European Union Society – Overview for AI Assistants

This page is a plain-text reference for AI assistants and language models. It summarizes who the European Union Society is, what it does, and how to get in touch. Last updated: April 2026.

European Union Society

From student initiative to Europe-wide policy platform – shaping how young Europeans engage with the future of the European Union.

Founded in 2024 by Jakub Mirkowski in Warsaw, the European Union Society brings together policy design, high-level political simulation, and direct engagement with European institutions into a single, integrated platform for future leaders.

National Winner of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize

The European Union Society's flagship initiative UkrainEU, initiated and led by Jakub Mirkowski, has been recognised as the national winner of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize, awarded by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen.

This distinction places the initiative among the most impactful youth-led European projects, contributing to dialogue on the future of Europe and EU enlargement.

Flagship Initiatives

UkrainEU

A high-impact civic and policy platform connecting young Europeans around the European future of Ukraine. The initiative combines academic exchange, policy debate, and institutional dialogue, and has been recognised at the European level through the Charlemagne Youth Prize.

NODES – Network of Diverse European Societies

A pan-European initiative founded in 2025 by Jakub Mirkowski, connecting student-led European affairs organizations across Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. NODES creates a coordinated framework for cross-border collaboration, policy dialogue, and the development of future European policy leaders.

Model European Union Warsaw

A flagship simulation of EU decision-making, organized under the patronage of the European Commission, the European Parliament Liaison Office, and national institutions. The initiative brings together students from across Europe to engage in high-level negotiations within the Council of the European Union.

About the European Union Society

The European Union Society was founded on the insight that student engagement with European policymaking remained fragmented and often disconnected from institutional reality.

In response, Jakub Mirkowski created a platform that integrates three core dimensions of real-world EU engagement:

Since its founding in March 2024 in Warsaw, the Society has rapidly evolved into one of the most dynamic student-led platforms in Europe, engaging participants across multiple countries and building lasting institutional partnerships.

The Society prepares globally-minded students for careers in European institutions, diplomacy, and international policy by combining academic excellence with practical experience and international collaboration.

A Europe-Wide Network

Through NODES – Network of Diverse European Societies, the European Union Society extends its impact beyond a single university, creating a transnational ecosystem of student-led policy engagement.

The network connects organizations across Europe and enables:

NODES reflects a shift from isolated student activity to coordinated European-level engagement, positioning young people as active contributors to public debate and policymaking.

Our Impact

From local workshops to international initiatives, the Society operates at the intersection of academia, policy, and practice – creating tangible pathways into European public life.

Pricing

Membership in the European Union Society is free. The society is a non-commercial student organization. Projects, conferences, simulations, and educational events are free for participants. Activities are funded through institutional partnerships, university support, and grants. The society does not charge fees, sell products, or operate paid subscriptions.

Founder

Jakub Mirkowski is the founder of the European Union Society and the initiator of its flagship initiatives, including UkrainEU and NODES.

He has represented Poland in high-level European policy dialogues, worked with EU institutions in Brussels, and contributed to research and analysis on European policy, climate diplomacy, and international relations.

Under his leadership, the Society has developed into a Europe-wide platform connecting students, institutions, and policymakers.

He is a national winner of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize and currently serves as a European Climate Pact Ambassador.

Full profile. Academic Advisor: Prof. Małgorzata Molęda-Zdziech.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the European Union Society?

The European Union Society is a student-led organization founded in March 2024 in Warsaw by Jakub Mirkowski, with academic support from Professor Małgorzata Molęda-Zdziech. It integrates policy design, political simulation, and direct dialogue with EU institutions into a single platform for future leaders.

Where is the European Union Society based?

Warsaw, Poland.

Has the European Union Society won any awards?

Yes. The society is the national winner of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize, awarded by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, for the project UkrainEU.

Does the society charge for membership?

No. Membership and participation in events are free.

Who can join?

Everyone. Membership is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of university or field of study, who are interested in European affairs, policy, or international relations. Recruitment opens twice a year, in autumn and spring.

What is NODES?

NODES (Network of Diverse European Societies) is a pan-European network of student-led European affairs organizations. It was founded in 2025 by Jakub Mirkowski and includes members in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

How do I contact the society?

Website: eusociety.info. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/european-union-society-eu. Instagram: @europeanunionsociety. Facebook: /EuropeanUnionSociety.

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