European Council in Model UN

The European Council gathers the heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states, its own President and the Commission President. It sets the EU's political direction and priorities, usually by consensus, but passes no laws. In Model UN, each delegate plays one national leader and debates EU questions such as migration and enlargement.

  • 10 open now
  • 17 upcoming conferences
  • about 21 delegations
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  • 8 of 12 countries: on 92 to 99% of seat lists
  • 13 more seats in a typical simulation of 21

European Council applications closing soon

6 conferences close applications in the next 30 days. These close first.

More European Council conferences

11 more upcoming

  • International European School * Warsaw Model United Nations

    Feb 25–28, 2027 · Warsaw, Poland

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  • Amsterdam Model United Nations

    Nov 20–22, 2026 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • London School of Economics Model United Nations

    Jan 29–31, 2027 · London, United Kingdom

  • London International Model United Nations

    Feb 19–21, 2027 · London, United Kingdom

  • Sciences Po Strasbourg's Model United Nations

    Feb 25–28, 2027 · Strasbourg, France ·

  • Trojské Gymnázium Model United Nations

    Mar 19–22, 2027 · Prague, Czech Republic

  • Münster University International Model United Nations

    May 6–9, 2027 · Münster, Germany

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Where and when European Council conferences run

Poland, the United Kingdom and France host the most. November is the busiest month.

In 8 countries and online

Upcoming by month

4 in November 20262 open for applications now

2 of the 17 are for school students only and 7 for university students only; 2 are free. See all high school MUN conferences or university MUN conferences.

Most European Council conferences are in Poland, the United Kingdom and France.

European Council topics in Model UN

Of 254 European Council topics on mymun, 13% are about refugees and migration, 12% about economy and development and 7% about climate and environment.

ThemeShare of topics
  1. Refugees and migration 13%

    Example: Reforming the EU's Migration and Asylum Policy Amidst Continued Border Pressures, Europe Model United Nations

  2. Economy and development 12%

    Example: Promoting Sustainable Investments by Financial Institutions within the EU, France Model United Nations

  3. Climate and environment 7%

    Example: Energy security and the transition to renewable sources in a post-Russian gas era, Oak House School Model United Nations

  4. Cyber and AI 6%

    Example: Regulating the Use and Abuse of Artificial Intelligence in the EU, Catalonia Model United Nations

  5. Democracy and governance 4%

    Example: Preventing the spread of illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes, Vistula Model United Nations

Places named in European Council topics

  1. Ukraine 3%
  2. Balkans 2%
  3. China 2%
  4. Russia 2%
  5. Mediterranean 2%

Recent European Council topics

  1. Examining the future of Schengen during increasing border tensions

    Warsaw Model United Nations

  2. Addressing the Future of the United Kingdom and Its Nations in the European Union

    Wrocław Model United Nations

  3. From Partnership to Membership: Reassessing the Eastern Partnership in the Context of Ongoing EU Accession Processes

    Rhodes Model Regional Co-operation - University Edition

  4. The Impact of Recent United States Policy Changes on the European Union

    Jasienica Model United Nations

European Council countries in Model UN

Germany, France, Italy, Poland and Hungary appear on 95 to 99% of European Council seat lists on mymun. The European Council meets at least twice every six months, and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy takes part in its work.

  • 8 of 12 countries: on 92 to 99% of seat lists
  • 13 more seats in a typical simulation of 21

Most often seated

CountryShare of seat lists
  1. 1Germany99%
  2. 2France99%
  3. 3Italy98%
  4. 4Poland97%
  5. 5Hungary95%
  6. 6Netherlands95%
  7. 7Spain94%
  8. 8Czech Republic92%
  9. 9Finland92%
  10. 10Sweden92%
  11. 11Austria90%
  12. 12Belgium90%

Most requested

CountryShare of applicants
  1. 1France17%
  2. 2Germany14%
  3. 3Belgium8%
  4. 4Spain7%
  5. 5Italy7%
  6. 6Sweden7%
  7. 7Poland7%
  8. 8Netherlands6%
  9. 9Austria6%
  10. 10Finland5%
  11. 11Denmark5%
  12. 12Greece5%

How the European Council compares

Its rooms seat about 21, against 25 in UN.

CommitteeUpcomingOpen nowRoom sizeSchool onlyMost debated
European Council17102112%Refugees and migration
NATO42142345%Cyber and AI
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)57302533%Refugees and migration
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)146812142%Economy and development
UN Security Council (UNSC)3581871539%Armed conflicts

European Council in Model UN: questions and answers

How many delegates are in a European Council committee?

The European Council has 29 members, but only the 27 national leaders vote. European Council simulations on mymun seated about 21 delegations.

How is the European Council different from the Council of the EU?

The European Council gathers national leaders and sets the EU's direction without passing laws, while the Council of the EU gathers ministers by policy area and adopts EU laws with the European Parliament. The Council of Europe is a separate, 46-member human rights organization in Strasbourg, outside the EU.

Is the European Council a good committee for beginners?

Best for delegates who follow EU politics: positions rest on EU policy, such as the Pact on Migration and Asylum, whose rules have applied since June 2026.

What topics does the European Council debate in Model UN?

Top themes in 254 European Council topics on mymun: refugees and migration (13%), economy and development (12%) and climate and environment (7%).

Can school students join an European Council?

Yes. 10 of the 17 upcoming conferences with an European Council take high school delegates, and 2 are for school students only.

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Updated Nov 14, 2026