Munich City Hall becomes the European Parliament for a day as pupils debate a European army

Munich City Hall is to become the European Parliament for a day. On Monday 12 October, around 100 school pupils will take on the role of Members of the European Parliament in a simulation held in the main council chamber.

The interactive role-play centres on a legislative process concerning a European army. The young people will work in political groups and committees, table amendments and give speeches to win majorities, experiencing first-hand how European legislation works.

Mayor Verena Dietl will give the welcoming address, and Maria Noichl, a Member of the European Parliament, will send a video message.

The event is organised by Europe Direct Munich, the European Commission in Munich and the Young European Federalists of Bavaria (JEF Bayern). JEF Bayern is a youth association, independent of any party or religious denomination, that campaigns for a democratic, peaceful and federal Europe.

Because of very high demand, all places have already been taken. Further information is available at www.jef-bayern.de/ueber-uns/ag-simep.