Brussels and the European Union - Wikipedia
WEBBrussels (Belgium) is considered the de facto capital of the European Union, having a long history of hosting a number of principal EU institutions within its European Quarter. [2][3] The EU has no official capital but Brussels hosts the official seats of the European Commission, Council of the European Union, and European Council, as well as a ...
Plan a visit to an EU institution | European Union
WEBPlan your visit to the European Economic and Social Committee. The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) organises information visits at its premises in Brussels. Find out how the CoR works and the role of the regions in shaping the content of EU legislation. Virtual visits are also possible.
Homepage | Visiting | European Parliament
WEBVisit the EU institution representing European citizens. The European Parliament welcomes group and individual visitors in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg.
Why did Brussels become the capital of the EU ... - The Brussels …
WEBBy providing permanent headquarters for the European Council and its president, it amounted to a tangible consecration of Brussels’ status as the uncontroversial political capital of the European Union.
Belgium – EU country profile - European Union
WEBBelgium. Overview. Capital: Brussels. Official EU language (s): Dutch, French, German. EU Member State: since 1 January 1958. Currency: euro (€) Euro area member since 1 January 1999. Schengen: member since 26 March 1995. Figures: Geographical size: 30 667 km 2. Population: 11 832 049 (2024)
EU in Brussels
WEBYou will get a sense of the work accomplished by the European Union when you're in the European Quarter. The institutions open their doors to the public through museums, guided tours, visitor centres, and events. Learn about the history of the Union, how it works, and what it has achieved.
The European Parliament is open for visitors!
WEBAug 6, 2021 · The Parlamentarium in Brussels is Europe’s largest parliamentary visitors centre. It hosts a cinema where you can get a 360° view of Europe and the European Parliament. Discover how the Parliament works, how …
Visiting - The European Parliament Hemicycle
WEBSee the heart of European democracy and learn about the role of the European Parliament in shaping the future of Europe at the Brussels Hemicycle.
Brussels: Connected to Europe and the world
WEBJan 10, 2024 · There are currently 38 European Union institutions, agencies and organisations that have their headquarters or liaison offices in Brussels. These include the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission.
EUROPA: the beating heart of Europe - Consilium
WEBJan 16, 2020 · The Europa building is at the centre of the EU district in Brussels and at the centre of the EU's decision-making. This is where Europe's presidents, prime ministers and ministers meet to discuss and decide the issues that are essential to …
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