Board - University Simulation
President: Rafaella TSERTSIDES
Co-President: Elisavet SPITADAKI
Co-President: Alexandru VOLACU
Board - High School Simulation
President: Stavroula OUSTOGLOU
Co-President: Katy SIMITZIS
Co-President: Peter TERZIS
Brief description
The Union for the Mediterranean had been institutionalized by the Ministerial Summit, held in Marseille, France in 2008. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs decided to establish a Co-Presidency, a Joint Permanent Committee (comprised of diplomats from all member states) and a Secretariat. There is also a group of Senior Officials (mandated by the Foreign Ministers), who prepare the Ministerial Summits. The Ministerial Summits, along with the Senior Officials, undertake the necessary preparations for the bi-annual Summits of Heads of State and Government.
The states around the Mediterranean have achieved (through the Union and with the participation of the entire European Union) a reasonable minimum of political stability, freedom and pluralism. As they seek to enhance what has already been achieved, they also try to coordinate their policies in order to implement a sound macro-economic policy, which could inspire confidence among both domestic and foreign investors. Moreover, the Union focuses on protecting the environment and the maritime passages. Last but not least, the Union for the Mediterranean promotes the intercultural dialogue and seeks to strengthen the network of inter-state relations of civil societies.
From a more technical aspect, in a Ministerial Summit, each member state has one representative and one vote. The Council formed by the Ministers is being moderated by an Honorary President and the two Co-Presidents. Apart from the Ministers, the Council join observers (with debating and not voting rights) from neighboring states and IGOs and NGOs, depending on the issue at hand; Libya being a permanent observer.
Summit Meetings are summoned whenever issues of vital importance have to be addressed. Items discussed and decisions taken at meetings of the Council cover all aspects of the Union's activities and are frequently based on reports and recommendations prepared by subordinate committees at the Council's request. Equally, subjects may be raised by any one of the national representatives or by the Co-Presidents. Ministers inform and explain the views and policy decisions of their governments to their colleagues round the table. Conversely they report back to their governments on the views expressed and positions taken by other governments, informing them of new developments and keeping them abreast of movement towards consensus on important issues or areas where national positions diverge. Decisions are being made under Unanimity and Common Accord.
President: Rafaella TSERTSIDES
Co-President: Elisavet SPITADAKI
Co-President: Alexandru VOLACU
Board - High School Simulation
President: Stavroula OUSTOGLOU
Co-President: Katy SIMITZIS
Co-President: Peter TERZIS
Brief description
The Union for the Mediterranean had been institutionalized by the Ministerial Summit, held in Marseille, France in 2008. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs decided to establish a Co-Presidency, a Joint Permanent Committee (comprised of diplomats from all member states) and a Secretariat. There is also a group of Senior Officials (mandated by the Foreign Ministers), who prepare the Ministerial Summits. The Ministerial Summits, along with the Senior Officials, undertake the necessary preparations for the bi-annual Summits of Heads of State and Government.
The states around the Mediterranean have achieved (through the Union and with the participation of the entire European Union) a reasonable minimum of political stability, freedom and pluralism. As they seek to enhance what has already been achieved, they also try to coordinate their policies in order to implement a sound macro-economic policy, which could inspire confidence among both domestic and foreign investors. Moreover, the Union focuses on protecting the environment and the maritime passages. Last but not least, the Union for the Mediterranean promotes the intercultural dialogue and seeks to strengthen the network of inter-state relations of civil societies.
From a more technical aspect, in a Ministerial Summit, each member state has one representative and one vote. The Council formed by the Ministers is being moderated by an Honorary President and the two Co-Presidents. Apart from the Ministers, the Council join observers (with debating and not voting rights) from neighboring states and IGOs and NGOs, depending on the issue at hand; Libya being a permanent observer.
Summit Meetings are summoned whenever issues of vital importance have to be addressed. Items discussed and decisions taken at meetings of the Council cover all aspects of the Union's activities and are frequently based on reports and recommendations prepared by subordinate committees at the Council's request. Equally, subjects may be raised by any one of the national representatives or by the Co-Presidents. Ministers inform and explain the views and policy decisions of their governments to their colleagues round the table. Conversely they report back to their governments on the views expressed and positions taken by other governments, informing them of new developments and keeping them abreast of movement towards consensus on important issues or areas where national positions diverge. Decisions are being made under Unanimity and Common Accord.