High Level Seminar – Practical Information

Where
Directions
Accessibility
Security
Cocktail
Social
Contacts

Where

Hemicycle, Paul-Henri Spaak Building
Rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60

B-1047 Brussels
Belgium

Hotels

 Hotels close to the European Parliament

  1. Adagio Access Brussels Europe Aparthotel

12, Rue de l’ Industrie – 1000 Brussel

Tel. +32 22741780

Website: https://bit.ly/4bSXvce

  1. Moxy Brussels City Center

Rue du Prince Albert 2 – 1050 Brussels

Tel: +32 2-486-6388

Website: https://bit.ly/4hfDPk5

  1. Hotel du Parlement

24, Rue du Parnasse – 1050 Brussels

Tel. +32 2 512 07 13

Website: https://hotelduparlement.be/en

  1. Renaissance Hotel

19, Rue du Parnasse – Brussels 1050

Tel. Toll Free: +32-0800-18-222

Website: https://bit.ly/4iNNVtq

  1. Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

17, Avenue du Boulevard – 1210 Brussels

Tel. +32 2 205 15 11

Website: https://bit.ly/4kvvCuU

Directions

From Brussels Airport (Zaventem) 

  • By Train: Take the IC train to Brussels-Luxembourg Station (approx. 20 minutes). From there, it’s a 10 minute walk to the European Parliament.
  • By Bus: take STIB bus Line 12 (Brussels City) and stop at Luxembourg (it’s at 5 minutes walk from the European Parliament) – you can check the itineraries https://bit.ly/3FypF09
  • By Taxi: Taxis are available outside the airport. The ride to the European Parliament takes approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic.
    • Taxis Verts: +32 23494949
    • Taxis Bleus: +32 2680000

From Brussels South Charleroi Airport

  • By Bus: Take the flibco.com shuttle bus to Brussels-Midi Station (approx. 1 hour). From there, take a train to Brussels-Luxembourg Station (10 minutes) and walk to the European Parliament.
  • By Taxi: Pre-book a taxi via Door2Gate by flibco.com or call Taxis Verts or Taxis Bleus.

From Brussels-Luxembourg Station (nearest train/metro station)

  • Walking: Exit the station and head towards Place du Luxembourg. Walk straight for about 5 minutes until you reach Rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60, where the European Parliament is located.

From Brussels-Midi Station

  • By Metro: Take Metro Line 2 or 6 (direction: Elisabeth) and get off at Trône Station. From there, it’s a 10-minute walk to the European Parliament.
  • By Taxi: Taxis are available outside the station.

From Brussels-Central Station

  • By Metro: Take Metro Line 1 or 5 (direction: Stockel/Hermann-Debroux) and get off at Maelbeek Station. From there, it’s a 10-minute walk to the European Parliament.
  • By Bus: Take Bus 38 (direction: Héros) and get off at Luxembourg Station. Walk to the European Parliament.

From Brussels-North Station

  • By Train: Take the S8 train to Brussels-Luxembourg Station and walk to the European Parliament.

People with disabilities

  • The European Parliament is fully accessible for people with disabilities.
  • Wheelchair access: Entrances and facilities are wheelchair-friendly.
  • Assistance: If you require assistance, please contact the European Parliament’s visitor services in advance:
  • Taxis: Taxis Verts offers a Person with Reduced Mobility (PRM) service. Dial +32 23494949 or use the Taxis Verts App to book a PRM taxi.

Security Check for the European Parliement

  • The High Level Seminar starts at 14:00 CET
  • All registered participants should gather at the main entrance of the European Parliament at 12:30 latest on May 20th, where the FAVO Team will be there with NGS signposts to wait for you.
  • Only registered participants will be able to pass the security check at the European Parliament.
  • It is very important that you have with you your ID card or passport with which you registered for the event. Without it, you will not be allowed to pass the security check.
  • The European Parliament Security officer will inform us when our turn to enter comes, because usually there are several groups that wait for entrance.
  • All visitors pass their bags and coats from security control. European Parliament staff will guide participants by small groups to the conference room. Pls follow the people with the NGS signposts.
  • When you arrive at the conference room, you are kindly asked to register with the secretariat or leave your business card by means of registration and take a seat. The event will start at 14:00 without waiting for all participants to be guided to the conference room.

Cocktail Reception

At the end of the High Level Seminar a cocktail reception will take place in front of the conference room, to which all participants are cordially invited.

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Contacts

  • Kathi Apostolidis – Research Manager 
    • Phone: +30 69 32 44 9000
    • Email: kathi.apostolidis@favo.it
  • Chiara Pilotti – Research Manager 
    • Phone: +39 348 051 5863
    • Email: cpilotti@favo.it
  • In case of emergency, call:
    • 112