A special learning opportunity was offered to students attending the elective course European Integration & Shipping through a guest lecture on the internal functioning of the Council of the European Union.
The Jean Monnet Chair in European Port Policy was honoured to welcome Mrs Manuela Mavroudi, Policy Officer at the Directorate-General for Competition of the Council of the European Union, who delivered an insightful and engaging presentation on the role, structure and decision-making processes of the Council.
The lecture combined theory with practise, as students participated in the interactive simulation exercise ”Minister for a day: Negotiating at 27”.
The exercise provided valuable insights into how the Council of the European Union works by allowing our students to step into the roles of national Ministers and engage in negotiations on the crucial topic of CO₂ emissions regulations for passenger cars.
By interacting with different groups, they experienced the complexity of EU decision-making in practice, including the challenge of balancing diverse interests, working under time pressure, and identifying priorities and strategies
This guest lecture forms part of the Jean Monnet chair in European Port Policy ongoing commitment to promoting excellence in teaching and research in European Port Policy and offering students valuable exposure to European institutions.
The Chair sincerely thanks Mrs Manuela Mavroudi for sharing her expertise and offering students such a valuable learning experience.
