Do you want to travel to Brussels, visit the engine rooms of the European Union and meet with policy-makers? futurEU is again organizing a three-day visit to Brussels for Hertie School students which will take place from 19-21 March 2024. Mark it in your calendars! This year, the focus of the trip will be on sustainability. We plan to visit the European Parliament, the Commission and NATO, visit a member state permanent representation, interests groups, a think tank and public affairs firms. We aim at putting students in contact with young professionals (especially Hertie Alumni) that shape the Brussels bubble, by hearing from these people first-hand about their work and put a face on the actors that collectively forge European politics. For some, this trip may even inspire a professional path in EU policy. 

We plan to travel to Brussels by night train (European Sleeper) and stay at a hostel with easy access to Brussels’ European Quarter. futurEU Club aims to raise additional funds, so that the majority of the costs of transport and accommodation would be subsidized. However, the amount of subsidized costs will depend on the available funds. Meals and transport locally will in any case be at participants’ own expense. The total group size will likely be 15, as we want to have a small-scale, intimate atmosphere in the discussions. If the number of applications exceeds the number of available spots, we will select participants based on brief motivation.

The final application deadline is January 11th 2025, but we recommend applying early. Please apply through this form. futurEU celebrates diversity in all its forms and we encourage all students, not only EU citizens, to apply for the trip. We look forward to your application and to visiting Brussels with you!