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Here you can find out everything you need to know about who we work with.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and reaching out to more than 600 young people with various international backgrounds, please contact us at stagecommittee_ec.europa.eu

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Hydro

Hydro was the first and is still the main sponsor of the Association of Trainees's activities. Last stage period, they donated €12,000 and sponsored many sub-committees, including the tennis and soccer tournament and conferences organized by the trainees.

ING

We have the pleasure of welcoming ING Belgium amongst our preferred partners. ING Belgium will make your stay as easy and smooth as possible from your very first day in Brussels or even before your arrival.

Two ING branches located on Rond Point Schuman will open on the 1st and 2nd October 2009 untill 6pm, especially for EU Stagiares.

All you need to open the bank account is: a copy of your passport, a copy of your EC contract and a proof of address in your home country. You can also rely on ING Belgium for other financial documents to be filled in. Do not hesitate to ask!

Helpful staff will answer any preliminary questions you might have, even before your arrival. Just dial the Expat Contact Center: +32 2 464 66 64, or send an emailto: expat_ing.be

More information can be found at: www.ing.be/expat

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The Action Card

Your Action Card makes you a member of our Association and therefore enables you to get discounts on all the activities organised by the Liaison and Stage Committee, including parties, trips, concerts, and visits to museums. It also entitles you to discounts in a number of bars, restaurants, and fitness studios around the city.However, the reduction deals secured for the previous stage do not necessarily apply to the following trainee session. Each stage seels out its own sponsorship partners and determines the new discounts that are given. It is also normal that prices fluctuate slightly depending on each event.Liaison and Stage Committee are bodies of the Association of Stagiaires and can thus only exist through their members. So for the maintenance of the Association it is important to have as many trainee members as possible. The benefits from the Action Card sales are the most important financial means to pre-finance new projects at the beginning of your stage, such as the trips and the welcome parties. They also cover parts of the running costs of the Association (such as banking costs, insurance and travel expenses).If you didn't buy it during your Administrative Welcome or at the Flagey Conference, you can purachse your Action Card of EUR 20 from the Stage Committee Office.EP Stagiares are also able to purchase the Action Card!Use the menu to navigate through all perks offered to stagiaires. We hope you can enjoy them!

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ProximusProximus Belgacom offers a free SIM Card with €5 credit to all those who buy the Action Card. More info coming soon.

Banking

INGING offers the following services:Trainees can open an ING account for free up until the age of 26Trainees who are older than 26 and who are registered in a Belgian commune can open a free ING lion accountTrainee customers of ING can ask any banking or insurance related question to the team at the ING trainees expat contact center via the mail address: expat_ing.beThe ING expat contact center team of ING is at the disposal of the EU trainees from 08.00 till 18.00. Alternatively, you may call 02/464 66 64At the opening of the account the trainees will receive a small free gift.

Languages Concerning languages courses, the Stage Committee is looking for new agreements with several institutions.As soon as possible we will informe you about any discounts, etc.

Retail

FnacThe VIP login to the Website www.fnac.be gives you discounts (on your online purchases ONLY, not in store):on books, CD, DVD => - 15%on Softwares games or professional => - 10%various discounts on a selection of technical products.In order to access the VIP login, please do the following:go to www.fnac.beclick "bienvenue" (or 'welkom', if you prefer Dutch)go to Nouveau compte (left side, up)Under Nom d'utilisateur type 0022 ECS NAME First-name (example: MURIS Clement)introduce the other information requested (leave blank Carte Fnac Nº adhérent)ENTERyou will receive a mail of confirmation

Music and Culture Théatre VariaSitué à deux pas de la Communauté Européenne, le Théâtre Varia est Théâtre de la Communauté française de Belgique, Centre dramatique de Bruxelles, membre du réseau des Scènes Chorégraphiques de la Région Bruxelles-Capitale.Le Théâtre Varia est un lieu convivial qui encourage la diversité des formes et la pratique identitaire de compagnies, louverture sur le monde et lactualité, la fusion des arts et lesprit de création. Ouvert sur la pluriculturalité, il privilégie lécriture contemporaine sans sinterdire pour autant les détours par le répertoire.Nous proposons aux détenteurs de l'Action Card de bénéficier dun tarif préférentiel : 10€ la place au lieu de 20€ sur lensemble des spectacles de notre saison.Téléchargez le programme78 rue du Sceptre1050 Bruxelles02 640 35 50www.varia.beBozarCreativity, quality, and artistic diversity are elements that you can find in every performance organized at Bozar . The complex, created by Victor Horta, contains a large concert hall, a recital room, a chamber music room, lecture rooms and a vast gallery for temporary exhibitions.Action card holders can enjoy the selected list of musical events performed at Bozar with an extra 25% discount.FlageyFlagey is the famous Art Deco-style building constructed in the 1930s for Belgian radio, a gem of Brussels' architectural heritage. It sits in a square of the same name, Flagey, alongside the ponds of Ixelles. The building occupies a prominent position at the heart of a dynamic district undergoing a (r)evolution, and is a cultural crossroads just a stone's throw from the European Community and Brussels' historic centre.Flagey Art Centre was restored and inaugurated in 2002. With its modular accommodation capacity in various concert halls and auditoriums (from 160 to 850 seats), cinema and reception areas, Flagey hosts major events and welcomes artists from all over the world Flagey's strength lies in its accessibility and across-the-board appeal. Its programme is never ordinary, but rich and eclectic!There's music, loads of music: an orchestra and a choir in residence (Brussels Philharmonic & Vlaams Radio Koor), big names from the jazz world, internationally-renowned classical music ensembles, fabulous finds in world music, not to mention the homing devices of contemporary music! Many literary talents and cultural ambassadors are invited for events like the Festival of Philosophy.Action card holders can enjoy the selected list of events performed at Flagey with a 50% discount.Please reserve by mail ticket_flagey.be or take and pay your tickets at the Flagey Ticketshop, Place Sainte-Croix, 1050 Ixelles.Brussels PhilharmonicAction Card holders get special price €5 at the Flagey ticket office for all the concerts of Brussels Philharmonic taking place at Flagey.Highlights:9th October 2010 Exotic Hungary13th November 2010 Impressions Romantiques25th November 2010 Concierto de Aranjuez12th February 2011 Beat-it !For more info & details, checkwww.brusselsphilharmonic.beCafé Bonnefooi Nous sommes le café Bonnefooi situé en plein centre ville près de la Bourse et la Grand Place. Nous sommes surtout un café musical ou nous organisons tous les jours une activité musicale/concert. (ex: concert Jazz, Solistes, Jam session, soirée electro,....)Pour plus d'information sur ce que l'on fait veuillez allez sur notre website ou vous trouverez toute notre programation ainsi que des photos et video.Nous proposons une réduction de 15% sur toute commande passé chez nous ( boissons + tapas ) Vous pouvez également vous incrire sur notre mailinglist en ainsi rester au courant de toutes nos activitées.www.bonnefooi.beLe BotaniqueLes concerts saison La réputation du Botanique a dépassé largement nos frontières . On a pu y découvrir, dans des salles parfaitement équipées, des groupes comme Muse, The Rapture, The Kooks, The Libertines avec Pete Doherty, Camille, Jean-Louis Murat, Miossec ou des artistes belges comme Saule, Girls in Hawaai, Malibu Stacy, Sharko, The Tellers ...Pour la programmation complète et constamment remise à jour, surfez sur www.botanique.beLes expositionsDans le domaine des expositions, le génie inventif de Chaplin, la créativité subversive de Pierre et Gilles, les photos de l'agence Magnum ou de l'exposition au succès retentissant "Controverses", le foisonnement créatif autour de César, ont attiré des milliers de visiteurs. Tout cela dans deux salles dexposition : Le Museum et La Galerie.Le Festival Les Nuits BotaniqueLe Festival des Nuits Botanique est rapidement devenu un événement de la saison musicale, proposant à un public toujours enthousiaste une programmation avec des têtes daffiche de haut niveau, ainsi que de nombreuses découvertes. Cest ainsi que lon a pu apprécier ces dernières années des artistes comme : Björk, Olivia Ruiz, Vitalic, An Pierlé, Sur présentation de l'Action Card, l'accès au prix prévente le soir même de nos concerts, à la billetterie du Botanique uniquement (et dans la limite des places encore disponibles).Pour la programmation complète et constamment remise à jour, surfez sur www.botanique.be

Gyms AspriaAspria Club Brussels offers special price for the EC Trainees at the rue de lIndustrie club. Subscription fees is cut to 50 % which makes 75 Euros(on presentation of your stagiaire badge) 1st month is for free. Then there are two membership options: Bronze membership: Access in the morning only (entry before 11:00 during week, entry before 12:00 during weekends):91 Euro / month Gold membership: Unlimited access during opening hours (6:30 to 23:00 weekdays and 9:00 to 19:00 weekends and public holidays) 133 Euro / month The price includes: - large ultra modern fitness & cardio facilities (each cardio machine has its own TV and heart rate measure) - swimming pool 21 meters, very modern - sauna and steam room - studio classes - aerobics, body pumping, tae bo, yoga, pilates, spinning, dance (126 different sessions per week) - 1 session per month with instructor(on appointment)to elaborate individual fitness program and keep it up to date - 2 free towels per session(one small one big) - Hair dryer and swimsuit dryer - In each shower there is a different version of shower gel Axe - very modern with very pleasant design Openings Week: 06h30 to 23h00 Weekends: 09h00 to 19h00 Location: 26 rue de l`Industrie (2 minutes from metro Arts-Loi)World Class Fitness CenterLocated just a few steps from Place du Luxembourg, World Class offers a fantastic offer for Stagiaiers.You can choose between:Day time membership = 120 euro for 3 months and 160 euros for 4 months (Gives access Monday to Friday 6.30-16.00 and Saturday-Sunday 09.00-20.00) Full time membership = 150 euro for 3 months and 200 euro for 4 months (Gives access Monday to Friday 06:30-22:00 and Saturday-Sunday 09:00-20:00)In addition: - No joining fees needs to be paid. - With any of the two memberships you will have access to all the gym facilities, group training classes, showers and sauna. - 3 day passes for friends and family members- Both memberships above can be frozen due to vacation for maximum 10 days, and notification of freezing has to be made one day in advance at the latest.- You can extend your membership at the same prices- Towel included in any of the two memberships- The membership fee has to be paid in full and on one occasion. For more information just send an email to tarek_worldclassfitness.beWinnersRue Bonneels 131210 BruxellesTel: +32 2 280 02 70winners_winnersclub.be1 month = student price= 55.00€ for FITNESS or AEROBIC or SPINNING65.00€ for FITNESS+AEROBIC+SPINNINGSpecial 5 month rate:FITNESS = € 190AEROBIC = € 190SPINNING = € 190FITNESS+AEROBIC+SPINNING = € 230SQUASH = NO inscription fees, member price for 10 and 20 carnetFirst session FREE!With all the subscriptions: FREE SAUNA and INSURANCE included.

Bars Kitty O'Shea'sEvery Monday happy hour in front of the Berlaymont.From 18:00 to 22:00 Action Card holders can enjoy 1 big beer or cider for 2€. The offer is valid for Carlsberg and Strongbow cider.www.kittyosheas.comLe Roy d'EspagneAt the heart of Brussels, right at the Grande Place, the Roy dEspagne, built in 1697, was originally the House of the Bakers guild.The name is due to the bust of Charles II which decorates the façade on the second floor. In 1697 Charles II was the King of Spain and the sovereign of the Southern Netherlands, which included the present day Belgium.On the ground floor, above the entrance, watches Saint-Aubertus, the Patron Saint of the bakers. The house, which suffered much damage during the French Revolution, was renovated to its original state in 1902 under the impulse of the Mayor of Brussels, Charles Buls. After having been a café and a hardware store of which the first balcony remains, the house regained its vocation as a café in 1952.Le Roy d'Espagne offers you a free beer of maximum 33cl when you buy a beer of at least 33cl. www.roydespagne.beRalph's BarAt Place du LuxembourgMonday evening : Happy hour the whole night.Tuesday evening : Happy hour until 10.30pmHappy hour = get two glasses, pay one (it does not apply to 50cl drinks)This offer is valid only on the following products:* Lager Alken Maes 25 cl* Glasses of red, white and rosé winewww.ralphsbar.beL'Archiduc JazzPay one ticket and get one free to all of their concertsCheck the programme: www.archiduc.netSnap Bar and KaraokeFor your meetings, afterwork drinks and singing your favourite songs in a wide range of languages...Action Card holders to get free privatisation of the premises on Monday and TuesdayFor bookings call Snap on 02 534 16 64, by email: contact_snapbar.comIn addition, you will get special rates on presentation of your Action Card on Tuesday and Wednesday:Beer Maes €2.50Glass of Wine €4.00Note: Dress Codewww.snapbar.comHavanaHavana is a unique concept in evening and night time entertaining. Here you can enjoy a full meal, have a drink with friends, dance until dawn, or all three!Four Full Bars.Two floors of dancing. complete restaurant menu featuring Latin and Spanish influenced dishes and Tapas.DJs every night.Free live music.Private Salsa Lessons.Dance Show.Just as in Hemingways Havana of the 1930s, Havana Brussels is the meeting place for the citys well traveled multi-lingual nomads.Here is the spot to meet interesting people and exchange fascinating stories. Dont worry, youll find a language in common!Menu Restaurant:Mojito***Mix Tapas plate (Calamar, Prawns, ham from Parme and Bruchetta)***Fajitas chicken, Beef, Végetarian and Prawns with Crêpes and three Sauces.***Tiramisu Or Chocolat CakeWater and ½ bottle of wineApéro, main and drinks :25€ per personApéro, starter or dessert, main and drinks :30€ per personApéro, starter, main, dessert and drinks :35€ per personOn presentation of your Action Card: a menu offered for your birthday if you reserve for min 10 personsThursdays: LADIES NIGHTOne night made for the girls!!! Our mixed cocktails&songs will seduce you, welcome to the inescapable Ladies Night.*Free Open Bar for Ladies Only from 8pm till 11pmFriday: DANCE FLOORCome and taste our special hot spirit. The best combination of Latin, European, Afrikan and American music.Have a unforgetable night with Show Bar, Stages On Fire and Eclectic Atmosphere.*Happy Hour 2x1 from 9pm till 12pmFree entrance before 11pmSaturday: SPLENDID SATURDAYEnjoy our dreaming saturday nights with an exceptional ambiance. Try our mix of exotic cocktails & powerfull rythm. "The place to be" in Brussels where the party is!!!*Happy Hour 2x1 from 9pm till 12pmFree entrance before 11pmOn presentation of your Action Card: all cocktails for 5€Havanna Club Brussels4, rue de l'Épée 1000 BxlInfo&Reserve: 02 502 12 24www.havana-brussels.com

Accomodation Hotel Silken BerlaymontThe Silken Berlaymont Brussels is a modern and trendy 4* hotel in the heart of the European Quarter, next to the Berlaymont building. The hotel is surrounded by several restaurants, bars and pubs. There is also easy and direct access to the city centre, at only 4 metro stops from the Grand Place and the famous shopping streets.The hotel Silken is a unique combination of art, culture and comfort. With its modern & impressive architecture, the fabulous design and the integration of the 21st century art, the photography, the hotel is far beyond others. In the public areas and the 214 rooms you can view over 450 art works from over 130 artists from the EU countries. The 214 rooms & suites are luxurious equipped.With your code Action Card holders, you will benefit of a free upgrade in Executive room, what means: king size bed, garden view, free access to the parking, free access to the Relax Spa (with Sauna, Jacuzzi, Infrared Cabin) and fitness, free local calls, welcome drink in our bar The News, 20% discount in our Restaurant LObjectif and a complimentary newspaper in the room.At the moment, this offer is only bookable directly via the hotel by e-mail: booking.berlaymont_hoteles-silken.com or by phone: 0032 (0) 2 285 41 77.Valid as from October 2010 until February 2011. This rate code will also be available very soon on the website.Boulevard Charlemagne, 11 -19B - 1000 BRUSSELSwww.hotelsilkenberlaymont.comCrowne Plaza Europa Hotel BrusselsHotel Crown Plaza mette en place un package pour les porteurs des Action Card, mais surtout pour leurs amis et familles qui comprend:2 nuits petit dejeuner buffet et taxes incluses1 cadeau dans la chambre2 tickets city toursValable Vendredi et Samedi et été 2011Prix 169€ en chambre double/2 nuits minimumNom du package Week-End for EuropeReservations par mail à resa_europahotelbrussels.com en faisant reference à loffre Week-End for Europewww.europahotelbrussels.com

Restaurants Les Salons Les Salons Restaurant offers an Apéritif Maison for those who order a main course and show their action card.To know more take a look at this website www.lessalons.beThe Old OakA very special night out at a very normal price - join the fun at The Old Oak, Rue Franklin, 26, 1000 Brussels (next to Berlaymont)The Old Oak is offering 15% off on food Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.They have a Pub Quiz on Monday nights and live music every friday!ShowBrasilRestaurant with Brazilian dance show at Bruparck, unique in Belgium.Beautiful decor, with a formule of cold and warm unlimited buffet as well as a stunning dance show of about 2 hours will get you in the mood for dancing the night away !Open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening or other moments on request.YOUR ADVANTAGE:On presentation of your Action Card: an extra caïperinha, the famous brazilian aperitive(value : 9,50€)The restaurant Brasserie Show Brasil7 days a week , this brand new restaurant brasserie at Bruparck offers you a large range of Belgian, French and Brazilian cooking. Also tea-room and cocktail bar!A very nice and sympathetic place to get to with colleagues, friends or familiy.A trendy spot to discover !YOUR ADVANTAGE:On presentation of your Action Card: for one ordered meal (first course and main course), free aperitive of the house! Or order one cocktail and get your next one at half price !!For reservation call 02.502.05.30 or 0474.048.620BRUPARCK (à côté de Mini Europe)1020 BRUXELLESwww.show-brasil.be

Other EuropcarSpecial rate for rental in Belgium, and from 5 to 15% discount over the Europcar worldwide networkIn French : http://fr.europcar.be/EBE/module/booking/FirstStep.do?promoCode=50380094.In English : http://en.europcar.be/EBE/module/booking/FirstStep.do?promoCode=50380094.Or go directly to www.europcar.be and enter the promotion / contractual code 50380094.European VoiceEuropean Voice is the market-leader for news about the European Union and analysis of its implications. Since the newspaper was launched in 1995 by The Economist it has become a must-read to anyone with a vested interest in EU affairs. Both through its weekly newspaper and daily website, European Voice brings independent, authoritative and balanced coverage of the latest EU news and analysis. Check the cover page of issue n.29 (22nd July 2010)To get to know this quality newspaper, we are delighted to offer stagiaires in the European Institutions a unique 70% discount on their subscription.The subscription includes:weekly paper delivered to your door (office address or private address)access to online version of the paperaccess to daily online contentaccess to archives since 1995e-alert customizable by policy areasTo benefit from this special rate, please go to www.europeanvoice.com/STAG12In addition, we are offering former stagiaires the opportunity to continue receiving European Voice for very discounted rate (50 % on the annual subscription). To benefit from this offer, please go to www.europeanvoice.com/STAG11Ici Paris XLWe are happy to announce that Ici Paris XL offers a discount of 27% on the majority of products for European Commission employers and stagiaires! All you need to do to get preferential prices is to present you EC valid badge in the shop.You can find more information on these discounts as well as a list of products on the website www.iciparisxl.be. Please note that this discount does not apply for Ici Paris XL exclusive brands or brands like: Chanel, Shiseido, La Mer. The European Commission badge is accepted in every Ici Paris XL boutique in Brussels, so do not hesitate to just pass by and ask.Enjoy your shopping _ Ici Paris XL! :)Swimming classesTrainees are welcome to join the European Swimming Club_ the swimming pool of the Military Royal School, rue Hobbema 8 -1040 BrusselsMonday from 18h to 20h45Tuesday from 18h to 19hWednesday from 19h30 to 20h45Thursday from 18h to 19h30Friday from 18h to 19h_ the swimming pool in Woluwé St Pierre, avenue Salomé 2 - 1150 BrusselsFriday from 21h to 22hSubscription can be made at the above-mentioned swimming pools during opening hours with the swimming instructor (Jean-Pol Chambon - 0476/933937). A membership card can be obtained for the duration of the traineeship against reduced fee of € 75.For any further informationplease consult the intracomm webpage of the Club (those links will only work when you visit the page using a EC computer) : http://www.cc.cec/pers_admin/social_bxl/leisure/swimming_fr.html or http://www.cc.cec/pers_admin/social_bxl/leisure/swimming_en.htmlor call : Valérie ROLLAND tel. (02/29) 64078, Christos DROUVIS (02/29) 57844, Hubert DROULEZ tel: (02/29) 64998.

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