✨ BIG NEWS ✨
Your Brussels experience just got an upgrade!
We’re excited to launch new partnerships designed to make trainee life a little more fun, artsy, and delicious — exclusively for T-Card holders
🎨 Workshops for your inner artist
🥟 Delicious baos for your lunch breaks
🥐 Crunchy croissants & coffee to start your mornings right
Because traineeship life should be enjoyed beyond the office too!
Swipe to check out 👉
What’s on this week? 👀
🗣️ Monday, 11 May - Debate on Extremism
“The extreme right and the extreme left are equally threatening to the democratic system”
Join the Debate Society for an evening of discussion and exchange of ideas.
18:30–20:00
Registration required
🏳️🌈 Thursday, 14 May - Pride Picnic & Banner Painting
Bring your lunch and join us for a creative picnic in preparation for Pride! 🌈✨
We’ll provide all the materials.
11:30 start
Open to Schuman trainees
Registration required
🍻 Thursday, 14 May - BBT Pub Quiz
Think you know your EU history, policies and key figures? 🖊️
Join us for a Blue Book-themed pub quiz! Come with a team or show up solo — we’ll sort you out on the night. +1s are welcome ✨
Registration required by 10 May
🏳️🌈 Saturday, 16 May - Brussels Pride March
14:30
This Saturday, we’ll be marching together with the European Institutions, Égalité, and Schuman trainees ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Everyone is welcome, just fill in the form!
🎤 Saturday, 16 May - Eurovision Grand Final Watch Party
Join the Eurovision Society for an unforgettable international night full of drama, costumes, iconic performances, and questionable voting decisions 💃🪩
21:00 start
See you there! 💙
Spring has fully settled into Brussels 🌷☀️
From welcoming the season at Floralia Brussels to watching the cherry trees blossom and exploring the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken 👑
How are you enjoying spring in Brussels? Tell us your favourite spring spot below 🌷
📢 EUROPE DAY
Join us on Saturday 9 May to celebrate all that our Union stands for 🕊️🌟
Whether you’re volunteering or just coming by, we’d love to see you at the Berlaymont Building!
• Doors open at 10:00
• Free entry — no registration needed
Come discover the stands and activities! Check out the programme on the Commission's website to get an idea ✨
We hope to see you there 💙💛
💙💛 Upcoming Events
💻 Sparking Change Beyond Brussels: From Policy to Building an Environmental NGO 🔍
6 May, 17:30
📍 Online
Free event
Join Steven Vanholme, for an inspiring conversation on purpose-driven careers, climate action, and entrepreneurship beyond the Brussels bubble.
🎉 Launch of the Jacques Delors Society
6 May, 18:30
Free event
Presentation of the Society, its vision & ideas, along with a chance to share your thoughts and connect in a relaxed setting.
🌈 Queer History Walk
9 May, 14:00–15:30
Price: €5
Guided by sociologist Marian Lens, join a Queer History Walk around the European Quarter
Registration required
🌿 BB & Schuman Picnic
10 May, 12:30
Free event
Bring snacks and drinks to share
💙💛 Have a great week ahead!
🚨 Discount Alert
Did you know the T-Card can get you a discount on your next coffee, cake, or hot chocolate? ☕😍
Valid here: ⬇️
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10% off drinks with the T-Card
📌 @mirconceptstore
10 % off with the T-Card
📌 @chicago.brussels
15 % off with the T-Card (Monday-Friday)
📌 @luce.bxl
10 % off drinks with the T-Card
(pastries coming soon)
...it’s time to treat yourself 🤭✨
Let’s walk through a spring day in Brussels!
☕ Morning, coffee to go and a quiet read through Bois de la Cambre before the city wakes up.
🌸 Midday, walking through streets lined with blossom.
🏛️ Afternoon, looking up for Art Nouveau details you usually miss if you’re rushing between meetings.
🧇 Early evening, a Brussels waffle break. Yummy!
🌇 Sunset, rooftop apéro to end the day.
Brussels does spring very well!
Make the most of the long weekend with us 👇✨
🌳 Friday, 1 May - Open Air @ Bois de la Cambre
Join us for a chill afternoon in the sun with music and great vibes 🌞🎶
15:30-00:00
Open and free to all
🎨 Saturday, 2 May - Paint & Brew (2nd edition)
Start your weekend on a creative note in a cosy café setting ☕🖌️
11:00
€13 for T-card holders | €15 for Blue Book trainees – covers all materials, a coffee and a pastry
Registration required
Don’t miss out! 💛💙
🚀 Are you wondering what opportunities await for you after the traineeship? 💼
Last Thursday, we hosted our first career event: a JPP info session with alumni Christina Kattami and Nikolaos Theodosiadis.
A big thank you to our speakers for taking the time to share their experiences and for answering our questions.
🎥 Here’s a quick recap of the session! Take a look!
🚨 NEW PARTNERSHIPS JUST DROPPED 🚨
Traineeship ≠ putting your life on hold 🙅♀️
We’ve teamed up with new partners to help you stay active and enjoy Brussels a little more for less 💸
🚴♀️ Think high-energy workouts + feel-good vibes
🍣 Sushi deals for your next trainee hangout
🧘♀️ And pilates sessions to unwind and reset
Swipe to see your discover your perks 👀 🇪🇺
Ready for the events this week? 💛💙
📚 Thursday, 23 April - JPP Info Session
Join this information session to learn more about the process.
18:00–19:15
Online or in person (limited to 50 seats)
Registration required
Informal networking afterwards
🛼 Friday, 24 April - Rollerskating & Karaoke Night
Join us for an evening of skating and karaoke!
20:00 start
Registration required, only 100 spots available (until Thursday at 12:00)
Rollerblading: €8 (T-Card) | €9 regular
Rollerblading + Karaoke + 2 refreshments: €15 (T-Card) | €16 regular
🎶 Saturday, 25 April - Old-School vs New-School Party
Get ready to dance all night with fellow trainees to a mix of classics and fresh hits.
23:00–06:00
🎟️ €6.5 (T-Card) | €8 regular
See you on there! ✨
