EEAS Open Day 2025
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Experience the heart of European diplomacy as the European External Action Service (EEAS) opens its doors to the public on Saturday 10 May 2025 from 10:00 to 18:00 CET. Visit our building and join us for an exciting day of exploration, learning, and engagement with EU foreign and defence policy.
What to Expect
- Interactive exhibits: learn about the EEAS's role in shaping EU foreign policy and discuss with EEAS staff on EU diplomatic relations, strategic partnerships, and current global issues
- Meet the Ambassadors: engage with EU diplomats and learn about their work
- "Discover the World in a Day"cultural programme: Enjoy the vibrant diversity of global cultures through captivating dance and music performances and various craft workshops.
- Family-friendly activities: fun and educational events for all ages.
European Union, 2025
EEAS Open Day programme
Performances and opening ceremony |
Time |
|---|---|
| Choir and orchestra from École Européenne de Bruxelles IV (Laeken) | 10:15 - 10:45 |
| Opening ceremony | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| India: Kathak and Bharatanatyam dance and poetry | 12:00 |
| Vietnam: Thuy Phap martial art | 12:45 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina: folklore dance and saz music | 13:45 |
| Africa Fashion show | 15:30 |
| Mexico: Mariachi music | 16:30 |
| Palestine: Dabka dance | 17:00 |
Workshops |
Time |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Japan | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Vietnam | 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Ukraine | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 16:00 - 18:00 |
Conferences |
Time |
|---|---|
| Countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) | 10:15 - 11:00 |
| Meet the EU Ambassadors | 11.45 - 12.45 |
| Meet the Young European Ambassadors #OurVoiceOurFuture | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| Meet the EU Ambassadors | 15.00 - 16.00 |
| All you need to know about EU sanctions | 16:00 - 17:00 |
EU at Osaka World Expo |
Time |
|---|---|
| Meet the EU mascot « Europa » | 10:00 - 13:30 |
| Live connection with the EU pavilion in Expo Osaka | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Virtual visit of the Expo Osaka | All day |
Demonstrations |
Time |
|---|---|
| Chemistry for peace: How the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) works for a world free of chemical weapons | All day |
| Reclaiming land from war: experience the work of FPI Mine Action partners | All day |
You can also follow us on social media and take a look at our 'Did You Know?' series of videos introducing different aspects of foreign policy.
Discover more about Europe Day and how it is celebrated around the world.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
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10:00 am
- 06:00 pm
EEAS Building, Rdpt Robert Schuman 9, 1046 Bruxelles
How to join?
No registration needed - just turn up on the day!