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Flanders

Welcome on the part of this website where you will find more information on Flanders, one of the federated entities of Belgium.

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Ster "Take the Europe quiz!"

Take the quiz, and influence the 'Europe feeling'!

Photo EU Commissioners Karel De Gucht and Neelie Kroes cooking

EU commis-sioners in the kitchen

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The trump cards of Flanders

Latest press releases

Conference on a sustainable bio-economy

The Belgian Presidency, together with the European Commission, is holding a conference today in Brussels on building a Knowledge based Bio-Economy. The European bio-economy is estimated to be worth over € 2 trillion, employing around 22 million people, and the prospects for further growth are promising. Senior scientists, stakeholders and European and national policy makers will discuss the drivers of the Bio-Economy and the research and innovation requirements to build the Bio-Economy.

Flanders in Europe

What is Flanders’ role during the European Presidency? Read more about Flemish policy and its competences and priorities.

Europe in Flanders

Discover what the European Union does in Flanders and how it influences our everyday lives.

Flanders’ trump cards

Great food, a rich history and a central position. Read more about Flanders’ tourism and business trump cards.

Flemish Government

The Flemish Government 2009-2014 is composed of 9 members. Read more about the Flemish ministers here.

Flanders shines

Flanders shines in Europe! Time for a celebration! Discover our festivities calendar and test your EU knowledge.

Contact us

Want to know more about Flanders or the European presidency? Contact us here.