Politics School & College Tours to Brussels
If you’re looking for a study tour specifically designed for Politics students then Brussels is the place to go! Brussels is at the centre of European and world politics and is home to the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. Students will gain a unique insight into the European political structure with guided tours of the European Parliament and European Commission, which will enhance their understanding of the institution’s roles in the wider spectrum of the E.U. A study tour to Brussels will give exceptional educational value inspiration for politics school groups.
Politics Excursions
- European Parliament - The European Parliament is the only directly-elected body of the European Union. The 736 Members of the European Parliament are there to represent you, the citizen. They are elected once every five years by voters right across the 27 Member States of the European Union on behalf of its 500 million citizens.
- Council Of the European Union - In 1975 the Council of Europe established a Liaison office to the European Union Institutions in Brussels. Over the years, Council of Europe officials have been co-operating with the European Union Headquarters in a number of areas within their competences.
- NATO - Visit NATO's Headquarters in Brussels to learn about its history and its aims for the future.
- European Commission - Visit the European Commission to learn about its role in the European Union framework.
Curriculum Focus
- Opportunity for detailed study of European political processes, with tours of European Parliament, Council of European Union and the European Commission
- Study how the European Union compares and contrasts with the British political system
- Opportunities for tours of businesses and industrial plants (Volkswagen) located in the city
Student Outcomes
- Witness at first hand the European political system in progress, and learn how its role compares and contrasts with that of the London government
- Learn about the effect that European integration has had on the role of individual member state decision making
