Brussels Study Trip

The first study trip of the academic year 2022/2023: ECA goes to BRUSSELS on November 24th to 25th! In just two days, our members had the opportunity to experience the “Brussels Bubble” and gain insight into different EU careers! They could meet and network with consultants at ADS Insight, learn about the work of Debating Europe and talk with journalists at Euractiv. Additionally, ECA visited the European Commission with a special focus on the DG Competition and the Council of the EU. ECA also organised a UM Alumni Event where our members could talk with former UM students about their European careers and much more!

• Programme:

November 24th: Early departure from Maastricht. Visit to the European Commission, general presentation of the institution and a detailed presentation of the work at DG Competition. Visit at Euractiv, presentation about their work, networking with ECA alumni working there. Visit to the Council of the EU, presentation by a political administrator in Horizontal and Global Affairs. Networking event with ECA & UM alumni at AKT Brussels.

November 25th: Visit to Debating Europe, general presentation and a mini focus group discussion. Visit to ADS Insight, introduction of the consultancy and networking with ECA alumni working there. Visit to the European Commission DG Energy, presentation of their work and current topics on their agenda. Departure to Maastricht.

Strasbourg: EYE & Council of Europe

ECA Maastricht went to Strasbourg! During this study trip, ECA members visited one of the seats of the European Institutions, participated in the European Youth Event 2021 at the European Parliament, and visited the Council of Europe, all in 4 days! The European Youth Event (EYE) is a bi-annual conference, bringing together thousands of young people from all over the European Union and beyond, to shape and share their ideas on the future of Europe (https://european-youth-event.europarl.europa.eu/). In 2021, it focused on the topics covered by the Conference on the Future of Europe (https://futureu.europa.eu/). The ECA was chosen as an activity organizer for EYE 2021 with the panel “27+? Youth take on EU Neighbourhood Policy and enlargement”.

• Programme:

October 7th: Early departure from Maastricht. Visit to the Council of Europe, tour of the buildings, and presentation on the institution and the career opportunities there. Hotel check-in. ECA group dinner at Flam’s.

October 8th: Participation in EYE 2021 – choose your own activities on the EYE platform. At 16:45, you can join the ECA activity: “27+? Youth take on EU Neighbourhood Policy and enlargement”. In the evening, join the European Emerging Bands Contest.

October 9th: Participation in EYE 2021 – choose your own activities on the EYE platform.

October 10th: Free time for sightseeing around Strasbourg. Departure to Maastricht around 16:00.

Luxembourg: CJEU & Innpact

On Tuesday, March 15th 2022 the European Careers Association will go for a day trip to Luxembourg! We will leave Maastricht at 5:00 am on Tuesday and return by 9:00 pm on the same day. there you will get the chance to visit the Court of Justice of the European Union, as well as a private company, Innpact.

• Programme

08:45-09:15 Briefing of Briefing of Case C-61/21 Ministre de la Transition écologique.

09:30-10:30 Hearing of Case C-61/21 Ministre de la Transition écologique

10:30-11:15 Presentation of the General Court.

11:30-12:15 Presentation on the work of a lawyer-linguist.

12:15-13:00 Guided tour of the Court’s building

13:00-14:30 Lunch break & Free time

14:30-16:00 Visit to Innpact

Costs: EUR 45

Included: Transportation to and from Luxembourg, goodie bag, visit to the CJEU and Inppact

Not included: Meals, transportation from CJEU to Innpact.

Brussels: EU Institutions and Private Sector

ECA goes to Brussels from June 16th to 17th! In two days you will have the opportunity to experience the “Brussels Bubble” and gain invaluable insight into your future career plans. Amongst other things, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with consultants from Political Intelligence and ADS Insight, two leading public affairs consultancies. You will gain valuable knowledge from the EP Head of the Human Rights Action unit about his work as well as insight for the recruitment of trainees in the European Parliament. And much more! The purpose of these visits is to present YOU with a multitude of professional opportunities in EU affairs in just 48 hours.

• Programme

Thursday 16th: Political Intelligence, European Parliament, European Commission and Networking Event with UM Alumni at UM Campus Brussels

Friday 17th: Debating Europe, Bruegel, POLITICO, ADS Insight and EBUC

• Price

80€- Four people room
85€- Two people room

The price includes accommodation, breakfast, drinks at UM Campus Brussels (networking event), a goodie bag, and access to all activities. Transportation is not included and must be acquired individually.

The Hague: Kosovo Specialist Chambers and The ICC

On Tuesday, 28th of November 2023, ECA will go for a one-day Study Trip to The Hague! We will visit many fascinating institutions which will be disclosed in the days to come, so stay tuned. You will also get free time to explore the city centre and see all the institutions headquartered in The Hague with fellow participants. The price is 25€, including the return train tickets.
Are you interested in joining? Don't miss the deadline on the 24th of November!

• Programme

9:30- 11:30 Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s office Case of Mr. Pjeter Shala - Attendance of public hearing

13:20- 16:00 International Criminal Court Presentation on the Court and its current developments -followed by Q&A Attending a hearing