Dec 13, 2024 · Latest news, statements, speeches, and Belgian thoughts for Europe Jobs and internships Working at the Permanent Representation of Belgium in the European Union.

Jul 2, 2024 · As President of the Council, Belgium will lead the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States. The aim will be to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as climate change, economic growth and social cohesion.

Nov 14, 2023 · From 1 January to the end of June 2024, Belgium will assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Our country will seize that opportunity with both hands to build a unified and robust Europe for the benefit of us all.

Apr 27, 2021 · What started on a small scale – 6 countries including Belgium – is nowadays a sizeable European Union (EU) with 27 Member States. The European Union in its current form is active in an extremely large number of fields and a considerable portion of Belgian legislation is based on EU regulations.

Nov 12, 2024 · Belgium's foreign policy is strongly intertwined with European policy. Faced with increasingly complex global challenges, Belgium believes that the European approach is indispensable when it comes to defending our values and interests and shaping our future.

In this section you learn more about the policy of Belgium within the European Union.

Nov 12, 2024 · Belgium subscribes to the importance of the digital strategy that involves the development of new technologies, a future-oriented telecommunications infrastructure and a functioning single digital market, all of which with respect for European values and a uniquely European approach.

Nov 12, 2024 · The common trade policy is an exclusive competence of the European Union. The European Commission negotiates with trading partners on behalf of the European Union after obtaining a mandate from the Member States.

"Free movement" also applies to countries in the European Economic Area (EEA): in addition to the EU states, these are Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein. However, there are transitional rules for certain new EU Member States. More information about residence documents for foreign nationals in Belgium: - residence documents for Belgium

Jul 22, 2024 · Moreover, for the first time, the Belgian presidency invited all ten countries with hopes to join the EU to an informal Council of the Ministers for European Affairs. In doing so, Belgium reaffirmed its broad view of the EU and its focus on these ten countries.