On US election day, learn about this fantastic opportunity to explore the European political system. Study the EU’s effectiveness in achieving its various regional and global objectives—including its role in international conflicts and humanitarian crises—on the European Union Summer Program in Brussels and Leuven

You will consider whether the EU has the ability to rival or replace the US as the main voice of Western democratic values. Eligibility for the program includes the satisfactory completion of a course in either comparative or international politics or equivalent background.

Experience firsthand in the heart of Europe how the EU functions and the impact this organization has on the world. A major component of this experience is a series of visits to prestigious headquarters—the EU Parliament, Commission, Council, and External Action Service; NATO; and the US, Russian, and Turkish missions to the EU. You will also visit important NGOs, including Human Rights Watch and International Crisis Group. The program fee also includes a day trip to Paris and a visit to the French National Assembly.

Stephen Brooks—the on-site faculty leader and a past participant—will be on hand to answer questions.