Visit to the European Parliament: Democracy up close

How did Europe become what it is today? And how are European decisions made that also influence our daily lives? During this day trip to Brussels, we visit the House of Europese Geschiedenis, where we discover through fascinating stories and objects how the European past shapes our present. Afterward, we are received by a Member of the European Parliament for a conversation about the work in the Europees Parlement and current political themes. We conclude with a unique look behind the scenes of European democracy by following a plenary debate live from the visitor gallery. What are we visiting? House of Europese Geschiedenis We starting with a guided tour of the House of Europese Geschiedenis. You will not learn about individual countries here. You will discover how Europe got a shared history. You will also see how events from the past still influence Europe today. These topics are covered: War and peace Democratie Mensenrechten Europese cooperation Challenges for the future Het Europees Parlement Een Europarlementslid talks about his or her work. You will hear about important topics and votes of that week. You can ask questions about: Actuele Europese themes Beleidskeuzes Hoe Europese decisions influence your daily life Plenary debate From the visitor gallery, you will follow the debate in the meeting room. You will see up close how European representatives discuss laws and political issues. Who is this trip for? This trip is perfect for you if you want to understand more about: The history of Europa Hoe Europese institutions work Hoe Europese decisions influence our society Guides: Veerle Timmermans, Youri Leroi