High Level Seminar 2025

 

High Level Seminar – Practical Information

 

Where

Room SPAAK 7C50, 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 Brussels
Tel. +32 22741780

Website: https://bit.ly/4bSXvce

2. Moxy Brussels City Center

Rue du Prince Albert 2 - 1050 Brussels
Tel: +32 2-486-6388

Website: https://bit.ly/4hfDPk5

3. Hotel du Parlement

24, Rue du Parnasse - 1050 Brussels
Tel. +32 2 512 07 13

Website: https://hotelduparlement.be/en

4. Renaissance Hotel

19, Rue du Parnasse – Brussels 1050
Tel. Toll Free: +32-0800-18-222

Website: https://bit.ly/4iNNVtq

5. 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 entrance of the Alt. Spinelli Building in the esplanade Simone Weil Agora at the European Parliament at 13:00 latest on May 20th, where the FAVOTeam with INSTAND-NGS4P signposts will wait for you.
  • Before coming to the meeting point, all participants should collect their badge from Station Europe building nearby, also on the Simone Weil Agora.
  • 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, no luggage is allowe in the European Parliament. 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

Our Instand-NGS4P Project Celebration has been upgraded to an exclusive gathering at the charming  Chez Teo Restaurant!

While originally planned for the European Parliament, we've secured a more relaxed setting to celebrate our achievements. This change allows us to offer you:

  • A relaxed atmosphere perfect for meaningful conversations and networking
  • No security clearance hassles – just seamless entry!

When: Tuesday, May 20th, 18:30-19:30
Where: Chez Teo Restaurant, 63 Rue Montoyer, (Just a scenic 5 minute stroll from the European Parliament) 

All High Level Seminar participants are warmly invited to join us for this special celebration. 

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and celebrate our project's success in this delightful setting!

Cocktail Reception of the Instand-NGS4P High Level Seminar

From 18.30 to 19.30 

Chez Teo Restaurant, 63, Rue Montoyer, tel. +32 2 378 42 92, website  https://chezteo.be/fr

The restaurant is at 5 minutes walk from the European Parliament, crossing the Place du Luxembourg and at its end, you turn right to Rue d’ Arlon till it crosses Rue Montoyer, you turn left till no 63, where we will be waiting to welcome you.

To contact organisers:

Kathi Apostolidis +30 6932449000

Penelope Kungl +43 316 385 71733


 

Social media


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