Protocol Service & Visits

The European Committee of the Regions welcomes local, national and European politicians and organises information visits for members of the public who want to learn how the CoR operates.

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Protocol Service

As the EU's assembly of local and regional representatives, the European Committee of the Regions is a political institution whose work involves maintaining close relations with senior representatives at European, national, regional and local levels.

With the Committee receiving more than 250 visits a year, the Protocol Unit makes sure the assistance provided meets the standards set by the CoR when it comes to welcoming presidents of European and international institutions, heads of state and government, presidents of regions and mayors, as well as hosting dozen of events and official ceremonies.​​​

The Protocol Service also ensures effective collaboration with its counterparts in the other European institutions and partner organisations.​

Visit the Committee of the Regions

The presentation, given by a CoR official, generally lasts for one hour and includes a general introduction about the Committee. Visits are organised between 9.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Mondays to Thursdays, and until 2.30 p.m. on Fridays.

Requests should be sent to the Visitors' Service two months in advance and must include the following information:

  • number of participants
  • nature of the group
  • languages spoken
  • age of participants
  • contact details for the group leader (name, address, telephone number, fax number and email)

Please use the 'questionnaire' form for your request.

​Please note that:

  • a group should have at least 15 participants
  • participants should be at least 14 years old
  • virtual visits are possible.

Visit the European Institutions

Additionally to private visits, you can also take a tour of the different European Institutions including the Committee of the Regions once a year during Europe Day. 

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