The Hague, Centre of Dutch government
The office of the European Academy for Law and Legislation (EALL) is a short distance from the Binnenhof. These old buildings originally date back to the 13th century and have formed the heart of Dutch politics for centuries. They contain the meeting rooms of the Dutch parliament, the workrooms of the MPs and the Prime Minister’s office.
Most ministries are located within a one kilometre radius of the Binnenhof as well as the Council of State (the government’s most important advisory body) and the Supreme Court (the highest court of justice). Queen Beatrix also resides in The Hague.
The Hague, City of peace and justice
Originally The Hague is the international city of peace and justice. The Hague is the home to various international tribunals such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the International Criminal Court and European institutions in the area of Justice such as Eurojust and Europol. The city is also the home to various other international organisations and NGOs.
The EALL will strengthen this international character of the city as a meeting point for international and European lawyers and bureaucrats working for peace and justice.
The Lange Voorhout, Lane full of history
The EALL is situated on Lange Voorhout in The Hague’s historical centre, one of the most stately and famous roads of the city and of the Netherlands.
The Lange Voorhout developed into the place of abode of the most prominent Dutchmen and Hague inhabitants in the 16th century. Also in later centuries countless nobles such as King Willem II (1792-1849), his daughter Princess Sophie (1824-1897), Queen Emma (1858-1934) and Queen Wilhelmina (1880-1962) had a country residence, palace or mansion there.
Currently the Lange Voorhout is still the address for various inhabitants of The Hague. In addition countless Dutch and international companies, law firms, art galleries and international representations have offices on the Lange Voorhout.
The Supreme Court of the Netherlands also resides on the Lange Voorhout. The Supreme Court is the highest justice administering body in criminal, civil and tax fields.
Hotel Des Indes is an eye catcher on the Lange Voorhout, diagonally opposite the EALL’s office. The building was constructed in 1858 as a palace for a personal advisor to King Willem III (1817-1890). With its fine rooms in Louis XIV and Louis XVI style, Des Indes is one of the most exclusive hotels of the Netherlands. Many international famous guests have spent the night here.
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