Information Note - Université Saint-Louis

EUEP 2013 – Information Note
organised by
Center for European Studies at UCL
Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, KU Leuven
College of Europe
Department of Political Sciences, Ghent University
Department of Political Science, ULg
Institute for European studies at VUB
Institute for European Studies at ULB
Institute for European Studies, Saint-Louis University, Brussels
1. INTRODUCTION
The Center for European Studies of the Université catholique de Louvain, the Leuven Centre
for Global Governance Studies of the University of Leuven, the College of Europe, the
Department of Political Sciences of Ghent University, the Department of Political Science of
the University of Liège, the Institute for European Studies of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel,
the Institute for European Studies of the Université Libre de Bruxelles, the Institute for
European studies of Saint-Louis University organise an International Conference focused on
the relations between the European Union and emerging powers with regard to different
issues in economic, security, environmental and energy as well as human rights policy.
The Conference on “EU and Emerging Powers” will take place at the European Parliament
on 29 and 30 April 2013.
Please check the conference website at http://www.iee-fusl.eu/emerging_powers.html for the
latest programme and information.
2. CONFERENCE LOGISTICS
Conference venue: European Parliament
Address: Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels, Belgium.
The Conference will be held at the European Parliament, which is located in the European
district in Brussels.
Upon entering the Parliament through its “Altiero Spinelli” gate (number 4 on the map below),
you will be guided to the conference rooms.
Working language
The working language of the Conference is English.
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Internet services will be provided within the European Parliament facilities
Working modus for the sessions
The sessions will feature presentations by expert speakers, followed by a debate moderated
by a distinguished member of the advisory board. The working procedures are designed to
stimulate free-flowing discussions.
3. TRAVEL
Arrival and transport
Participants are requested to arrange their own travel itinerary to the Conference venue. The
organizers are not in the position to cover the travel costs.
By plane: From the Brussels International Airport:
 Train from the Airport (access from level -1) to the Central Station (BruxellesCentral/ Brussel-Centraal). At the station you have the following options:
- Take a second train stopping at the “Bruxelles-Luxembourg” station
located under the Parliament Esplanade (access located on the map above).
No extra ticket is needed but check the departure board in the “Bruxelles2
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Central” station lobby. Trains stopping at the “Brussels-Luxembourg” Station go
to ‘’Namur/Luxembourg”, “Namur/Dinant” or “Louvain-la-Neuve Université”.
Take bus line 38 direction “Heros” for five stops to “Luxembourg” 3 minute
walk to the venue.
Take Metro line 1 direction “Stockel” or line 5 direction “Hermann Debroux” =>
Stop at “Maalbeek” Station  12 minute walk to the venue.
Take Metro line 1 direction “Stockel” or line 5 direction “Hermann Debroux” 
Change at “Art-Loi”  line 2 direction “Simonis (Leopold II)” or 6 direction “Roi
Baudouin/Koning Boudewijn”  stop at “Trône” Station  9 minute walk to the
venue.
Public transport - STIB (from the Airport to “Luxembourg”)
Take bus line 12 or 21 to “Luxembourg”  3 minute walk to the venue.
Taxi
By train: From the Train Station:
 From Paris and London, arrival at “Midi Train Station”:
- Take bus line 27 direction “Andromede” for 11 stops to “Luxembourg”  3
minute walk to the venue.
- Metro line 2 or 6 direction “Simonis (Elisabeth)”  change at “Art-Loi”  line
1 direction “Stockel” or 5 direction “Hermann Debroux”  stop at “Maalbeek
Station  12 minute walk to the venue.
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From Central Station:
- Take bus line 38 direction “Heros” for five stops to “Luxembourg”  3 minute
walk to the venue.
- Take Metro line 1 direction “Stockel” or line 5 direction “Hermann Debroux” =>
Stop at “Maalbeek” Station  12 minute walk to the venue.
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by Taxi  at the station or Taxi Vert: 0032 (0)2 3494949
By Metro:
The closest Metro Stations are “Trone” – line 2 or 6, “Maalbeek” – line 1 or 5, “Schuman” –
line 1 or 5.
4. VISAS
Participants are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas to attend the Conference,
including any transit visa. The organisers will assist in this process, where necessary, by
sending an invitation letter to the participant. The organisers are, however, not in the position
to reimburse any costs which may be required in order to obtain the visa. In case you require
a visa, please contact Corentin Bastin as soon as possible at: [email protected].
Please note that applications for a Belgian visa (Schengen visa) may take up to 2
months to proceed.
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5. ACCOMMODATION
Hotel accommodation in the vicinity of the European Parliament
The organizers of the Conference have reserved a limited number of rooms at reduced rates
at the Leopold Hotel Brussels Europe. When making a reservation, kindly reference the
Conference on “EU and the Emerging Powers” in order to receive the special rate.
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Leopold Hotel Brussels Europe ****
Luxemburgstraat 35, Bruxelles (0.4 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : (+32) 2/511 1828
E-mail : [email protected]
Website: http://www.hotel-leopold.be/index.asp?taal=en
Contact person: Jennifer Makuba
The deadline for reservation is 13 March 2013.
Please fill in the attached form and send it to the indicated address.
Each participant should register with credit card (number + expiry date) and fill
in the attached booking form. The payment is done on the spot upon departure
with a credit card.
Corporate Rate 2013: (VAT included - net rate)
From the 28/04/2013 to the 29/04/2013
Standard room:
70 Euros per night (single use) instead of 300 Euros (including cold/warm
buffet breakfast)
90 Euros per night (double use) instead of 320 Euros (including cold/warm buffet
breakfast)
From the 29/04/2013 to the 30/04/2013
Standard room:
150 Euros per room, per night (single use) instead of 300 Euros (including
cold/warm buffet breakfast)
170 Euros per room, per night (double use) instead of 320 Euros (including
cold/warm buffet breakfast)
Other hotels in Brussels in the vicinity of the conference venue include:
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Stanhope Hotel *****
Rue du Commerce 9, 1000 Bruxelles (0.6 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : (+32) 2/506 9111
Fax: (+32) 2/512 1708
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thonhotels.com/hotels/countrys/belgique/bruxelles/stanhopehotel/
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Sofitel Brussels Europe *****
Place Jourdan 1, Etterbeek, 1040 Bruxelles (0.4 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : (+32)2/235 5100
Fax : (+32)2/235 5101
E-mail : [email protected]
Website: http://www.sofitel.com/fr/hotel-5282-sofitel-brussels-europe/index.shtml
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Marriott Executive Apartments Brussels *****
Rue Du Parnasse 15, 1050 Bruxelles (0.2 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : (+32) 2/505 2929
Fax: (+32) 2/505 2555
Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bruer-marriott-executive-apartmentsbrussels-european-quarter/
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Renaissance Brussels Hotel ****
Rue Parnasse 19, Bruxelles (0.3 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : (+32) 2/505 2929
Fax: (+32) 2/505 2555
Toll-free: (+32) 0800 18 222
Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/brubr-renaissance-brussels-hotel/
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Radisson Blu EU Hotel ****
Rue d'Idalie 35, Bruxelles (0.3 km from the European Parliament)
Tel: (+32) 2/626 8119
Toll-Free: (EU) 00800 3333 3333
Toll-Free: (US) 1 800 333 3333
Fax: (+32) 2/626 8112
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.radissonblu.com/euhotel-brussels
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Thon Residence Parnasse ****
Rue d'Idalie 8, Bruxelles (0.4 km from the European Parliament)
Tel: (+32) 2/505 9800
Fax: (+32) 2/505 9900
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thonhotels.com/hotels/countrys/belgium/brussels/thonresidence-parnasse/
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Thon Hotel EU ****
Rue de La Loi 75, 1000 Bruxelles (0.6 km from the European Parliament)
Tél.: (+32) 2/204 3911
Fax: (+32) 2/204 3912
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thonhotels.be/hotels/countrys/belgique/bruxelles/thon-hotel-eu/
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Aloft Brussels Schuman ***
Place Jean Rey, 1040 Bruxelles (0.6 km from the European Parliament)
Tel: (+32) 2/800 0888
Fax: (+32) 2/800 0899
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E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aloftbrussels.com/
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Holiday-Inn Brussels-Schuman ***
Rue Breydel, 20, 1040 Bruxelles (0.6 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : (+32) (0)800 73511
E-mail : [email protected]
Website: http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/brussels/brubr/hoteldetail
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Hotel du Parlement **
Rue du Parnasse 24, 1050 Bruxelles (0.2 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : (+32) 2/512 0713
Website: http://www.booking.com/hotel/be/duparlement.en.html?aid=311984;label=du-parlement9mG2taNnNtdNfh7PS7manAS7807788073;ws=&gclid=CLnr2YSAjq0CFZMhtAodW
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Adagio Access Brussels Europe **
Rue De l'Industrie 12, 1000 Brussels (0.6 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : (+32) 2/274 17 80
Fax(+32)2/2741781
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.adagio-city.com/gb/hotel-8602-adagio-access-brusselseurope/index.shtml
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Derby Hotel **
Avenue de Tervuren 24, B - 1040 Brussels (2 km from the European Parliament)
Tel : Phone: (+32) 2/733 08 19
Fax: (+32) 2/733 74 75
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hotel-derby.be/page1.asp?langue=EN&DocID=138759
You can use the following websites for your booking:
Agoda: http://www.agoda.com/europe/belgium/brussels.html?asq=
Booking.com : http://www.booking.com/city/be/brussels.engb.html?aid=340631;label=city-brusselsLrWvTe%2AlXZhrPV86haljIwS18689514825%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t1
%3Aneg;sid=a8e3901a65008b3cd484fa579402fecd;dcid=1
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