The International Session in Frankfurt is divided into three sections: Teambuilding, Committee Work and General Assembly.

Teambuilding

Since working in a team with people you have not met before is always a great challenge, the session will start with a two-day training focusing on communication and group dynamics (Teambuilding). The youngsters will be given different tasks helping them to playfully overcome language barriers and to develop the principles and rules for cooperation in an international team.

Committee Work

During Committee Work the teenagers will subsequently concern themselves with current issues of European politics and compile their results in the form of a resolution written in English and French. Instead of the reproduction of existing opinions, the focus will be on the development of individually distinct visions, ideas and concepts.

General Assembly

The two-day General Assembly in the Paulskirche, Frankfurt, the cradle of German democracy, constitutes the highlight and the conclusion of the Session. The delegates will discuss their resolution in an open debate held in English and French. Each Committee will defend its own positions with the aim having its resolution carried by the general assembly. Those resolutions that are passed will be submitted to the European Parliament after the Session.

World Café

One important element of the programme will be the “World Café“.  The delegates will be confronted with external views on the European Union and will discuss economic, social and cultural issues. In this unique, innovative format, delegates will analyse the role of the European Union in a globalised world together with experts from politics, science and economy, representatives from NGOs, as well as local teenagers. Up to 350 participants with diverse backgrounds will exchange opinions about a topic that is of key importance for the European agenda. We expect numerous important guests who will – together with the extraordinary nature of this event – create significant public interest in this part of the Session.

Cultural Activities

The very broad session programme is full of further highlights such as a self-performed concert of the youngsters (EuroConcert) or the presentation of national traditions and culinary specialties of the different countries (EuroVillage).