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Open for four days on the iconic Promenade of Davos for the second consecutive year, the Belgium House was packed during the World Economic Forum 2025. Belgium therefore stood out in Davos, and the success of this Belgian showcase helped strengthen the country's position as a strategic player on the global stage, attracting top economic, political, and industrial leaders.

On Saturday, December 14, the town of Bastogne marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge with a solemn commemoration. The event was attended by His Majesty King Philippe and Her Majesty Queen Mathilde, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri and Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Bastogne Mayor Benoît Lutgen, and several U.S. veterans.

May is traditionally an important month for diversity and the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, i.e. persons who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans(gender), queer, intersex and/or asexual.

From 1 January to 30 June 2024, it is Belgium's turn to take over the lead of the Council of the European Union. The ambition is to play a central role on the international stage for the next six months. It will be the 13th time for Belgium to hold the Presidency. Various events have been held to mark its launch.

Are you looking for answers about specific topics, such as daily life, work, and travel in Europe? Your Europe has all of the answers.

For the second year in a row, a spectacular free show organised by FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister will provide a fitting end to the 21 July festivities in Cinquantenaire Park in Brussels.

On 24 May 2023, Belgium unveiled its new international branding campaign titled “Embracing openness”. Primarily targeted at economic decision makers and the broader research community, the initiative has been launched by the FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister to strengthen Belgium’s openness for innovation, as supported by partnerships and diversity. The campaign will run until April 2026.

A moment of remembrance was held last Tuesday 22 March 2023 to pay tribute to all victims of acts of terrorism perpetrated in Belgium and to all Belgian victims of terrorist acts committed abroad.

Yesterday, the staff of the FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Prime Minister's Strategic Unit and the FPS Foreign Affairs, organised a summit between Belgium and Germany on the topic of energy in Zeebrugge.

Staff from the FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister visited Davos this week for a Belgian event organised as part of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

The Chancellery is an inclusive administration. Today, the PM’s official residence is proudly lit in rainbow colours to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Because not everyone is able to be who they are.

A meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was held on Thursday, 24 March 2022 at NATO headquarters in Brussels. The summit, chaired by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, was convened in connection with the crisis in Ukraine.