- 120min
- free
- 20+
- English
Description
The Europa Experience Simulation Game immerses participants in a realistic simulation of the European Parliament’s decision-making process. Participants adopt roles of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), engage in political discussions, negotiate compromises, and vote on legislative proposals, thereby gaining practical insights into European democratic processes.
Method & Activity Information.
- Difficulty: Medium
- Session location: Hybrid
- Test date: 14/04/2025
- Duration: 120min
- Costs: free
- Materials used: Computers, phones, TV screens
- Youth participated: 20
- Registration: none
Case Description
Participants undertook roles as MEPs from different political groups and countries, navigating realistic EU legislative procedures on current issues such as climate policy, digital transformation, and youth employment.
Stakeholders
Youth participants, Educational institutions, Youth organizations, Needs & requirements, Enhanced understanding of EU institutions, Improved youth engagement in European democracy, Experiential learning of decision-making and negotiation
Problems
– Limited youth understanding of the EU legislative process
– Low participation in European democratic processes
Topic & themes
The simulation focused on EU legislative processes, democratic decision-making, negotiation skills, and political representation, emphasizing practical civic education.
Method Usage
Context: Educational
Country & City: Tallinn, Estonia
Target group: 14+
Method & Activity Feedback
simulation, europe, engaging, european parliament
Facilitator
Category
Likert-7 AVG
Description
Effectiveness
7
How well the method supported learning and allowed flexible adjustments to improve outcomes.
Efficiency
7
How smoothly the method functioned in the given setting (online or physical), with minimal issues.
Learnability
6
How easily the method could be understood and tailored to different participant groups.
Enjoyability
7
The facilitator’s and participants’ enjoyment, including engagement through gamified elements.
Adaptability
7
The facilitator’s ability to modify the method to suit participant needs and session dynamics.
Feedback (recommendation)
7
The facilitator’s confidence in recommending the method and their belief in its value for future use.
Observer
Category
Likert-7 AVG
Description
Engagement & Participation
7
Observers’ impression of how involved and motivated participants were during the activity.
Comprehension & Knowledge
6
Evidence that participants grasped key concepts and could apply or articulate their learning.
Game Mechanics & Functionality
7
How well the method’s rules, tools, and rewards functioned and supported the learning experience.
Participant Experience
Category
Likert-7 AVG
Description
Enjoyment
3.5
How much participants liked the activity and whether they would want to engage with similar methods again.
Usability
4.7
How clearly the activity was presented and how easy it was to complete with confidence.
Learnability
4.2
Whether the activity helped participants learn new things, feel more confident, and stay interested in the topic.
Recommendation score
3.8
Whether participants would recommend this method to others based on their overall experience.
Positive
Facilitator observed high engagement levels, noting effective participant interaction and valuable experiential learning outcomes, closely mirroring real-life EU parliamentary activities.
“‘The experience was outside my comfort zone, but it helped me fully understand the stress and what MEPs feel.”
Negative
The complexity of procedures required considerable facilitator preparation and clear guidance to avoid participant confusion during complex legislative processes.
“It could have been a bit shorter.”
Suggestions & tips
Prepare some background information on the European institutions and what they do, especially the European Parliament. Prepare some extra time to also see the Interactive area in the centre. Make sure to book your visit in advance!
https://visiting.europarl.europa.eu/en/visitor-offer/other-locations/europa-experience
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