
EUropa.S. 2019
The Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs (I.R.T.E.A.) organized the biggest EU Simulation in Balkans for its 10th consecutive successful year, EUropa.S. 2019 on April the 19th to 22nd, 2019 at the premises of the University of Piraeus and the President Hotel. This year EUropa.S. had a great importance as it completed its 10 years. EUropa.S. 2019 was dedicated to the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and was supported for the second consecutive year by the European Commissioner on Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Mr. T. Navracsics.
The Conference was supported by the School of Economics, Business and International Studies of the University of Piraeus, the European Parliament’s Office in Greece, the European Commission’s Representation in Greece, the French Institute of Athens, the British Council, the Europe Direct Information Centre Municipality of Thessaloniki, the Europe Direct Information Centre of Crete, the Europe Direct Information Centre of Xanthi, the Europe Direct Information Centre ELIAMEP, as well as other institutions of public and private interest.
EUropa.S. 2019 gathered more than 250 young students passionate in EU affairs, policies and Institutions.
EUropa.S. 2019 – Official Schedule
EUropa.S. 2018
On March 30th – April 2nd, 2018, Europa.S. was successfully held for the 9th year in a row, by the Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs. Students from 14 European Universities gathered in Greece to Simulate the EU’s Institutions and Bodies. The Conference was under the auspices of the European Security and Defense College (ESDC) and had the support of the Representation of the European Commission in Greece, the European Parliament’s Office in Greece, the French Institute in Athens, the University of Piraeus, the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of Peloponnese and the Europe Direct of the University of Piraeus.
Europa.S. 2018 was dedicated to the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the awarded person was Mrs. Maria Damanaki, Global Managing Director for Oceans at The Nature Conservancy & Former Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. A video message from Mr. T. Navracsics was displayed during the Opening Ceremony, where he presented his work as Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport.
EUropa.S. 2018 – Official Schedule
EUropa.S. 2017
EUropa.S. 2017 was organized, once again, by the Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs, for the 8th consecutive year. It was held on April 7th – 10th, 2017 at the premises of the University of Piraeus and the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation. It was dedicated to the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU and supported by the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Mr. Navracsics, whose welcoming speech was presented via video.
The Conference was supported by the School of Economics, Business and International Studies of the University of Piraeus, the European Parliament’s Office in Greece, the European Commission’s Representation in Greece, the French Institute of Athens, the British Council, the Europe Direct Information Centre Municipality of Thessaloniki, the Europe Direct Information Centre of Crete, the Europe Direct Information Centre of Xanthi, the Europe Direct Information Centre ELIAMEP, as well as other institutions of public and private interest.
The Opening Ceremony was hosted at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation and followed by the Conference on “New Skills Agenda”. The Ambassador of the Embassy in Greece, Mr. Cuschieri, delivered a welcoming speech and presented the priorities of the Maltese presidency to the audience. Moreover, I.R.T.E.A. awarded, for his outstanding ethos and support to the European Venture, the Head of the European Commission Representation in Belgium, Mr. Jamar.
EUropa.S. 2017 gathered more than 300 young students passionate in EU affairs, policies and Institutions who debated on each specialized agenda set for every simulated Institution, discussed their proposals on the future of Europe and shared their considerations.
EUropa.S. 2017 – Official Schedule
EUropa.S. 2016
EUropa.S. 2016 was held from Friday, April 22nd to Monday, April 25th, 2016. It was dedicated to the Nederland’s EU Presidency of the Council of the European Union and awarded Professor N. Diamantouros as a former European Ombudsman. The Dutch Ambassador, Mr. Caspar Veldkamp, presented the priorities of Nederland regarding the youth of Europe. EUropa.S. 2016 was under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Tibor Navracsics’ (Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport) and Mr. Dimitris Avramopoulos’ (Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship) support.
During the first day, after the Sessions ended, a Conference was, also, held at the premises of the French Institute of Athens. The topic of the Opening Conference was “The immigration issue as a threat to EU stability”. Members of the Translation Unit and the Journalists had the opportunity to meet and talk with Mr. Konstantinos Tsoutsoplidis (Chief of Communication and Press of the EP’s Office in Athens), as well as with Mr. Sotiris Livas, scientific supervisor of both teams.
The Simulation gathered 356 students in total, from 24 European Universities who simulated four Institutions and Bodies of the European Union, throughout the 4-day Sessions.
EUropa.S. 2016 – Official Schedule
EUropa.S. 2015
EUropa.S. 2015 was the development of Euro.Pa.S., which reformed itself and encompassed most of the EU institutions. It simulated the European Parliament, the European Council, the European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Court of Justice.
EUropa.S. 2015, organized for its 6th consecutive year, was held on April 3-6th at the University of Piraeus, Athens, Greece, as well as the French Institute in Athens. The conference was under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, the Greek Secretary for Youth and supported by several public and private institutions, such as the European Commission’s Representation in Greece and the European Parliament’s Information Office in Athens.
EUropa.S. 2015 was dedicated to the Irish Presidency of the Council of EU and supported by the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz, for the third consecutive year. It attracted more than 330 participants from all Greek Universities and abroad, while the agendas contained up to date topics.
EURO.PA.S. 2014
Euro.Pa.S. 2014, organised for the 5th consecutive successful year, was held at the University of Piraeus as well as at the French Institute in Athens and Michael Cacoyannis Foundation during April, 11th-14th. The conference was under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, the Greek Secretariat for Youth, for the second year in a row, as well as it was supported by several public and private institutions, like the European Commission’s Representation in Greece and the European Parliament’s Information Office in Greece.
Moreover, Euro.Pa.S. 2014 was dedicated to the Hellenic Presidency of the Council of the European Union, while the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz, was the awarded person, declaring his support to the conference for the second consecutive year. The Ambassador and Head of the Office of the Hellenic Presidency, Mr. Dimitris Caramitsos-Tziras, received the award on behalf of the Greek Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Head of the European Parliament’s Information Office in Athens, Mr. Leonidas Antonakopoulos, received the award on behalf of Mr. Schulz. Mr. Schulz had also sent a video message to the participants of the conference. Euro.Pa.S. 2014 attracted more than 300 participants from all Greek Universities and abroad, while the agenda was carefully chosen and contained a variety of topics which were to be discussed by the new European Parliament after it was elected in the elections of May 2014.
EURO.PA.S. 2012
European Parliament Simulation 2012 was the third consecutive effort, proving that the academic community was dedicated to the conference. In 2012 it was organized, once again, by the Institute of Research and Training on European Affairs and was dedicated to Mrs. Koppa and Mrs. Giannakou, heads of their political parties representation at the European Parliament. The project was supported by the office of the European Parliament in Greece, the University of Piraeus, the Representation of the European Commission in Greece and Jef Greece.
EURO.PA.S. 2011
The European Parliament Simulation 2011 was the confirmation that this particular conference was going to be established as an academic institution in Greece. That year’s conference was organized by the newly founded, at the time, Institute of Research and Training on European Affairs and the honored persons were Mrs. Perraki and Mrs. Gontika for introducing simulations to the Greek academic community. Euro.Pa.S. 2011 was supported by the Office of the European Parliament in Greece and the University of Piraeus. Participants were from many Greek and European Universities, including L.S.E. and the University of Paris, reaching more than 280 participants and almost doubling the participation of the first year’s conference!
EURO.PA.S. 2010
The European Parliament Simulation of 2010, held on 21th- 25th of May, was the first organized attempt of establishing this particular conference. The conference was dedicated to the former Vice-President of the European Parliament, Mr. Avgerinos. It attracted more than 150 participants, which was quite a remarkable number for such a fresh beginning. The conference was open to all Greek University students and the grand majority of them responded to the call. The greatest support was made by the Professors and Academic Personnel of the University of Piraeus, and, more specifically, of the Department of the International and European Studies. They stood by the organizing committee by providing everything needed for the implementation: facilities, financial support and, the most important, the invaluable academic knowledge and contribution.