When you’re in Brussels, you’re in the heart of European decision-making. We’re home to the European Parliament, the European Council, the European Commission, and NATO.
A host of regional and international representations are also based in the Belgian capital, including an international corps of journalists, international associations and diplomats.
This is a city where many voices are heard. Debates go overtime in Brussels, 9 to 5 in offices and 5 ‘til late in the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants and favourite dive bars.
London, Paris and Berlin 24/7/365!
Start in Brussels and go anywhere: the capital of connections has easy train links and border-free access to six countries and a dozen business hubs. In less than two hours by plane or high-speed train, you can be in Europe’s capitals, key regions and industrial and commercial areas.
A few things to know :
- From Brussels, goods are delivered to most European destinations by road in a mere day ;
- You can leave Brussels in the morning for London, Amsterdam, Paris or Frankfurt by high-speed train and come back home in the evening, just in time for supper;
- Brussels International Airport is just a 20-minute train
ride from the centre and has daily flights to 130 European cities, and many direct flights to Africa, Asia and North America. More than 60 cargo-only flights take off or land each day; - The national motorway system is known worldwide for being fully and spectacularly lit at night—you can actually see it from outer space!
- Cargo flows freely across the EU customs union from Belgium-based producers and distribution centers, with zero delays or administrative formalities.
Rub elbows with leaders
We know who you need: In Brussels, it’s easy to meet the people and make the connections your business is looking for. It’s a great place to build strategic relationships with decision-makers and promote your company or sector to EU institutions.
And because we’re the heart of Europe’s government relations and policy analysis, your company will inform and influence EU policy and stay on top of all aspects of European political developments.
You have the power
20 EU organisations are based right next to the city centre. We’re home to the European Commission and Parliament, several other European institutions, NATO, key European trade associations, industry bodies, and think-tanks. This includes representative offices for all international and UN bodies, most regions and virtually every country on the globe, as well as international NGOs.
•Did we mention that we have the world’s second-highest concentration of diplomats? Only New York has more than our 200 embassies.
•No fewer than 20,000 government relations and lobbyists operate in Brussels across trade associations, professional consultancies and the Brussels Representative Office.
•In Brussels, professional networks and analysts abound. You’ll find people and pathways to understanding European policy developments that affect your business.
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