The ultimate objective of the Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM) is to help build the reputation of the EU by showcasing its democratic legitimacy, embodied in the European Parliament. This entails providing complete and impartial information to citizens and media about the European Parliament, and assisting Members in their communication activities. We strive to reach the right audience with the right message at the right time and in doing so, deliver world-class communication.
We are committed communication professionals coming from various professional and academic backgrounds.
Visiting the European Parliament enables citizens to build a direct relationship with the European institutions and examine Europe from a European perspective. Citizens can visit in Brussels, where it is possible to visit the Hemicycle, Parlamentarium or House of European History, or in Strasbourg. Europa Experiences are bringing the visitor experience to citizens around Europe. The visiting facilities are aimed at many audiences, including families, young people and the educational sector. Different activities, such as the permanent exhibitions and role-play game cater to various interests, whether academic or curious. The European Parliament aims to offer an unrivaled visitor experience among parliaments. In total the visitor facilities serve over 1,250,000 visits a year. As part of DG COMM, these activities are run by the Directorate for Visitors.
The Visits and Seminars Unit (VISSEM) of DG COMM connects citizens to European democracy and serves as a platform for lively discussions with Members and Parliament staff. As the European institution, which represents them directly, we aim to make our visitors aware that their voice counts.
The Visits and Seminars Unit: