Belgium holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the twelfth time in 2010. This is the second time that the regions and communities are actively involved in the Belgian EU Presidency and for the first time this entails a trio presidency for Belgium, along with Spain and Hungary.
Presentation of Flanders
Flanders is a federated entity of the federal state of Belgium. Read more...
Competences
Because of the unique Belgian state structure both a federal and a regional Minister may represent Belgium in the Council, depending on the division of competences or powers within Belgium. Read more...
Priorities
During the Belgian EU Presidency, the Flemish authorities want to emphasize five priorities. Read more...
Flanders in Action
Flanders looks to the future. By 2020 it wants to rank among Europe’s top five regions. Read more about Flanders in Action (Vlaanderen in Actie), Flanders' plan for the future.