As one of the 19 schools participating in MUNUCCLE 2025, FerMUN sent 16 students from the Cité Scolaire Internationale of Ferney-Voltaire to take part in the 8th edition of the MUNUCCLE conference, which took place from October 6th to 10th in Brussels.
The students arrived in Brussels on Monday, October 6th, before settling into the youth hostel to rest and prepare for the conference.
On their second day, they had the opportunity to visit three major European landmarks: the House of European History, the Hemicycle, and the Parlamentarium. During the museum visit, the FerMUN students deepened their understanding of European history by discovering its key periods and defining events.
The visit to the Hemicycle was led by a member of the communication team, who, through an interactive quiz, introduced the students to the functioning of the European Parliament, its history, and the role of its members.
At the end of the day, the students had some free time to explore the Grand Place and Brussels’ emblematic Manneken Pis, buy souvenirs, and enjoy some local specialties.
It was on the third day that the long-awaited MUNUCCLE adventure truly began. After a warm opening ceremony led by Secretary-General Mina Konaktchiev and President Leah Guichard, the conference officially commenced.
In an atmosphere that was both serious and passionate, the forums gathered students from various schools to debate major global issues. Each participant represented a citizen and defended their views on topics such as climate, labor, global security, inequality, gender, justice, freedom of expression, the right to information, and migration.
Among our students, 11 represented citizens from countries including Niger, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Sweden, the Republic of Korea, and Libya. In addition, four held special roles: one lawyer, two experts, and one journalist.
Guided by the roles they embodied, the students had to argue, propose solutions, and seek compromises just like real diplomats. The debates were rich, sometimes lively, but always marked by respect and attentive listening. This unique experience allowed them to better understand the complexity of international political decision-making while developing their critical thinking and public speaking skills.
The students also had the chance to relax and enjoy themselves. On Thursday evening, they attended a social event organized in Uccle. All participants, dressed up for the occasion, gathered in a friendly and festive atmosphere, making it a truly memorable evening.
Finally, after three days of intense and dynamic debates, the conference concluded with the closing ceremony. Beforehand, a General Assembly brought together all committees to debate one clause per forum. At the end of this session, the ICJ judges announced their court’s verdict.
The closing ceremony then began with speeches from the committee presidents and press editors-in-chief, followed by the presentation of awards to the best citizens and journalists, as well as honorable mentions. FerMUN was especially proud to see one of its students, Éléa Gligorijevic, receive the award for Best Delegate in the Freedom of Expression forum.
To conclude, the MUNUCCLE Secretary-General and President delivered moving speeches before inviting everyone to share one final meal together.
Thus ended these five unforgettable days in Brussels, leaving the FerMUN students with lasting memories.
We would like to sincerely thank Mr. Konieczny, biology teacher, and Ms. Massoue, history and geography teacher, for accompanying us throughout the trip. Their kindness, constant support, and good humor helped maintain a warm and positive atmosphere even during moments of fatigue or stress. Thanks to their presence and dedication, this stay was not only an enriching experience but also an unforgettable adventure.