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Welcome to the official page of the European Parliament Visitors Services There is plenty to see in Brussels!
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Visiting the European Parliament is a great way to find out about its work as the voice of European Union citizens, and about the impact it makes across both Europe and the world. You can visit the Hemicycle, explore the Parlamentarium and discover the past in the House of European History. All the activities are free and available in the 24 EU official languages. In France, it's possible to visit

the Hemicycle in Strasbourg, which is where most of the plenary sessions are held, as well as the Jean Monnet House in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne. Europe comes closer to you with the Europa Experience centres! Visit Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Ljubljana and Tallinn and discover the EU like never before.

16/06/2026

🎹 A heartfelt thank you to Pierre Solot for his remarkable performance at the European Parliament Piano Festival 2026.

Having learned to read music before words, Pierre Solot guided the audience through a journey of love and emotion, from Schubert’s poetic intimacy and Wagner’s passionate lyricism to the vibrant colours of Lecuona. Each piece revealed a different shade of human feeling, weaving together tenderness, longing, imagination and beauty.

16/06/2026

Stronger rights for air passengers are on the way!
Parliament has secured a deal that keeps compensation for flight delays of over 3 hours and makes it easier for travellers to claim what they are owed when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted.
The deal also includes:
• Quicker and simpler reimbursement
• Easier access to information on passenger rights and compensation
• Families can sit together, with no extra fees for children under 14 to sit next to their accompanying person
• More transparency on ticket prices, including hand luggage
• Better protection and assistance for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility
• Clearer rules on airline responsibilities when travel plans are disrupted
Passengers flying by air deserve to be treated fairly, and provided clear information and stronger protection, especially when travel plans don’t go as expected.

16/06/2026

📍 Info Hub | 🕐 Today, 16 June, 13:00

🎹 European Parliament Piano Festival 2026

Experience an inspiring lunchtime recital with pianist Pierre Solot, whose programme brings together the lyricism of Franz Schubert, the dramatic intensity of Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, and the vibrant colours of Ernesto Lecuona.

Join us for a musical journey across Romantic and early modern repertoire, performed by one of Belgium’s leading pianists.

15/06/2026

Trio Almayan performed works by Dmitri Shostakovich, including a piece written when the composer was still a teenager—an early glimpse of the genius who would become one of the 20th century’s greatest musical voices.

Congratulations to Alexander Gurning, Saténik Khourdoian and Kacper Nowak for a captivating performance.

15/06/2026

🎹 European Parliament Piano Festival 2026

The Trio Almayan will perform works by Dmitri Shostakovich, featuring:

🎹 Alexander Gurning – Piano
🎻 Saténik Khourdoian – Violin
🎻 Kacper Nowak – Cello

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy outstanding chamber music in the heart of the European Parliament.

📍 Info Hub
🕐 Today at 13:00

First comment:
👉 Full programme of the European Parliament Piano Festival 2026.

12/06/2026

Four million visitors!
Since 2011, millions of people from across Europe and beyond have visited the Parlamentarium to discover the workings of European democracy.
This Friday, 12 June 2026, DG for Communication Christian Mangold welcomed a family of five, marking this special milestone.
Thank you to every visitor who has been part of this journey.

11/06/2026

🎻 We were honoured to welcome the ARKO Ensemble at Info Hub.

Bringing together some of the most promising young Korean musicians pursuing international careers, the ARKO Ensemble featured Jae-yeon Won (piano), Hyun-seok Yoo (violin), Gyu-ri Park (violin), Ji-eun Kim (viola) and Jun-jae Jeong (cello).

Few composers captured the tragedy of war as powerfully as Dmitri Shostakovich. Listening to his music, one can almost hear the tension, fear and resilience of a continent facing its darkest moments — the same tragedy that ultimately led European nations to seek a different path and laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it today.

Thank you for sharing your incredible talent, energy and artistry with our audience at the European Parliament Piano Festival.

11/06/2026

🎹 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PIANO FESTIVAL 2026

📍 Info Hub, European Parliament
🕐 Today at 13:00

Today’s lunchtime concert welcomes the ARKO Ensemble from Korea, presented in collaboration with the Arts Council Korea.

The programme includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57, one of the masterpieces of 20th-century chamber music.

We look forward to welcoming you!

10/06/2026

🔬 How can Europe safeguard research integrity, academic freedom and public trust in science?

At a STOA event on The Future of EU Research: Integrity, Freedom and Trust, MEP Ivars Ijabs opened a discussion on one of the key challenges facing the European Research Area.

Research relies on trust. Trust in scientific methods, trust in results, and trust in the institutions that support and fund scientific work. As research becomes increasingly global and interconnected, new challenges — including the rise of AI, the growing volume of scientific publications, social media dynamics and threats to academic freedom — are reshaping the research landscape.

Bringing together researchers, ethics experts and policymakers, the event explored how Europe can foster a strong culture of research integrity and ensure that science continues to inform evidence-based decision-making.

10/06/2026

🎹 Today’s concert at the European Parliament Info Hub was a beautiful celebration of music, bringing together pianist Jiaxin Min and violinist Elina Buksha in a programme featuring works by Arvo Pärt, Johannes Brahms and Lili Boulanger.

A pioneering composer, Lili Boulanger became the first woman to win the Prix de Rome for composition in 1913, opening new paths for generations of women in classical music.

A reminder that talent has no gender — and that culture has always played a role in advancing equality.

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