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.

We're recruiting an urban development and mobility adviser! / Nous recrutons un conseiller en développement urbain et mobilité! / Wij recruteren een adviseur inzake stadsontwikkeling en mobiliteit!

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Navigating the recognition of diplomas

If you're new to the country, understanding how to gain recognition of your existing qualifications and skills in…

We're recruiting / Nous recrutons / Wij recruteren

Could you be our new urban development and mobility adviser?

PRESS RELEASE: MORE INTERNATIONAL BRUSSELERS SIGN UP TO VOTE

The number of non-Belgians who will go to the polls in the Brussels Region exceeds 50,000 for the…

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…

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12/09

EQ Lab - Culture, public space and housing

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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.