2027 West Coast Model EU

West Coast Model EU

March 5-6, 2027

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

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This event is open to participating, registered universities only. It is not a public event.

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The West Coast Model European Union is an annual simulation of a European Council summit, bringing together undergraduate students from across the United States and Canada. Students, in teams of two, play the roles of representatives of European Union Member State delegations. Participants negotiate two issues of concern for the country holding the Presidency.

Negotiation Topics

Prime Ministers/Heads of Government

1. EU Associate Membership – Establishment of an Intermediate Membership Status
2. European Sovereign Technology Fund

Sector Ministers

1. EU Decision-Making Reform Before Further Enlargement
2. EU Professional Qualifications Framework

For more detailed descriptions of the negotiation topics, please review the “Communication from the Presidency” linked below.

About the Model EU

• Model EU Event Description and FAQs 

Participating School Registration | Deadline November 15, 2026

Hotel (special event rate)

Graduate by Hilton Seattle
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, Washington, 98105
Event Rate: $179/night (single or double occupancy), March 5-7, 2027
[Link to hotel booking website]

West Coast Model EU Details

• Communication from the Presidency
• University Country Assignments | Coming in 2027
• PDF-Model EU Schedule 2027 | Coming in 2027
  • Model EU is typically scheduled 5:00-9:00pm on Friday and 8:00am-5:00pm on Saturday 
• Keynote Speaker | Coming in 2027

Rules and Guidelines

• Official Rules and Procedures
• Guidelines for Draft Resolutions
• Guidelines for Position Papers
• Judging Criteria

Student Paper Submissions

• View Position Papers
• SUBMIT YOUR PAPERS HERE (coming Winter 2027) 

At the University of Washington

• Model EU Dress Code (Business Formal via McMaster University)
• Seattle Transportation and Maps
• Model EU Venue
• Seattle Restaurants and Activities
• University of Washington Student Conduct Code

 

Resources on the European Union

• European Parliament Youth Hub Learning Resources
• European Union Governance & Policy Challenges Online Training
• European Union Principles, Countries, History webpage

 

This event is supported by: The Erasmus+ funded Jean Monnet Center of Excellence at UW, the Foster School of Business’ Global Business Center, the Jackson School of International Studies, the Center for European Studies, the UW EU Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, the Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, the UW Center for Global Studies, and attending universities.

For information on previous West Coast Model EU competitions, please click here.