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This technical FAQ examines three modeling gaps identified in engineering literature and outlines algorithmic methods to address them.

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Over two days, teams of six students simulate two European Council meetings and a series of meetings at all levels of the Council of the EU on current affairs topics. For example, in 2025 the topics ...