24.09.2026
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Represent Estonia at ConSIMium 2027 in Brussels

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Would you like to step into the shoes of an EU decision-maker and experience first-hand how negotiations in the European Union actually work? The University of Tartu is looking for two students to represent the university and Estonia at ConSIMium 2027, a simulation of the EU decision-making process organised by the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union.

ConSIMium 2027 will take place in Brussels in February 2027, bringing together more than 160 students from all 27 EU Member States. Over two days, participants will negotiate in the actual meeting rooms of the Council of the European Union and the European Council, experiencing European decision-making from the inside.

Participants will step into the roles of:
  • Heads of State or Government;
  • ministers;
  • ambassadors to the EU;
  • national experts; or
  • journalists.
The simulation draws on real EU legislative issues and Member States’ negotiating positions, offering participants a unique opportunity to put their knowledge into practice and gain first-hand experience of European negotiations, diplomacy and decision-making.

Who can apply?

Applicants should:
  • be enrolled in a higher education programme at the time of ConSIMium;
  • have full rights as a citizen of an EU Member State;
  • not have participated in ConSIMium before;
  • have a good understanding of and strong interest in EU affairs;
  • be proficient in at least two official EU languages.
Applicants up to the age of 28 are preferred, and English proficiency at B2 level or above is considered an advantage.
We particularly welcome applications from students of political science, international relations and law, but students from other programmes are equally encouraged to apply if they have a strong interest in EU affairs and good analytical, communication and teamwork skills.

What does participation include?

The General Secretariat of the Council will cover travel to Brussels and accommodation. Selected participants will receive preparatory materials and take part in online training ahead of the simulation. All participants will also receive a certificate of participation.

How to apply

To apply, please send the following documents to Dr Stefano Braghiroli, ConSIMium Coordinator at the University of Tartu, at [email protected], by 4 October:

  • CV – maximum 3 pages;
  • Motivation letter – maximum 1 page.

In your motivation letter, please also indicate your nationality, age and the study programme in which you are currently enrolled.

Two students will be selected to join the Estonian delegation and represent the University of Tartu at ConSIMium 2027.

Interested in seeing what ConSIMium looks like in practice? Take a glimpse at previous editions on the Council of the European Union’s ConSIMium website.

ConSIMIUM 2026 experience

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Additional info
Stefano Braghiroli
Stefano Braghiroli
PhD (Political Sciences)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies
Associate Professor of European Studies, Teaching Excellence Ambassador, Programme Director for European Studies
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