Once again this year, several students specialising in Economics and Social Sciences (SES) had the opportunity to take part in a simulation of the European Parliament in Berlin. This immersive experience enabled them to gain a deeper understanding of how the European institution operates through hands-on practice: drafting legislative texts, working on often demanding amendments, negotiating compromises, and discovering the influence of different political groups.
Each participant represented a real Member of the European Parliament, assigned by random draw. They were therefore required to defend the positions of that representative while taking into account their political orientation and the interests of their group. The students were then divided into thematic committees (taxation, imports, health, environment, etc.) and worked in several languages — French, English and German. This multilingual dimension strengthened the realism of the simulation and highlighted the importance of international cooperation in European decision-making.
The 2026 edition of the Berlin Euro Parliament took place from March 25 to 27 at the Lycée français de Berlin. Over three days, around 250 students aged 15 to 18, representing more than a dozen schools from eight countries (Germany, Canada, Spain, Georgia, Greece, Austria, Poland and the United Kingdom), took part in this full-scale simulation of the European Parliament.
The Berlin Euro Parliament is a model of how the European Parliament operates, reproduced on a smaller scale as faithfully as possible: the organisation of institutions, parliamentary procedures, political positioning of states, and reflection on major international issues.
This project also provided an opportunity to develop essential skills such as public speaking, argumentation, and active listening.
Congratulations to all participants, and special recognition to Nicolas and Sophie (Year 12), whose draft proposals were selected and who successfully fulfilled their roles as rapporteurs!
