“S(t)imulating Democracy” is a workshop that explores how role-playing European institutions can bring democracy to life in high schools. Many students find the European Union distant or difficult to understand, but simulations turn the classroom into a hands-on laboratory for citizenship. Instead of just listening to lectures, students take on roles as leaders to learn how laws and decisions are actually made through debate and the search for compromise. In reference to the Council of Europe’s Framework (RFCDC), we will examine how these simulations cultivate key democratic values, including respect, cooperation, and openness.
Ultimately, this workshop will serve as the starting point for a wider initiative leading to an Erasmus+ application (KA154 Youth Participation) gathering members of EUNET.
Event Details:
📅 Date: May 27, 2026
🕙 Time: 15:00 – 17:00 CET
About the instructor
Julien Pea has been the Director of the Europe House in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté since 2013. This public agency runs 2 official EU information centres, members of the official EU – Europe Direct network. Julien Pea has a long experience in communication, project management and PR related to European affairs. He is also a member of the “Cercle Erasmus” (French national Agency steering committee) and a proud cofounder of Erasmus Student Network France. Julien Pea holds a Master in English studies and cultural mediation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julien-pea-6582892a/
