Meeting between the Brussels Government and the European institutions

Brussels Government met with European institutions on 4 December at the initiative of Alain Hutchinson, Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations.

An ombudsman: the ideal solution for certain problems!

If you come up against a problem with the administration or an organisation, either in the private or public sector, you can contact the relevant mediator with your complaint. What exactly does an ombudsman do and how can you contact one? The Expat Welcome Desk explains.

Planning to become self-employed in Belgium?

Do you want to be your own boss and start a self-employed activity? It’s important to prepare your project carefully and find out about the obligations that self-employment brings. It’s very different from being an employee! The Expat Welcome Desk explains the steps to follow.

Low emission zone in Brussels: all you need to know!

The most polluting vehicles are now banned from the LEZ (low emission zone) in Brussels in order to improve the quality of air. This regulation concerns cars, certain vans, buses and coaches. The EWD explains the practical consequences of this matter…

Q&A on the municipal elections in Brussels

Special lunchsession for the international community in Brussels.

With Prof. Eric Corijn (Brussels Academy / Brussels for Europe), Thomas Huddleston (VoteBrussels) and Karin Impens (Office of the Brussels Commissioner for Europe)

If your vacation turns into a nightmare...what can you do about it?

Imagine that you come back from vacation but you’re unhappy about your trip: the hotel was not as described or your reservation wasn’t confirmed and you had to be transferred to another hotel. The Expat Welcome Desk explains how you should react…

EU Commissioner Oettinger backs up the “Think European, Vote Local” campaign

Think European, vote local + VoteBrussels campaigns are reaching high!
While our CEIO staff backed the VoteBrussels volunteers duty on several EC buildings, Commissioner Oettinger himself showed up to express his support to the initiative.

More info :

Sign up now! www.vote.brussels
Share the encouragement from Commissioner Oettinger: https://twitter.com/GOettingerEU/status/1013738585906872326
Bust those myths about obligatory voting: www.vote.brussels/4-myths
Answer people's FAQs: www.commissioner.brussels/…/683-political-participation-678…
And start to talk about the local election issues & candidates: https://brussels-express.eu/category/brussels-elections/

Inventory check for rented property: all you need to know!

When you rent an apartment or house in Brussels, it is mandatory to carry out an inventory check in order to establish the general state of the property. At the end of the lease, an outgoing inventory check will often serve as the basis for repaying your rental guarantee. The EWD explains...

Have you been notified a traffic
offence? Learn here what to expect!

Did you drive too fast and get flashed by a speed camera? Did you endanger a pedestrian while you were cycling? Have you received a letter from the police? The Expat Welcome Desk explains the steps you should follow…

"Voting in the local elections is an opportunity to influence what happens in your commune "

Local elections will be held in Belgium on 14 October 2018. Residents who do not have Belgian nationality can vote provided that they register before 31 July.

Belgian tax return:
how does it work?

During the month of May, Belgian tax authorities send out the tax return forms in brown envelopes, to all tax payers. Depending on your situation, filling in these returns can be quite complicated! Below are some guidelines from the Expat Welcome Desk…

DISCOVER OUR ANNUAL REPORT 2017

This activity report presents a detailed description and deep analysis of the policy carried out since 1^st January 2015. It also covers the achievements of 2017 and touches on the outlook for 2018.