Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations

Welcome to Brussels, your host region and Europe’s capital of governance and conviviality. Here at commissioner.brussels, we look forward to being your first point of contact and your centre of expertise for interactions with the Brussels public authorities. Individuals and organisations, we’re here for you, and we always help for free!

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Our Institutional Liaison Unit is mandated by the Brussels-Capital Region to facilitate relationships between the Brussels authorities and the international and European organisations. Our team has the expertise and contacts to help you with all issues touching on the Region’s political competencies. Trust us to help you establish and maintain your base here, so that you can get on with your work.

International Brusselers know that this is an exciting city which dares you to be yourself. Whether you’re a newcomer or long-time international resident, our Expat Welcome Desk can inform, guide and support you as you deal with administration and paperwork. Our team offers free, tailored advice for every need, from moving here to retiring here! We make Brussels easy.

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Summer 2024 : some useful info before the holidays!

Summer is upon us and the holidays are just round the corner... School might be done and dusted…

The Belgian tax return: how does it work ?

During May, the Belgian tax authorities send out tax returns in brown envelopes to all taxpayers. Depending on…

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2024 – WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE

October 2024 brings another chance for International Brusselers to elect their representatives. This time we are choosing councilors…

PRESS RELEASE: BELGIAN CONTEMPORARY ART TAKES PRIDE OF PLACE IN FRONT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

L’Aire d’un Souffle by Belgian artists Ann Veronica Janssens and Michel François is the first exhibition of The…

SO WHAT'S CHANGED FOR UK CITIZENS IN BRUSSELS? 5 TOP TIPS...

Brexit Brief: our newsletter for UK citizens living in Brussels or planning to move here. Join us as…

IF I WANT TO WORK IN BELGIUM AS A FREELANCER, WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RESIDENCY, TAX AND SOCIAL SECURITY?

Brexit Brief: our newsletter for UK citizens living in Brussels or planning to move here. Join us as…

BREXIT IMPACT SCAN FOR UK CITIZENS IN BRUSSELS: REPORT OUT NOW!

Whatever happened to the British community of Brussels after Brexit? That’s the question we attempt to answer with…

A NEW BRAND TO CELEBRATE, UNITE AND PROMOTE THE EUROPEAN QUARTER BRUSSELS

We're still alive after five! This week the Region and its partners launched a new brand for the…

THIS IS STILL YOUR HOME: LAUNCH OF THE REPORT “BREXIT IMPACT SCAN FOR UK CITIZENS IN BRUSSELS”

Event | 29 November 2023: Join us in person for a celebratory evening full of fascinating observations and…

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12/09

EQ Lab - Housing and the Museum Mile

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1 in 3 people living in Brussels is a citizen of another country, but International Brusselers can’t vote in regional elections. Brussels Voice gives you the chance to speak up on the regional policies that impact your daily life.

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We publish documents ranging from policy proposals and statistical studies to annual reports and leaflets about our work. Check out the library to see the full archive.