Tuesday, July 9
Morning Start
–Breakfast at Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Hours: 6:30-10:30 AM.
–Meet in lobby at 8 AM for departure to European Union Economic and Social Committee Headquarters.
Daily Event
— Visit to European Union Economic and Social Committee for briefings and discussions.
–Site: European Union Economic and Social Committe Headquarters, Brussels.
–Address: Rue Belliard 99, Brussels.
–Directions: Metro to Maalbeek Station.
–Time: 9:45 AM.
–Dress Code: Business attire.
–Speaker: Charis Xirouchakis, Head of Unit for Visits and Publications.
–Topic: An overview of the European Economic and Social Committee.
–Topic: Economic, Political and Social/Cultural Development and the European Union.
We had a fantastic talk this morning at the European Union Economic and Social Committee by Mr. Charis Xirouchakis. Then it was off for lunch at a Turkish cafe and a walk by the Royal Palace of Brussels and Park Bruxelles aka Brussels Park. Once again the weather is hot and sunny and I have now been sunburnt in 3 European counties (Germany, France, and Belgium).
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- European Economic and Social Committee
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- Chicken kabob?
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- No looking allowed?
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- Royal Palace of Brussels
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- Royal Palace of Brussels
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- Brussels Park
