European Union Promotes Leadership Training for Argentine University Students

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Argentine university students from the provinces of Tucuman, Jujuy, Salta, Corrientes, Santa Fe, and La Rioja participated in a leadership training program promoted by the European Union Delegation in Argentina. On June 5 and 6, 60 students took part in the Model EU program, which aims to build bridges through public diplomacy and provide an immersive educational experience. The program allows participants to understand the workings of the European Union institutions and exercise leadership, negotiation, and public speaking skills.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Model EU program is a leadership training initiative promoted by the European Union Delegation in Argentina, which aims to build bridges through public diplomacy and provide an immersive educational experience.
  • The program offers university students the opportunity to understand the workings of the European Union institutions and exercise leadership, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
  • The 60 selected students were required to complete pre-qualification training with virtual sessions, which included instruction on research methodology, diplomatic negotiation skills, and leadership in debate settings.
  • The in-person simulation was held at UNSTA headquarters and the Honorable Legislature of the province of Tucuman, and included a general debate, document preparation, committee discussion, and the final vote to adopt the new public policy.
  • The program's thematic focus was on the EU-Mercosur Agreement, which encompasses economic opportunities, shared commitments to democracy, sustainable development, human rights, and innovation.
  • Deputy Ambassador Eran Nagan held meetings with the governor and lieutenant governor of the province, Osvaldo Jaldo and Miguel Angel Acevedo, and with the mayor of San Miguel de Tucuman, Rossana Chahla.
  • The program was coordinated and led by the Secretariat of International and Business Relations, part of the Ministry of Government and Justice of the Government of Tucuman, together with the Voces Jovenes group.

Statistics:

  • 60 university students from different provinces participated in the Model EU program.
  • The program was held on June 5 and 6, 2025.
  • The participants completed pre-qualification training with virtual sessions.
  • The in-person simulation was held at UNSTA headquarters and the Honorable Legislature of the province of Tucuman.

Sources:

  • European Union External Action Service
  • Universidad del Norte Santo Tomas de Aquino
  • Ministry of Government and Justice of the Government of Tucuman
  • Secretariat of International and Business Relations of the Ministry of Government and Justice of the Government of Tucuman
  • Voces Jovenes group