Mock Council of the European Union 2009

The British Council and European Commission Office in Northern Ireland ran the fifth mock Council of the European Union in the Senate Chamber, Parliament Buildings, Stormont. This year's event brought students from across Ireland together to debate topical EU issues such as climate change, energy security in Europe and the economic crisis. The day was chaired by Mike Smyth, who is one of Northern Ireland's two representatives on the European Economic & Social Committee. More info on www.britishcouncil.org/nireland

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