Can You See the (Euro)Vision? The Founding of the EU, 1991
The Maastricht Treaty is on the horizon, but the path to European integration is anything but certain. In this committee, delegates will step into the roles of key policymakers in December 1991 as they negotiate the economic and political future of Europe. With the Soviet Union dissolving and global markets transforming, the European Communities face critical questions: Should member states adopt a common currency? How can political integration balance sovereignty and unity? And how should the Communities navigate the inclusion of Eastern European nations? Delegates will debate the design of economic and monetary union, refine the framework for political cooperation, and address questions of membership criteria and democratic legitimacy. Will Europe unify under a bold vision of collective prosperity, or will national interests fracture the dream of integration? The choice is yours.
Meet Your Chair
Liam Oshaughnessy
Liam O'Shaughnessy is a member of the class of 2026. From Cincinnati, Ohio, he is studying Physics, and minoring in French and Russian. Liam has been doing Model United Nations since the seventh grade, and his favorite memory was going to Harvard's Paris conference in Spring 2023. Outside of Model UN, Liam is a marathon runner, tutors ESL in Trenton, and plays classical piano. Liam is very excited for PDI 2025, and can't wait to see what clever solutions this committee comes up with!