What is it about?

“Building the EU” is an interactive workshop entirely in English that simulates the process of a country joining the European Union.

Participants will step into the heart of EU accession negotiations and engage with key topics such as:

• The      Copenhagen Criteria.

• Rule of law and fundamental rights.

• Economic and environmental reforms.

• The role of EU institutions.

• Political compromise and European governance.

Why participate?

You will:

• gain a concrete understanding of how EU enlargement works.

• develop negotiation and public speaking skills.

• challenge yourself in an international environment.

• engage directly with experts in EU law.

• experience hands-on learning beyond traditional lectures.

How is the workshop structured?

1. Introductory session led by an EU law expert on accession procedures and the Copenhagen Criteria.

2. Role assignment and delegation preparation.

3. Simulation of negotiations on selected chapters of the acquis.

4. Unexpected developments to make the experience dynamic and realistic.

5. Final debriefing and collective discussion.

Guest Speakers

• SUSANNA VILLANI: Researcher in EU Law at the Department of Legal Studies, holds a PhD from UNED and specializes in EU constitutional law, enlargement policy, and the rule of law.

• GIULIA MAIO: PhD Candidate in EU Law at the Department of Legal Studies, focuses her research on EU integration and rule of law issues.