20 students from 9 European countries attended the EMI’s first international Summer School from 13 to 19 September. The event was a great success not only due to the high level of the speakers involved but also to the quality of the students participating who proved to be very enthusiastic and open for debate!  
The countries represented were Armenia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Romania and the United Kingdom.

During their week in Brussels, the student had lectures on various themes such as the Future of Europe, Lobbying and Networking, EU Citizenship and Programs available to Youths. They met 27 speakers, among whom 4 MEPs (Andrew Duff, Carlos Coelho, Jo Leinen and Rainer Wieland), representatives of 3 European political parties (ELDR, EPP and PES), officials from the European Commission, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions as well as professionals working in Lobby and Civil Society organizations.

Visits to the European Parliament and EESC were also organized, and the students enjoyed some very good European restaurants every evening!

All in all, not only was the EMI Summer School a fantastic learning experience, but also a way to make new friends from all over Europe.

The EMI would like to thank the speakers who took the time to share their experience. We also thank the students for their energy and lively debates!

Follow-up
The EMI will be organising a number of similar Trainings next year, with the support of its National Councils and of the students of this year’s edition who have volunteered to help. More information will be posted in due time.

Contact
For any questions, please contact Marie-Laurence Jacquemin at the following address: mljacquemin@europeanmovement.eu

Documents
Agenda Summer School 2010