Community of short ways
The DG is a Community of short distances. Its small size enables its political decision-makers to respond quickly and straightforwardly to new developments and the. The corollary of this is the ease of access and uncomplicated relationship that DG citizens have with their authorities.
East Belgians have the good fortune to live where others take their holidays. An extensive network of cycle and hiking tracks beckons lovers of fresh air and nature. Many visitors like to garnish their holidays with some of the culinary delicacies for which Belgian cuisine is justly famous.
The DG cooperates directly with her neighbours to improve the quality of life for her citizens and develop the region. Thanks to the openness and multicultural competence of the citizens, the position a genuine trump card. East Belgians live on the fault line between the Romanic and Germanic cultural families, to which the region’s arts and folklore bear ample witness.
In the DG, vocational training and social issues play a major role. Only those who are properly equipped with the appropriate skills can develop successfully on a trans-regional job market. With a well constructed social welfare net, the DG shows a strong hand for social responsibility. The prime factor in social policy here is the citizen.