EuroSim 2005:EuroSim 2005:Guide to the ProgramGuide to the Program

Preparing For EuroSimPreparing For EuroSimBegin by firstBegin by first learning about the ENP by using the Power Point learning about the ENP by using the Power Point presentation providedpresentation provided– It would be best to start with thisIt would be best to start with this– Supplement that with the FAQ & key documents found on the Commission’s ENP Supplement that with the FAQ & key documents found on the Commission’s ENP

web site web site http://europa.eu.int/comm/world/enp/index_en.htmhttp://europa.eu.int/comm/world/enp/index_en.htm

Refer to the Detailed ProgramRefer to the Detailed Program– Refer to the Grid that summarizes thisRefer to the Grid that summarizes this– Note the standard format for meeting/groupings & the leadership positions for Note the standard format for meeting/groupings & the leadership positions for

these (e.g., Chairs)these (e.g., Chairs)– Note the non-standard formats/groupings, who should attend these, and the Note the non-standard formats/groupings, who should attend these, and the

leadership positions for theseleadership positions for these

Consult the other supporting documents:Consult the other supporting documents:– Generic Listing of Alter-EgosGeneric Listing of Alter-Egos– Listing of Standard GroupingsListing of Standard Groupings– Templates for Main Work Products of EuroSimTemplates for Main Work Products of EuroSim

ENPI RegulationENPI RegulationAction PlansAction PlansEP ResolutionEP ResolutionPresidency Conclusions (European Council)Presidency Conclusions (European Council)

EuroSim & the ENPEuroSim & the ENPAs you know, the theme for EuroSim 2005 is the As you know, the theme for EuroSim 2005 is the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP)European Neighborhood Policy (ENP)– The detailed power point presentation is available on this and should The detailed power point presentation is available on this and should

be examined firstbe examined first

Eurosim will simulate the drafting of each of the two Eurosim will simulate the drafting of each of the two main features of the real-world ENP:main features of the real-world ENP:– The European Neighborhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)The European Neighborhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)

This is the ENP’s comprehensive funding instrument This is the ENP’s comprehensive funding instrument – The ENP Actions Plans for each ENP partnerThe ENP Actions Plans for each ENP partner

These express policy-specific goals and initiatives for the ENP partner These express policy-specific goals and initiatives for the ENP partner states and the EUstates and the EU

This Guide Helps Explain:This Guide Helps Explain:– The purpose of EuroSim; The purpose of EuroSim; – How the EU’s various institutions will be simulated;How the EU’s various institutions will be simulated;– The main work products of EuroSim;The main work products of EuroSim;

The ENPI regulation, Action Plans, EP Resolution, and the Presidency The ENPI regulation, Action Plans, EP Resolution, and the Presidency Conclusions of the European CouncilConclusions of the European Council

– The standard & non-standard formats for meetings; andThe standard & non-standard formats for meetings; and– The nature of activity on each day of the EuroSim programThe nature of activity on each day of the EuroSim program

How Realistic is EuroSim?How Realistic is EuroSim?EuroSim is an exercise in experiential learningEuroSim is an exercise in experiential learning that helps students to that helps students to better understand the EU by actively preparing for, participating in, and better understand the EU by actively preparing for, participating in, and reflecting upon a simulation of EU decision-makingreflecting upon a simulation of EU decision-makingEuroSim is also intended to build valuable social skillsEuroSim is also intended to build valuable social skills related to related to communication, teamwork, diplomacy and negotiationcommunication, teamwork, diplomacy and negotiationEuroSim also promote better trans-Atlantic RelationsEuroSim also promote better trans-Atlantic Relations by bringing by bringing together students from the US and Europetogether students from the US and EuropeAs is the case with any student simulation, there are a variety of reasons As is the case with any student simulation, there are a variety of reasons why why EuroSim is not a perfectly realistic simulation of the actual EUEuroSim is not a perfectly realistic simulation of the actual EUAmong these Reasons areAmong these Reasons are::– The need to fit everything into less than four full daysThe need to fit everything into less than four full days– The need to have all activity start and end at roughly the same timeThe need to have all activity start and end at roughly the same time– The need to keep all students involved in interesting work most of the The need to keep all students involved in interesting work most of the

timetime– The need to deal with different levels of students’ understanding about The need to deal with different levels of students’ understanding about

the EU, including its legal basis and the formal workingsthe EU, including its legal basis and the formal workings– The need to bring different students in contact with each otherThe need to bring different students in contact with each other

Simulating the EU’s InstitutionsSimulating the EU’s InstitutionsCouncil of MinistersCouncil of Ministers– In reality, the ENP is handled by the Council on GA-ERIn reality, the ENP is handled by the Council on GA-ER– At Eurosim, work will be shared with two other versions of the Council (JHA & At Eurosim, work will be shared with two other versions of the Council (JHA &

Environment), as well as COREPEREnvironment), as well as COREPEREuropean CouncilEuropean Council– Along with playing its realistic role in adopting Conclusions (drafted by the Along with playing its realistic role in adopting Conclusions (drafted by the

Council Presidency), which guide the work of the Council & Commission, this Council Presidency), which guide the work of the Council & Commission, this body will also handle parts of ENPI related to CFSP (e.g., “Political Dialogue”)body will also handle parts of ENPI related to CFSP (e.g., “Political Dialogue”)

CommissionCommission– The Commission will play a key role, which is realisticThe Commission will play a key role, which is realistic– EuroSim will simulate the Commissioners who handle the ENP in reality, as well EuroSim will simulate the Commissioners who handle the ENP in reality, as well

as those who would normally attend the European Council, as well as the as those who would normally attend the European Council, as well as the versions of the Council to be simulated at EuroSim versions of the Council to be simulated at EuroSim

– We will also simulate members of the Commission’s ENP Task ForceWe will also simulate members of the Commission’s ENP Task ForceEuropean ParliamentEuropean Parliament– Eurosim will not simulate the entire EP – only the work of the relevant EP Eurosim will not simulate the entire EP – only the work of the relevant EP

committee for RNP, the Foreign Affairs Committeecommittee for RNP, the Foreign Affairs CommitteeAt EuroSim, this will contain about a third of its normal membershipAt EuroSim, this will contain about a third of its normal membership

– However, this membership reflects the distribution of party-group strengths However, this membership reflects the distribution of party-group strengths found in the actual committee, as well as in the EP as a wholefound in the actual committee, as well as in the EP as a whole

– Thus, we will assume the that voting in the EP committee would be mirrored by Thus, we will assume the that voting in the EP committee would be mirrored by voting in the EP plenary, though we will not simulate the latter at EuroSim voting in the EP plenary, though we will not simulate the latter at EuroSim

The ENPIThe ENPIAs in reality:As in reality:The ENPI will take the form a legislative regulationThe ENPI will take the form a legislative regulationA draft of this will be proposed by the Commission (before Eurosim)A draft of this will be proposed by the Commission (before Eurosim)– Using the template provided & limited to the policy areas indicated on thisUsing the template provided & limited to the policy areas indicated on this

Debated by both the EP & the Council & subject to the co-decision procedureDebated by both the EP & the Council & subject to the co-decision procedureIn the EP Committee, a In the EP Committee, a “rapporteur”“rapporteur” will be assigned the task of drafting the will be assigned the task of drafting the EP’s “Opinion” in the form of a “report,” which will take her nameEP’s “Opinion” in the form of a “report,” which will take her name– This report can be brief but will contain the EP’s suggested amendments to This report can be brief but will contain the EP’s suggested amendments to

the Commission’s proposal and justifications for each changesthe Commission’s proposal and justifications for each changesUnlike reality:Unlike reality:Work on the regulation will be divided upWork on the regulation will be divided up and debate on by several versions and debate on by several versions of the Council, rather than just the GA-ER Councilof the Council, rather than just the GA-ER CouncilThe ENPI regulation will deal with policy-specific programs & goals, rather than The ENPI regulation will deal with policy-specific programs & goals, rather than being generic and leaving specifics to the action plans, as in realitybeing generic and leaving specifics to the action plans, as in reality– The actual draft regulation proposed by the Commission can be examined on The actual draft regulation proposed by the Commission can be examined on

the ENP’s web site (under documents)the ENP’s web site (under documents)The EP Committee will simply vote to adopt the reportThe EP Committee will simply vote to adopt the report– A legislative resolution containing the amendments and reasons will A legislative resolution containing the amendments and reasons will not not be be

drafted and debated/voted upon in an EP plenary session, as in realitydrafted and debated/voted upon in an EP plenary session, as in realityThe process will end not with the regulation being passed by both the EP The process will end not with the regulation being passed by both the EP and Council (e.g., after compromise in a Conciliation Committee)and Council (e.g., after compromise in a Conciliation Committee)– Instead, Eurosim will end with the European Council adopting the Presidency Instead, Eurosim will end with the European Council adopting the Presidency

Conclusions, which will refer to both the Council & EP versions of the Conclusions, which will refer to both the Council & EP versions of the regulation & the potential for compromise regulation & the potential for compromise

The ENP Action PlansThe ENP Action PlansAs in realityAs in realityThere will be action plans for There will be action plans for eacheach of the ENP partners, though there may be of the ENP partners, though there may be some similarities among thesesome similarities among theseThese will be negotiated between the ENP partners and the CommissionThese will be negotiated between the ENP partners and the CommissionThe Council Presidency will be involvedThe Council Presidency will be involvedThe action plans will have three main partsThe action plans will have three main parts– Compare the template provided with actual action plans on the ENP web siteCompare the template provided with actual action plans on the ENP web site

Libya and Belarus are excluded form ENP negotiationsLibya and Belarus are excluded form ENP negotiations

Unlike in realityUnlike in realityTalks will not be held bilaterally between one ENP partner and the EU, Talks will not be held bilaterally between one ENP partner and the EU, represented by the Commissionrepresented by the Commission– Instead, discussions will be arranged in two groups of ENP partners & Instead, discussions will be arranged in two groups of ENP partners &

Commission membersCommission members

Not every policy area of the actual ENP will be covered in the action plansNot every policy area of the actual ENP will be covered in the action plansThere will be no final approval or monitoring by the Association or Cooperation There will be no final approval or monitoring by the Association or Cooperation Councils for each ENP partnerCouncils for each ENP partnerEgypt, Algeria, Lebanon, & Armenia are excludedEgypt, Algeria, Lebanon, & Armenia are excluded– In reality, the EU is making progress with these ENP partners, the EuroSim In reality, the EU is making progress with these ENP partners, the EuroSim

Commission already has enough to handle with 10 possible actions plansCommission already has enough to handle with 10 possible actions plans

EP ResolutionEP ResolutionThe EP Committee will start work on a The EP Committee will start work on a non-legislative resolutionnon-legislative resolution after its work after its work on the ENPI regulation is completedon the ENPI regulation is completed– There will be new rapporteur assigned to the task of drafting this resolutionThere will be new rapporteur assigned to the task of drafting this resolution– This will entail a “report,” containing a “motion for an EP resolution”This will entail a “report,” containing a “motion for an EP resolution”

This will give the EP a chance to express its views on the ENP in general, This will give the EP a chance to express its views on the ENP in general, contents of the actions, and/or the issue of the EU’s ultimate contents of the actions, and/or the issue of the EU’s ultimate boundaries/membershipboundaries/membership– The European Council will also be considering this issueThe European Council will also be considering this issue

As in reality:As in reality:This will entail the EP’s views on a subject, but not constitute a binding opinion This will entail the EP’s views on a subject, but not constitute a binding opinion containing legislative amendments that the Council must considercontaining legislative amendments that the Council must consider– It is common for the EP to study and draft reports and resolutions on various It is common for the EP to study and draft reports and resolutions on various

subjects – doing so on its own initiativesubjects – doing so on its own initiative– The actual drafting of reports & resolutions is handled by a rapporteurThe actual drafting of reports & resolutions is handled by a rapporteur

The EP hopes its resolution will influence the views and actions of the The EP hopes its resolution will influence the views and actions of the Commission, the Council, EU member states, or othersCommission, the Council, EU member states, or othersUnlike in realityUnlike in realityAs with work on the ENPI, it is not possible for EuroSim to simulate the EP As with work on the ENPI, it is not possible for EuroSim to simulate the EP plenary (i.e., whole EP), which would normally vote on the resolution after it has plenary (i.e., whole EP), which would normally vote on the resolution after it has been approved by the committeebeen approved by the committeeThere will likely be no time for the EP to include an explanatory statement in the There will likely be no time for the EP to include an explanatory statement in the report, so all the important details should go into the resolution itselfreport, so all the important details should go into the resolution itself– Suggestions and reasons can be included in its preamble or operative clausesSuggestions and reasons can be included in its preamble or operative clauses

Presidency ConclusionsPresidency ConclusionsThe adoption of these will serve as the end of EuroSimThe adoption of these will serve as the end of EuroSimRegarding the ENPI, these will indicate whether the Member Regarding the ENPI, these will indicate whether the Member States agree to accept the EP’s Opinion or whether a States agree to accept the EP’s Opinion or whether a conciliation committee should be formed to resolve conciliation committee should be formed to resolve differences between the Council & the EPdifferences between the Council & the EP– Though this conciliation phase will not happen at EuroSimThough this conciliation phase will not happen at EuroSim

Regarding the action plans, the Conclusions will entail Regarding the action plans, the Conclusions will entail comments and perhaps an endorsement (which is realistic)comments and perhaps an endorsement (which is realistic)– It is also possible for these Conclusions to entail a consensus to It is also possible for these Conclusions to entail a consensus to

initiate negotiations on action plans with Libya or Belarusinitiate negotiations on action plans with Libya or Belarus

The Presidency Conclusions will also entail the Member The Presidency Conclusions will also entail the Member States’ consensus on the issue of the EU’s ultimate States’ consensus on the issue of the EU’s ultimate boundaries/membershipboundaries/membershipThe final session of the European Council will also entail The final session of the European Council will also entail statements by the Presidents of the EP and the Commission, statements by the Presidents of the EP and the Commission, as well as the Council’s High Representative for CFSPas well as the Council’s High Representative for CFSP

Standard Format for MeetingsStandard Format for MeetingsGiven the nature of EuroSim as discussed above, most of the work over the four Given the nature of EuroSim as discussed above, most of the work over the four days will be conducted by students working in eight groupsdays will be conducted by students working in eight groups– The Chairs for these groups are indicated on the program when they first The Chairs for these groups are indicated on the program when they first

meet on Thursday evening – these Chairs stay the same throughout EuroSimmeet on Thursday evening – these Chairs stay the same throughout EuroSim1.1. General Affairs & External Relations CouncilGeneral Affairs & External Relations Council2.2. Justice & Home Affairs CouncilJustice & Home Affairs Council3.3. Environment CouncilEnvironment Council4.4. Committee of Permanent RepresentativesCommittee of Permanent Representatives

• COREPER II – Ambassador levelCOREPER II – Ambassador level5.5. European CouncilEuropean Council6.6. EP Committee on Foreign AffairsEP Committee on Foreign Affairs7.7. ““Joint” meeting of Euro-Med ENP partners with the Commission Task Force Joint” meeting of Euro-Med ENP partners with the Commission Task Force

• In reality, no such multi-national negotiating body existsIn reality, no such multi-national negotiating body exists• In reality, there are annual meetings of the Euro-Med Foreign Ministers, In reality, there are annual meetings of the Euro-Med Foreign Ministers,

bilateral meetings with the EU in Association Councils, and bilateral meetings with the EU in Association Councils, and bilateral bilateral negotiations on the action plansnegotiations on the action plans

8.8. ““Joint” meeting of ENP partners in Eastern Europe & Southern Caucasus (EE/SC) Joint” meeting of ENP partners in Eastern Europe & Southern Caucasus (EE/SC) with the Commission Task Force with the Commission Task Force • In reality, no such multi-national negotiating body existsIn reality, no such multi-national negotiating body exists• In reality, there are bilateral meetings in the Cooperation Councils and In reality, there are bilateral meetings in the Cooperation Councils and

bilateral bilateral negotiations on the action plansnegotiations on the action plans

Non-Standard FormatsNon-Standard FormatsSeveral sessions are arranged that bring together key alter egos or Several sessions are arranged that bring together key alter egos or various standard groupings for special sessionsvarious standard groupings for special sessions

– The Chairs for these groups are indicated on the program The Chairs for these groups are indicated on the program In a few cases, these non-standard formats reflects realityIn a few cases, these non-standard formats reflects reality

– In many cases, they do not, as no such grouping actually existIn many cases, they do not, as no such grouping actually existThen, why do this at EuroSim? Because this allows:Then, why do this at EuroSim? Because this allows:

1.1. Participants to meet an work with as many other students as possibleParticipants to meet an work with as many other students as possible2.2. Country delegations, the Commission, and Council Secretariat the Country delegations, the Commission, and Council Secretariat the

opportunity to meet together and coordinate their effortsopportunity to meet together and coordinate their efforts3.3. All groupings and key alter egos to learn about what is going on All groupings and key alter egos to learn about what is going on

elsewhere in the simulation and react appropriatelyelsewhere in the simulation and react appropriately– This kind of “communication” indeed occurs in reality through:This kind of “communication” indeed occurs in reality through:

Formal meetings or memosFormal meetings or memosPublication of official documents of various kindsPublication of official documents of various kindsMedia reportsMedia reportsInformal (unofficial) meetings or conversationsInformal (unofficial) meetings or conversations

EuroSim Begins: ThursdayEuroSim Begins: ThursdayAfter the Opening Banquet, all participants will meet togetherAfter the Opening Banquet, all participants will meet together– The European Student Director will present the program & take questionsThe European Student Director will present the program & take questions

The European Student Director will also play the role of Deputy Secretary The European Student Director will also play the role of Deputy Secretary General of the Council SecretariatGeneral of the Council Secretariat

The Simulation then starts with two sets of organizational meetings: The Simulation then starts with two sets of organizational meetings: First, in a non-standard format & then in the standard formatFirst, in a non-standard format & then in the standard format– Note that program indicates the Chair for each meeting and the tasks at handNote that program indicates the Chair for each meeting and the tasks at hand– Note that there is a simulation of the Association & Cooperation Councils, Note that there is a simulation of the Association & Cooperation Councils,

which are, in reality, held only bilaterally between each state & the EUwhich are, in reality, held only bilaterally between each state & the EUThe sections & articlesThe sections & articles noted on the program refer to parts of the action noted on the program refer to parts of the action plans & the ENPI regulations found on the templates provides for theseplans & the ENPI regulations found on the templates provides for these

Before EuroSim, the Commission will produce a proposal for the ENPI Before EuroSim, the Commission will produce a proposal for the ENPI regulation based on the template for thisregulation based on the template for thisDuring EuroSim, the Action Plans will be drafted by the Commission and During EuroSim, the Action Plans will be drafted by the Commission and the ENP partners based on the template for thesethe ENP partners based on the template for these

Note the special way “A-Points” are handled at EuroSimNote the special way “A-Points” are handled at EuroSim– In reality, Council sessions are preceded by COREPER meetings, which In reality, Council sessions are preceded by COREPER meetings, which

identify areas of consensus & items which the Council does not need to identify areas of consensus & items which the Council does not need to discuss (A-Points), as well as items needing debate by the Council (B-points)discuss (A-Points), as well as items needing debate by the Council (B-points)

At Eurosim, the Council will determine its own A-points (matters that do At Eurosim, the Council will determine its own A-points (matters that do not seem controversial) & pass these down to COREPER for polishingnot seem controversial) & pass these down to COREPER for polishingThis process begins Thursday & continues throughout EuroSimThis process begins Thursday & continues throughout EuroSim

Eurosim Continues: FridayEurosim Continues: FridayThis day begins with a lengthy session for all standard groupings, when This day begins with a lengthy session for all standard groupings, when work on the ENP will really get goingwork on the ENP will really get goingNote: As the day proceeds, there will be two opportunities for the Note: As the day proceeds, there will be two opportunities for the European Council to obtain additional agenda items:European Council to obtain additional agenda items:– From COEREPER, after its morning meetingFrom COEREPER, after its morning meeting– From the mid-day meeting of all EU country delegationsFrom the mid-day meeting of all EU country delegations

The Council may also determine additional agenda items for COREPER The Council may also determine additional agenda items for COREPER – i.e., non controversial items - A-Points– i.e., non controversial items - A-Points– All of this is designed to insure that all parts of the ENPI Regulation are All of this is designed to insure that all parts of the ENPI Regulation are

handled most effectively and at the proper level of political authorityhandled most effectively and at the proper level of political authorityDuring the last meetings in the standard format, the Chair of each During the last meetings in the standard format, the Chair of each grouping should consider whether sufficient progress is being made and grouping should consider whether sufficient progress is being made and plan to adjust accordingly on Saturdayplan to adjust accordingly on SaturdayAlong with the simulation activities, this day will feature Q&A sessions Along with the simulation activities, this day will feature Q&A sessions by expert witnesses (e.g., professors, researchers, etc.,)by expert witnesses (e.g., professors, researchers, etc.,)This day concludes with a reception featuring an academic poster This day concludes with a reception featuring an academic poster session by students on their research projectssession by students on their research projects– More information about this will be coming soonMore information about this will be coming soon

EuroSim Continues: SaturdayEuroSim Continues: SaturdayThis day begins with meetings in the non-standard format, intended to This day begins with meetings in the non-standard format, intended to allow allow planning and coordinationplanning and coordination for the last sessions of EuroSim for the last sessions of EuroSimNote: During the first session, the Note: During the first session, the EP Committee must finish work and EP Committee must finish work and vote on its Opinionvote on its Opinion for the ENPI Regulation for the ENPI Regulation– For this, the For this, the Rapporteur should prepare a brief report Rapporteur should prepare a brief report that contains the EP that contains the EP

Committee’s amendments to the Commission proposal for the ENPI Committee’s amendments to the Commission proposal for the ENPI regulation, as well as a justification for each (see the template provided)regulation, as well as a justification for each (see the template provided)

– The EP Committee will then vote on whether to adopt the reportThe EP Committee will then vote on whether to adopt the reportAs noted above, there will be no legislative resolution drafted containing As noted above, there will be no legislative resolution drafted containing the report’s suggestions, as would be the case in realitythe report’s suggestions, as would be the case in reality

– The final, edited version of the report must be provided to the Commission The final, edited version of the report must be provided to the Commission President & Council Secretariat by lunch timePresident & Council Secretariat by lunch time

During the afternoon, the Councils, European Council and During the afternoon, the Councils, European Council and COREPER will consider the EP’s OpinionCOREPER will consider the EP’s Opinion– Each body will consider just those parts of the EP’s Opinion that are pertinent Each body will consider just those parts of the EP’s Opinion that are pertinent

to their own work on the ENPI regulationto their own work on the ENPI regulation– A rejection of the EP’s suggested amendments implies that Council & EP will A rejection of the EP’s suggested amendments implies that Council & EP will

likely have to initiate a Conciliation Committee to resolve their differenceslikely have to initiate a Conciliation Committee to resolve their differencesMeanwhile, the EP Committee will start work on its non-legislative Meanwhile, the EP Committee will start work on its non-legislative resolution regarding the action plans and issue of the EU’s ultimate resolution regarding the action plans and issue of the EU’s ultimate boundaries/membershipboundaries/membershipThe two groups of ENP states must finish work on the action plansThe two groups of ENP states must finish work on the action plans

EuroSim Concludes: SundayEuroSim Concludes: SundayNote that the breaks between sessions on this day are a bit longer to Note that the breaks between sessions on this day are a bit longer to allow for documents to be prepared and sharedallow for documents to be prepared and sharedOn this day, most meetings are held in non-standard formatOn this day, most meetings are held in non-standard formatStudents should be careful to note of:Students should be careful to note of:– Where they are supposed to meet each sessionWhere they are supposed to meet each session– The tasks noted on the detailed program for each session The tasks noted on the detailed program for each session

By noon, the EP, EU ministers & COREPER must finish their workBy noon, the EP, EU ministers & COREPER must finish their workNote that part of the session of the GA-ER Council will be held in an Note that part of the session of the GA-ER Council will be held in an informal format, known as “Gymnich,” named for the German castle informal format, known as “Gymnich,” named for the German castle where it was first usedwhere it was first used– This format allows the participation of the ENP Foreign MinistersThis format allows the participation of the ENP Foreign Ministers– The meetings of the European Council & COREPER will also entail an The meetings of the European Council & COREPER will also entail an

informal format, allowing participation of the ENP partnersinformal format, allowing participation of the ENP partnersAfter noon, there will be a simulated meeting of an “Enlarged After noon, there will be a simulated meeting of an “Enlarged European Conference”European Conference”– Note: in reality a “European Conference” was held in Athens in April of 2003 Note: in reality a “European Conference” was held in Athens in April of 2003

upon the signing of the Accession Treaty, attended by HOGs from the 15 EU upon the signing of the Accession Treaty, attended by HOGs from the 15 EU members and 10 acceding statesmembers and 10 acceding states

EuroSim 2005 ends with the European CouncilEuroSim 2005 ends with the European Council– This will feature only statements, with no debate or discussionThis will feature only statements, with no debate or discussion– Statements will be read by key figuresStatements will be read by key figures– The Council President will read its Conclusions & call for a vote on them The Council President will read its Conclusions & call for a vote on them