2026 West Coast Model EU

West Coast Model EU

March 6-7, 2026

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

 

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WiFi information coming in 2026

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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.

Topics for the 2026 Model EU in brief:

• Heads of Government

  • HoG 1 – Coming in fall 2025

  • HoG 2 – Coming in fall 2025

• Sector Ministers

  • Minister 1 – Coming in fall 2025

  • Minister 2 – Coming in fall 2025

For a detailed description of these topics, please view the Communication from the Presidency below.

 

About the Model EU

• Model EU Event Description and FAQs 

 

University Registration and Fees

• University Registration and Country Request Form – Coming in fall 2025
• Registration Fees and Hotels – Coming in fall 2025

 

Hotels and Reimbursement

• Hotel Information – Graduate Seattle Hotel
  
• Hotel Roommate Matcher

 

West Coast Model EU Details

• Communication from the Presidency
• University Country Assignments
• Model EU Program
• Keynote Speaker: Coming in 2026
• Participating Universities
• Student Award Winners

 

Rules and Guidelines

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

 

Student Paper Submissions

• Submit Draft Resolutions – Due February 25, 2026
• Submit Position Papers – Due February 25, 2026

 

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.